Fedor Emelianenko Won’t Rematch Fabricio Werdum Next, Could Fight Alistair Overeem (7/19/2010 3:41:08 AM)
Despite Fedor Emelianenko's M-1 Global management insisting on an immediate rematch with Fabricio Werdum, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has dismissed the matchup and says a non-title bout with heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem could be next for Emelianenko.
M-1 Claims 'Restructuring' After Fedor Loss Was Coincidence (7/6/2010 12:13:43 PM)
Filed under: M-1 GlobalHours after I wrote that M-1 Global was closing its Netherlands office and that officials with the organization were panicking in the wake of Fedor Emelianenko's loss, I spoke with M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan, who said the story was not true. Kogan acknowledged that four employees of the promotion's Netherlands office have been "made redundant" in a "restructuring" of the company that took place over the last 10 days, but Kogan claims it's pure coincidence that M-1 chose to restructure after Emelianenko's loss. He said he himself is still at the Netherlands office, but he refused to name any other employees who remain there. Despite Kogan's denials, one of the original sources has reiterated that in the days following Fedor's loss, Kogan told multiple employees of M-1's Netherlands office that they are losing their jobs because the office is closing. Told that Kogan had denied the original story, the source said Kogan was "lying."
M-1 Global Denies It’s ‘Panicking’ Following Fedor Emelianenko’s Strikeforce Loss (7/6/2010 9:00:43 AM)
In the wake of former top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko's 69-second Strikeforce loss to Fabricio Werdum on June 26, Fedor's M-1 Global management is reportedly 'panicking' and has already closed it's headquarters. However, M-1's Evgeni Kogan has called the report "100% made up" and insists the promotion is still healthy.
M-1 Global Closes Head Office, 'Panicking' After Fedor's Loss (7/6/2010 8:13:49 AM)
Filed under: M-1 Global, NewsTen days after Fedor Emelianenko lost to Fabricio Werdum, Fedor's promotional organization M-1 Global is in disarray as it attempts to adjust to a world in which Fedor is no longer considered the best fighter in MMA. Specifically, sources with knowledge of the situation say M-1 Global has closed its head office in the Netherlands, that some of M-1's investors have already cut ties with the organization, that officials within M-1 know they've lost most of their negotiating power, and that overall, according to one source, the people at M-1 are "panicking."
M-1: Fans Want Fedor-Werdum 2 (7/6/2010 5:19:58 AM)
M-1 Global will a pursue a rematch between its top client, Fedor Emelianenko, and Fabricio Werdum when the management team meets with its co-promotional partner Strikeforce in the coming weeks to discuss a contract extension.
M-1: Holland Office Hasn’t Closed, Denies Company in ‘Panic’ Over Fedor Defeat (7/6/2010 3:59:58 AM)
M-1 Global’s Director of Operations, Evgeni Kogan, denied an MMAFighting.com report Tuesday that stated the company’s Holland-based office had recently closed its doors. Kogan also denied that the promotional/management group is in a state of “panic” and disarray following its client Fedor Emelianenko’s loss to Fabricio Werdum at Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Werdum” on June 26 in San Jose, Calif.
Coker: M-1 Requests Werdum Rematch, Fedor-Overeem Possible Next (7/5/2010 2:25:20 AM)
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said the promotion is considering a heavyweight championship bout between Alistair Overeem and Fedor Emelianenko next, despite Emelianenko’s recent defeat to Fabricio Werdum.
"Fedor vs. Werdum" ratings up 56 percent, rates third-highest ever for Showtime (Updated) (6/29/2010 12:30:00 PM)
While Showtime executives do not traditionally release ratings figures, early estimates for this past weekend's historic "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" co-promoted event put the average Showtime viewership at approximately 550,000 viewers when including DVR figures. MMAjunkie.com has learned from industry sources that Showtime experienced a ratings jump of 56 percent for the show against May's "Strikeforce: St. Louis" event. As is typical for mixed martial arts broadcasts, the viewership increased throughout the broadcast, and the ratings peaked during the main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Fabricio Werdum with a 2.1 household rating and nearly 700,000 viewers.
Source: "Fedor vs. Werdum" ratings up 56 percent, rates third-highest ever for Showtime (6/29/2010 12:30:00 PM)
While Showtime executives do not traditionally release ratings figures, early estimates for this past weekend's historic "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" co-promoted event put the average Showtime viewership at nearly 500,000 viewers. MMAjunkie.com has learned from industry sources that Showtime experienced a ratings jump of 56 percent for the show against May's "Strikeforce: St. Louis" event, which drew 308,000 average viewers. The sources also indicated that Showtime executives are pleased with the results and that "Fedor vs. Werdum" now ranks as the third-most viewed Strikeforce card in Showtime's history behind the August 2009 "Carano vs. Cyborg" event and January's "Strikeforce: Miami."
Strikeforce officially draws 11,757 attendance, $1 million gate for "Fedor vs. Werdum" (6/28/2010 9:15:00 PM)
This past weekend's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event officially produced a gross live gate of $1,066,739 and a crowd of 11,757 spectators, who produced the sixth-largest attendance in Strikeforce/HP Pavilion history. The California State Athletic Commission today released the official figures. The gate total is identical to the early estimates provided on fight night by Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, though the attendance dropped slightly from the initial estimate of 12,698.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" medical suspensions go to five (6/28/2010 8:10:00 PM)
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" turned the mixed-martial-arts world on its head, and it left five medical suspensions in its wake. MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today received the list of medical suspensions from the California State Athletic Commission. Main-card fighters Josh Thomson and Jan Finney both could be out up to six months.
"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum" fighter salaries: Emelianenko tops $789K payroll (6/28/2010 7:40:00 PM)
Fedor Emelianenko ($400,000), Fabricio Werdum ($100,000) and Cung Le ($100,000) were the top earners at this past weekend's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event. MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today received the list of total disclosed paydays from the California State Athletic Commission. The total payroll for the June 26 event was $788,800.
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker: Fedor Emelianenko will return "with a vengeance" (6/28/2010 5:00:00 PM)
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker stands in support of Fedor Emelianenko beyond the implications of the fighter's shocking 69-second submission loss to Fabricio Werdum at this past Saturday's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event. "He's how you expect to see a mixed martial artist act and present himself," Coker said. "This is a spiritual journey for him. It's not just about a fight." And while Emelianenko undoubtedly lost some of his luster with the loss, Coker said the fighter will rebound from the setback.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" replay airs tonight on Showtime (6/28/2010 11:00:00 AM)
What's surely to be remembered as one of the year's most monumental events can be watched again tonight. "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" originally took place Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. The replay, including a heavyweight headliner of Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum, airs tonight on SHO 2 and SHO 2 HD at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Fedor Emelianenko Apologizes for Loss (6/27/2010 7:44:00 AM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, Strikeforce, M-1 Global, VideosFedor Emelianenko met with the press immediately following his first professional MMA loss since December 2000. Emelianenko explained what was going through his mind when Fabricio Werdum was locking in his triangle choke and how he felt following the first submission loss of his career. "The Last Emperor" also apologized to his fans for the loss and talked about his future. Watch highlights of the press conference below.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" draws reported 12,698 attendees (6/27/2010 6:50:00 AM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - History was witnessed by 12,698 people. That's according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, who reported the attendance figure for Saturday's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" card at the evening's post-event press conference at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Coker said the night's attendees generated a live gate of $1,066,739.
The 5 Best Moments from ‘Fedor vs. Werdum’ (6/27/2010 4:59:02 AM)
So, did you hear this Fedor guy lost? The five best moments of Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Werdum” follow, and you get one guess as to what tops the list.
"Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" recap: Werdum shocks Emelianenko (6/27/2010 4:15:00 AM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - For the first time in more than a decade - and for just the second time in his storied career - famed heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko has experienced the sting of defeat. Facing fellow PRIDE veteran and heavy underdog Fabricio Werdum, Emelianenko scored a quick first-round knockdown only to get trapped in a fight-ending triangle choke when he moved in for the finish. The shocker concluded Saturday's Showtime-televised "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Fedor Loses: Werdum Shocks the World (6/26/2010 9:16:21 PM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Fabricio Werdum turned the MMA world on its ear with his stunning upset off top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko at Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Werdum” on Saturday at the HP Pavilion.
