Heavyweight

Fedor’s Road to Reckoning: Episode One

Here’s the first episode of “Fedor’s Road to Reckoning”, a new online video series in which fight fans are now being given an inside look into Fedor Emelianenko’s journey in the United States leading up to his much-anticipated bout against Andrei Arlovsi at this weekend’s Affliction event in California.

 

Arlovski 360: Episode Five

Here’s the fifth episode of Andrei Arlovski’s documentary, “Arlovski 360”, which chronicles his training for his upcoming showdown against perennial heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” show on January 24 in Anaheim, California. 

Fedor: Baddest Man on the Planet to Premiere Tonight on FSN

Despite being the undisputed number one heavyweight Mixed Martial Artist(MMA) in the world, Fedor Emelianenko is largely a mystery to even his most devout fans.While those who follow the sport of MMA are very familiar with the former PRIDE heavyweight champion’s work inside the ring, very little about the man behind the fighter has been brought to the public’s attention.

Until now.

On Tuesday night, fans will get to see Fedor Emelianenko like they’ve never seen him before when Fox Sports Net (check local listings for times) premieres its new documentary, “Fedor: Baddest Man on the Planet.”

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Ken Shamrock: “I’m Fighting Bo Cantrell in February”

Mixed martial arts pioneer and UFC Hall-of-Famer Ken Shamrock will apparently return to action at a co-promoted event between Wargods MMA and Ken Shamrock Productions on February 13 at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California.

In a recent interview with TheGarv.com, Shamrock revealed that he would be taking on EliteXC veteran Bo Cantrell in the show’s main event:

I’m fighting Bo Cantrell. The original plan was to fight John Marsh but he couldn’t get ready in time. So Bo Cantrell was another opponent that we also thought would be a good fight and he stepped up to the plate.

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Video Preview of Emelianenko-Arlovski Showdown

Courtesy of Showtime Sports, here’s a five-minute video previewing the upcoming heavyweight clash between longtime divisional king Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, which will take place at Affliction Entertainment’s “Day of Reckoning show on January 24 in Anaheim, California.

Monson Charged With Vandalism After Police See Photo in ESPN Magazine

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Jeff Monson has been charged with vandalism after Olympia, Washington police discovered a photo published in the December 29 edition of ESPN the Magazine of Monson spray-painting an anarchy symbol on the Washington state capitol building.

According to The Olympian, Monson has been charged with first-degree malicious mischief, a felony that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. The damage reportedly cost $19,000 to clean up and a warrant has been issued for Monson’s arrest.

Monson also told the newspaper that he has claimed responsibility for the crime and will contact local authorities, but refuses to pay any sort of fine that is levied on him and isn’t sure if he will turn himself in.

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Afternoon Notes: Silva Fires Back at CSAC, EliteXC Show Being Planned & More

- Former EliteXC heavyweight champion Antonio Silva has filed a civil action suit against the California State Athletic Commission in an attempt to try to fight his suspension stemming from a positive steroids test last year. According to Sherdog.com, Silva is looking for a ruling that will temporarily release him from his suspension and potentially grant him another hearing with CSAC officials.

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Video: Barnett, Yvel Talk Affliction Bout

In the above video courtesy of Showtime Sports, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett and PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran Gilbert Yvel discuss their upcoming heavyweight bout, which will take place at Affliction Entertainment’s “Day of Reckoning show on January 24 in Anaheim, California.

Report: Silva vs. Emelianenko Possible for Next Sengoku Show

Former EliteXC heavyweight champion Antonio Silva may be set to defy the California State Athletic Commission again as he is reportedly likely to face Aleksander Emelianenko in his next fight for World Victory Road’s “Sengoku” promotion.

According to Fighters Only Magazine, the fight would take place as the second fight in Silva’s three-fight, non-exclusive deal with the Japanese promotion, but a date was not mentioned.

Silva was suspended by the CSAC following his second-round TKO victory over the late Justin Eilers at EliteXC’s “Unfinished Business” show on July 26 after testing positive for the banned steroid, Boldenone. Silva was suspended and fined by the commission but opted to fight anyway, accepting a fight against K-1 and PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran Yoshihiro Nakao and defeating him at Sengoku’s January 4 show.

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Video: Arlovski 360, Episode Four

Here’s the fourth episode of Andrei Arlovski’s documentary, “Arlovski 360”, which chronicles his training for his upcoming showdown against perennial heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” show on January 24 in Anaheim, California.