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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."
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Fighter Details
- Given Name: Фёдор Влади́мирович Емелья́ненко
- Pro MMA Record: 40-7-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Last Emperor
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 1976-09-28 | Date of Birth: 1976.09.28
- Last Fight: February 04, 2023 in BFC
- Weight Class: Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 236.2 lbs
- Affiliation: Alexander Nevsky (Stary Oskol)
- Height: 6'0" (183cm) | Reach: 76.0" (193cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $1,100,000 USD
- Born: Rubizhne, Luhansk, Ukrainian SSR
- Fighting out of: Stary Oskol, Belgorod, Russia
- College: N/A
- Foundation Style: Sambo
- Head Coach: Volk Han
- Other Coaches: Andrei Kopylov
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09.01.2015 | 11:50 PM ET
Matt Mitrione and Gabriel Gonzaga are the only notable guys that aren't already booked. The best thing they could do is match him against the winner of Mir/Arlovski. However if the winner of Mir/Arlovski is unable to make the quick turnaround, they should have him fight Velasquez in a #1 contender bout. Winner rematches Werdum.
"I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture, and kill them."
09.02.2015 | 1:53 PM ET
"here I come to save the day"
09.03.2015 | 1:51 PM ET
Just got further confirmation from a UFC employee that Fedor is coming to UFC. When it will be announced not sure yet.
— FrontRowBrian® (@FrontRowBrian) September 3, 2015
"Endings are sad, beginnings are scary...but it's the middle that counts."
09.03.2015 | 11:00 PM ET
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
09.10.2015 | 3:36 PM ET
tall receivers while boise has small cb's. DW still sucks **** and i would like to shove down a cupcake down his fat throat. Adios sucka's.
* Edited at 09.10.2015, 3:43 PM ET *
09.10.2015 | 3:42 PM ET
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
09.10.2015 | 4:25 PM ET
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"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
09.10.2015 | 4:26 PM ET
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
04.19.2016 | 2:59 PM ET
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04.20.2016 | 7:54 AM ET
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
06.18.2016 | 5:06 PM ET
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