M-1: UFC Trying to ‘Ruin’ Fedor’s Sponsorships (6/26/2010 1:59:59 PM)
M-1 Global says that Tapout withdrew a potential seven-figure, one-year sponsorship deal with Fedor Emelianenko earlier this week after the UFC told the clothing company to dump the fighter or lose access to UFC events. Emelianenko, who meets Fabricio Werdum on Saturday at the Strikeforce/M-1 Global card
Poll results: Who wins between Fedor Emelianenko and Fabricio Werdum? (6/26/2010 12:45:00 PM)
With the always-polarizing heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko cleared for action against Brazilian submission ace Fabricio Werdum in Saturday's Strikeforce and M-1 Global co-promotion, our weekly MMAjunkie.com/"Inside MMA" poll asked a simple question. Who wins the featured bout of the "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event? The results were revealed on this past Friday's live edition of HDNet's weekly MMA news show, and the answer wasn't too surprising.
Reminder: UFC 113 replay airs tonight on Spike TV, counters "Fedor vs. Werdum" (6/26/2010 12:00:00 PM)
As a reminder, a replay of May's UFC 113 pay-per-view event airs tonight on Spike TV. The broadcast is the latest counter-programming move for Ultimate Fighting Championship and Spike TV officials, who hope to take a dent out of Showtime's audience for a live airing of "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum." Both events air at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" play by play and live results (6/26/2010 10:30:00 AM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event. Tonight's show takes place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., and the night's main card - including the highly anticipated Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum heavyweight headliner - airs live on Showtime. Join us for live round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m PT) for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" discussion thread (6/26/2010 10:29:00 AM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Be sure to follow along with the latest card updates in our live results post, and then discuss the event in the comments section below. We'll provide live round-by-round and official results from the night's preliminary card beginning at approximately 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) and the night's Showtime-televised main card at 10 p.m. ET.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" weigh-ins image gallery (6/26/2010 2:45:00 AM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's official "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" fighter weigh-ins and captured images of all 16 competitors. Today's ceremony was held at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., the same venue that hosts Saturday's Showtime broadcast fight card. A crowd of several hundred people waited outside for several hours before making their way into the arena, and as the festivities rolled on, it was obvious who the fans were there to see. While every fighter that hit the scale was shown a courteous applause, it was main-event fighter Fedor Emelianenko who was greeted with a standing ovation.
Fedor Vs. Werdum Live Results & Play-By-Play (6/26/2010 12:43:17 AM)
MMAWeekly.com is in San Jose, Calif., to bring you live coverage of the Strikeforce and M-1 Global co-promoted "Fedor vs. Werdum"...
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" weigh-ins complete (6/26/2010 12:40:00 AM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's official fighter weigh-ins for "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum." Festivities took place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., and aired live a special edition of "Inside MMA" on HDNet. Headliners Fedor Emelianenko (229 pounds) and Fabricio Werdum (238.5 pounds) both were well under the 265-pound limit for their heavyweight headliner.
"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum" preview: Emelianenko's legacy again put to the test (6/25/2010 1:45:00 PM)
Each time top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko steps onto the canvas, his legacy is questioned. And every time he steps from it, the public's faith is renewed. This Saturday at "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum," Emelianenko fights on American soil for the fourth time - this time amid a different climate, and perhaps a more critical one. In our official event preview, MMAjunkie.com's Steven Marrocco explains why the focus has been as much on Emelianenko's future plans as this weekend's fight. Additionally, he breaks down the rest of the night's main card, including champ Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos' latest title defense.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" live weigh-in results (6/25/2010 1:00:00 PM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's official fighter weigh-ins for "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum." Festivities take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., and air live on tonight's edition of "Inside MMA" on HDNet. Join us for live updates beginning at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum Preview and Predictions (6/25/2010 6:13:52 AM)
Filed under: Strikeforce, M-1 Global Fedor is back. There's a lot to like about Saturday night's Strikeforce/M-1 Global card in San Jose, but the fundamental fact that makes the show compelling is that the best fighter in the history of MMA, Fedor Emelianenko, is returning to the cage. We've got the full preview and predictions for Fedor's fight and the other three Showtime bouts below.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" finalized with four prelim-card bouts (6/25/2010 12:50:00 AM)
The Showtime-broadcast main card of Saturday night's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event has been set for weeks, but the official preliminary card has remained a bit of a mystery. Today, that finally changed. Strikeforce officials today revealed the finalized four-bout lineup for the event, and while there are a few intriguing prospects on tap, it has a significantly lessened "M-1 Global feel" than was initially expected.
