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Combatpress: Fedor Emelianenko Signs with the UFC; might fight Hunt at UFC 193 co-main
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09.01.2015 | 11:26 AM ET
"“The Last Emperor” has finally found his new home.
Sources close to the situation have told Combat Press that Fedor Emelianenko has officially signed with the UFC, with an official announcement set to be made in the coming weeks. According to the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, Emelianenko is currently looking at options for his Octagon debut.
Although nothing has been confirmed as yet, a separate source indicated that there is a chance that Emelianenko will debut at UFC 193 in the co-main event for Melbourne’s first UFC visit. Although former K-1 champion Mark Hunt is already slated to compete in a rematch against Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, “The Super Samoan” previously offered to welcome Emelianenko to the Octagon, and would be the likely opponent for Emelianenko if he fights in Melbourne. The event is headlined by a women’s bantamweight title bout between Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm. The event, which takes place from Etihad Stadium, is expected to break the company’s attendance records with ease.
Emelianenko last fought in 2012 when he defeated Pedro Rizzo in the first round. He later announced his retirement following that bout. The legendary heavyweight was widely considered to be the best fighter in the world during his prime in the Japanese-based Pride organization. The Russian fighter claimed Pride’s heavyweight title in 2003 with a win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and never relinquished the belt, defeating the likes of Nogueira, Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman and the aforementioned Hunt along the way. He continued his impressive run in Affliction, where he topped former UFC heavyweight champions Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski. Emelianenko’s aura of invincibility came to an end under the Strikeforce banner, where he went on a three-fight skid with losses to current UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum, the aforementioned Bigfoot and Dan Henderson. The sambo specialist ended his career on a high note by compiling a three-fight winning streak that included knockouts of Satoshi Ishii and Rizzo."
"Endings are sad, beginnings are scary...but it's the middle that counts."
Responses
09.01.2015 | 12:23 PM ET
Finally, the Last Emperor has come to the UFC! This calls for some patriotic music...
"..."
09.01.2015 | 12:59 PM ET
"I live, I die, I live again."
09.01.2015 | 1:01 PM ET
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
09.01.2015 | 1:19 PM ET
Either way, I expect him to sign.
"When a game cannot be won, change the game."
09.01.2015 | 2:51 PM ET
"Endings are sad, beginnings are scary...but it's the middle that counts."
09.01.2015 | 3:02 PM ET
09.01.2015 | 3:17 PM ET
http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/9/1/9240483/finkelchtein-fedor-emelianenko-yet-to-sign-with-any-promotion
"Combat Press reported Tuesday that Emelianenko has officially signed with the UFC, however, Finkelchtein, who said a deal with the UFC is still "possible," said that report was premature. While not officially his manager, Finkelchtein said he is currently helping Emelianenko field offers from various promotions."
* Edited at 09.01.2015, 3:18 PM ET *
"Endings are sad, beginnings are scary...but it's the middle that counts."
09.01.2015 | 3:47 PM ET
* Edited at 09.01.2015, 3:47 PM ET *
09.01.2015 | 3:55 PM ET
I'm genuinely interested in the current paths of Arlovski, Mir, Werdum, Velasquez, Miocic, etc. Then you've got Hunt, Overeem and Rothwell.
Not bad. And youth is not a factor in the division.
"When a game cannot be won, change the game."
09.01.2015 | 3:59 PM ET
"Endings are sad, beginnings are scary...but it's the middle that counts."
09.01.2015 | 4:30 PM ET
Saturday would be a good time to announce.
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
09.01.2015 | 5:03 PM ET
Fight Nights on UFC Fight Pass. Has to have something to do with Fedor. Has anyone confirmed Vadim is even doing Fedor's deals? I wonder.
"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "
09.01.2015 | 5:05 PM ET
"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "
09.01.2015 | 6:21 PM ET
I truly believe we'll have a big announcement at UFC 191. This time really big, not that CM Punk crap.
09.01.2015 | 9:09 PM ET
"I don't want to have to do this living. I just walk around. I want to be swept off my feet, you know? I want my children to have magical powers. I am prepared for amazing things to happen. I can handle it."
09.01.2015 | 9:17 PM ET
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
09.01.2015 | 9:19 PM ET
"I don't want to have to do this living. I just walk around. I want to be swept off my feet, you know? I want my children to have magical powers. I am prepared for amazing things to happen. I can handle it."
09.01.2015 | 10:44 PM ET
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
09.01.2015 | 10:46 PM ET
09.01.2015 | 10:54 PM ET
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire