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Fedor Emelianenko Takes on Jeff Monson at M-1 Global MMA Event 11/20 in Russia

Published: November 15, 2011

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The greatest heavyweight fighter in mixed-martial-arts history,Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-4-0, 8 KOs, 16 Submissions), takes on wrestling and Brazilian jui jitsu specialist Jeff “The Snowman” Monson(43-12-0, 2 KOs, 27 Submissions) in this Sunday’s (Nov. 20) “M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson” Mixed Martial Arts Pay-Per-View headline event, live from Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia. “Fedor vs. Monson,” [...]

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Does Loss To Dan Henderson Spell the End for Fedor Emalianenko?

Published: August 2, 2011

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Perhaps Fedor Emalianenko should have retired following his February loss to “Bigfoot” Silva. But the big Russian came back and faced Dan Henderson at the Strikeforce MMA card this past Saturday evening in Illinois, hoping to snap a two-fight losing streak. It was not to happen, as Henderson knocked out Fedor at 4:12 of the [...]

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STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Continues 6/18, World Championship Doubleheader Announced For 4/9

Published: March 2, 2011

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The STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix — Heavyweight Tournament will continue on Saturday, June 18 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, LIVE on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). The date originally reserved for continuation of the three-stage, single-elimination tournament comprised of eight of the world’s top heavyweights, April 9, will now [...]

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Fedor Returns in STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix: Heavyweight Tournament Feb. 12 on SHOWTIME

Published: January 15, 2011

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World championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotions STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL, in association with premium television network SHOWTIME have signed a new, multi-year agreement to co-promote events headlined by the MMA legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-2, 1 NC). In addition, STRIKEFORCE has assembled eight of the world’s top ranked heavyweights to compete in [...]

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Scott Smith-Cung Le Rematch, Josh Thomson vs. Pat Healy Confirmed For June 26 In San Jose, Calif.

Published: June 25, 2010

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Can Scott “Hands Of Steel” Smith, aka “The Comeback Kid,” do it again? On Saturday, June 26, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on SHOWTIME®, Smith will attempt to make it two consecutive victories over Cung Le in a middleweight (185 pounds) rematch of one of the most incredible Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) comeback [...]

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Fedor Returns: Will Face Fabricio Werdum Live On Showtime From San Jose, Calif. June 26

Published: June 24, 2010

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After months of anticipation, the world’s No. 1 heavyweight and pound-for-pound Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-1), will make his eagerly awaited return to the cage to face two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and top-ranked superstar Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (13-4) in a STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL co-promoted event at [...]

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Fedor Returns at StrikeForce Event on June 26; UFC Lesnar Fight in Doubt

Published: May 4, 2010

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Everything seemed to be in line for a heavyweight superfight between Fedor Emelianeko and Brock Lesnar. Both Dana White and Joe Rogan of the UFC have been dropping enough hints and straight out statements to make this more than just a sports bar rumor. When MuscleSport Mag contacted StrikeForce for a follow-up to our story [...]

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Complete CBS Primetime Fight Card For “Fedor vs. Rogers”

Published: November 7, 2009

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CBS, STRIKEFORCE, M-1 Global officially announced the fight card for mixed martial arts’ (MMA) return to primetime with CBS/ STRIKEFORCE/M-1 GLOBAL SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, Saturday, Nov. 7 (9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network from Chicago, Illinois’ Sears Centre Arena. “We’re looking forward to delivering an explosive night of world class MMA [...]

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Fedor Spurns UFC, Signs With Strikeforce/M-1 Global MMA

Published: August 4, 2009

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After a week of intense negotiations and speculation, the hottest topic of discussion in the professional fight world has come to a head as the world’s number one heavyweight and most sought after mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko has signed a historic, multi-fight agreement that will see him headline mega-events [...]

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