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Fedor Emelianenko leaves M-1

Published by botizzle on March 28, 2008 in Fight News, M1 and Non UFC. 3 Comments

Fedor has left M-1. There is nothing more to say about this except I’ll refer you to the article from a while back about a possible Fedor Emelianenko Vs Randy Couture fight.

Who will the the great Russian Emperor fight now? It remains to be seen if UFC (Dana) will swallow its GIGANTIC pride and pay the guy. This is what fight fans have been waiting forever for. This will top the bad blood fight of Ortiz and Shamrock. Let’s get it on already FFS!

Is Fedor Truly Facing The Best?

Published by C Mac on November 27, 2007 in Fight Previews, Fighters and M1. 9 Comments

With Fedor set to fight K-1 Champ Hong Man Choi on New Years Eve, many are complaining about the talent level the world’s #1 ranked fighter will be facing, now that he has elected not to sign with the UFC. Before jumping to any conclusions, let’s ask ourselves one question:

Would he really be facing the best if he did sign with Dana and the boys?

I think not. Let’s look to history for proof:

The UFC signs Cro Cop. Recognized as # 2 heavyweight in the world at the time. So who do they pit the world’s deadliest striker against? Tim Sylvia? Andrei Arlovski? No. Eddie Sanchez, Gabe Gonzaga and Cheik Kongo.

Geez. Thanks Joe Silva. They were some really great fantasy match ups you treated us to!

Then……..

The UFC signs Antonio Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira . Once again, widely recognized as #2 heavyweight. Who does he get? Randy? How about Brandon Vera? That would be interesting…….

How about Heath Herring for a third time?

How about no? I guess you could call it the rubber match…… that is if Herring had managed to win one of the two previous fights. Completely unnecessary. Although he wins a decision, Minotauro gets dropped and nearly finished in the first round, somewhat tarnishing his debut.

And finally…….

The UFC signs Shogun. #1 ranked light heavyweight in the world. Surely they will get this one right. Throw him Chuck, or even Tito for God’s sake! This guy absolutely demolished the current champ Rampage. So who does he get?

A guy who just lost to Jardine and squeaked out a decision over Hector Ramirez.

Ummmmmm, yeah. That’s what we were all waiting for.

Now, I’m not bashing the aforementioned opposition. In fact, all but Sanchez and Herring managed to pull off upset victories. I’m merely pointing out that the UFC’s matchmaking for these elite fighters has been anything but a fantasy league. Who do you think they would have been matching Fedor up against had they signed him? Given the recent track record, I somehow doubt it would be a dream match.

I don’t know about you, but Fedor vs Choi is more appealing to me than Fedor vs Dan Christison……

Fedor Emelianenko Vs. Randy Couture?

Published by botizzle on October 23, 2007 in Fight News, Fight Rumors, M1 and Non UFC. 14 Comments

UFC-Fights.com recently sent 8 people to the Fedor event at Mark Ecko in NYC on Monday. I should have named this article the “Fedor Emelianenko press conference” but I thought the “alternative” title was better because it might stir up some good possibilities and rumors!!!

Here are the main points from the conference as reported on by David Vale:

M1 does not want to be a limiting organization, eg Monte Cox stated that Fedor could fight in UFC or another organization while he is on M1 contract.
Fedor would be honored to fight Couture said Vadim Finkelstein.
Fedor says he respects Couture but even more than that Fedor respects Couture as a human being for his personal qualities and traits. Couture is a role model he said.
M1 wants to be Global not regional or national like UFC stated Cox. They want to see international fighters and international champs, similar to PRIDE. Monte Cox says he expects UFC fighters to eventually sign with M1 because the league has tremendous potential with less restriction.
The rules are still not figured out 100% (eg use of elbows or pride kick rules on the ground) Cox stated that rules need to be formalized and legal internationally so things are still in consideration as what is legal in Japan or Russia may not fly in the USA or vice versa.
Fedor was asked what does he fear most. Fedor said that as a young child he feared darkness but now he doesnt like that there is war in the world this is scary and he said he wants peace.
There are no restrictions as of now on Fedor to partake in any commercials, movies, or endorsements etc.
Fedor was asked since you are #1 which fighter is #2. Fedor stated that he is not #1, he said he has not fought every fighter so he cannot claim that. On the other hand M1 reps and owners consistently repeated throughout the conference that Fedor is the world’s #1 MMA fighter.

Here are some photos from the event, courtesy of some of the guys we sent to the event:

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