Fedor Emelianenko

Fedor Undergoes Successful Surgery Following Rogers Bout

Former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko underwent successful surgery to correct a dislocated thumb in his left hand. Fedor will have the half cast removed in 4-6 weeks.

According to Sherdog.com, Fedor was initially expected to be out 4-6 months but following the procedure it was noted that the bone had not been fractured or broken thus two pins were placed in the hand to fix the injury.

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Emelianenko-Rogers to Be Held in Chicago

Strikeforce and M-1 Global announced today that longtime heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko’s U.S. network television debut against undefeated prospect Brett Rogers on November 7 will take place at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, located just outside of Chicago.

Tickets for the event will go on sale to the public on Monday, September 28 at 11 AM ET. A special pre-sale ticket purchase opportunity will take place for “Strikeforce Insider” e-newsletter subscribers beginning at 10:00 AM ET on Friday, September 27.

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Report: Fedor vs. Rogers Could Take Place on October 10 in New Jersey

Longtime heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko’s Strikeforce debut could come sooner than expected. An advertised bout against heavy-handed striker Brett Rogers could be targeted for a yet-to-be-announced October 10 event in Newark, New Jersey.

Showtime Sports executive Chris DeBlasio confirmed the addition of the date to the network’s programming schedule with MMA Junkie but stopped short of confirming that the organization would definitely be holding an event that night.

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Lawal, Kerr on Weight for M-1 Breakthrough

The official weigh-in results for tonight’s M-1 Breakthrough event, the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Missouri, are below. All fighters made weight with the exception of Ferrid Kheder, who came in four pounds over the lightweight limit and will be docked 10% of his purse.

In addition, heavyweight Rogent Lloret will be permitted to weigh-in later today due to visa issues and a women’s bout between Andria Caplan and Mollie Ahlers-Estes will now be fought at a catch-weight of 155 lbs and has subsequently been switched from a professional fight to an amateur bout.

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Fedor-Rogers Booked For Fall

Former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko will make his Strikeforce debut this fall in a heavyweight showdown with EliteXC veteran Brett “The Grimm” Rogers. No date or venue has been announced but the fight is expected to occur during the fall.

Last month, Emelianenko was slated to fight PRIDE veteran Josh Barnett at Affiction: Trilogy before the promotion ceased operations and canceled the card.

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Strikeforce, Fedor to Hold Open Workout in New York City on Wednesday

Longtime heavyweight king and new Strikeforce acquisition Fedor Emelianenko will be part of an open workout session this Wednesday in New York City. The event is free and open to the public, fans and media alike.

The festivities, which will also include a meet-and-greet and an autograph session with Emelianenko, is slated to begin at 3:30 PM ET at the Fighthouse MMA gym, which is located at 122 West 27th Street, 2nd Floor in Manhattan.

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M-1 Global Announces Complete Fight Card for “Breakthrough” on Aug 28

M-1 Global has released the finalized card for its “Breakthrough” event, which will be held at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas on Friday, August 28. The six-fight main card will be televised live on HDNet in the United States and through Internet PPV internationally.

Standout wrestler and fast-rising heavyweight prospect Muhammed “King” Mo Lawal will headline the show against former UFC and PRIDE standout Mark Kerr. A special sparring exhibition between longtime heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko and training partner Gegard Mousasi will also take place.

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Frye Out; Lawal to Face Kerr at M-1 Global: Breakthrough

M-1 Global has officially announced that their August 28th show titled “Breakthrough” has been moved the Los Angeles Convention Center to the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City. The show will feature a main event of Mo Lawal vs. Mark Kerr along with an exhibition match featuring Fedor Emelianenko and Gegard Mousasi.

The show was originally set to feature a main event of Don Frye vs. Mo Lawal but unfortunately Frye has pulled out and will be replaced by Kerr. “Don Frye had a signed contract with M-1 and part of that signed commitment allowed us to change the venue if needed,” said M-1 COO Raimond. “From our perspective, Don should still be in this fight. However, for reasons that we aren’t exactly sure of, he has backed out. Don still has not provided us with a clear reason as to why he is refusing to fight.

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Fedor Signs; To Appear on Events Co-Promoted by Strikeforce and M-1 Global

After a week of speculation, Fedor Emelianenko has put the rumors to rest as the former PRIDE heavyweight champion signed a multi-fight agreement that will see him headline events co-promoted by Strikeforce and M-1 Global.

Emelianenko’s debut under the Strikeforce M-1 banner is expected to come this Fall on Showtime.

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Blame the Past for Fedor, UFC Drama

It was supposed to be different this time around.

With the collapse of Affliction complete and the list of suitable non-UFC opponents dwindling, the top heavyweight in the world, Fedor Emelianenko, seemed likely to finally sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However despite early reports suggesting that a deal was imminent, we stand here with the two sides as distant as ever, and it comes as no surprise.

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