Strikeforce Workout Video Mashup: Fedor Emelianenko, Cris Cyborg, More (6/25/2010 12:15:37 AM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, Strikeforce, M-1 Global, VideosMMA Fighting's E. Casey Leydon was on hand for Wednesday's Strikeforce/M-1 Global Fedor vs. Werdum media workout at the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif. Watch below as Fedor Emelianenko, Cris Cyborg and Josh Thomson and Cung Le meet the press to discuss Saturday night's event on Showtime.
Strikeforce: Fedor Vs Werdum Workout Photos (6/25/2010 12:14:56 AM)
Photos from Wednesday's Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum open workouts in San Jose, Calif. ...
Strikeforce/M-1 ‘Fedor vs. Werdum’ Preview (6/24/2010 1:13:19 PM)
Showtime is good for lots of things, and until recently terrible Adam Sandler movies topped that list. Thankfully, the network has jumped on the MMA bandwagon and will broadcast this Saturday’s Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Werdum” fight-fest from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Evgeni Kogan Confident Gegard Mousasi Will Sign New Deal With M-1 Global (6/23/2010 9:25:28 PM)
Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, M-1 Global, NewsIn February, then-Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi announced that he had split with M-1 Global. Mousasi even categorized the break-up as "bitter." This led to speculation that Mousasi was setting himself up for a departure to the UFC. Four months later, Mousasi is no longer the 205-pound champion and, according to Evgeni Kogan, M-1 Global's director of operations, "The Dreamcatcher" appears to be on his way back to M-1.
Nothing More to James Toney's Relationship With M-1 Global (6/23/2010 9:25:27 PM)
Filed under: M-1 Global, NewsWhen James Toney signed with the UFC, many long-time fans of the organization, for one reason or another, let out a collective groan. And now that training footage of Toney has surfaced online branded with the M-1 Global logo, many are wondering what the connection is between Toney and the organization that is best known for not agreeing to a deal with the UFC that would have seen Fedor Emelianenko fight inside the Octagon. Apparently, though, there isn't much of a connection.
M-1 Claims Fedor Is MMA's Highest-Paid Fighter (6/21/2010 7:26:53 PM)
Filed under: M-1 GlobalLast year Fedor Emelianenko disappointed a lot of mixed martial arts fans when he turned down a contract offer from the UFC and decided to stick with his own promotion, M-1 Global, and fight on co-promoted cards with Strikeforce. One of the reasons that move seemed so baffling is that the UFC was reportedly offering Fedor an enormous contract that would have made him the highest-paid fighter in the sport. But according to M-1, Fedor is already the highest-paid fighter in the sport.
The MMA Hour Live Featuring Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 Global's Evgeni Kogan (6/21/2010 6:01:47 AM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, M-1 Global, VideosOn Monday's live edition of The MMA Hour, we will be joined by the consensus top heavyweight fighter in MMA, Fedor Emelianenko, just days before his Strikeforce/M-1 Global fight against Fabricio Werdum on Saturday night. We will also be joined in studio by Evgeni Kogan, M-1 Global Director of Operations, to talk about Saturday night's event and the future of the organization. Watch or listen to the show LIVE below beginning at 1 PM ET.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" weigh-ins June 25 at HP Pavilion (6/19/2010 2:05:00 PM)
Weigh-ins for next week's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event are scheduled for Friday, June 25, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. The event, which begins at 5 p.m. PT local time (8 p.m. ET), is free and open to the public. The same venue also hosts the following day's Showtime-televised Strikeforce and M-1 Global co-promoted event, which features a heavyweight main event between Russian superstar Fedor Emelianenko and Brazilian submission ace Fabricio Werdum.
"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" set for June 25 at HP Pavilion (6/19/2010 2:05:00 PM)
Weigh-ins for next week's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event are scheduled for Friday, June 25, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. The event, which begins at 5 p.m. PT local time (8 p.m. ET), is free and open to the public. The same venue also hosts the following day's Showtime-televised Strikeforce and M-1 Global co-promoted event, which features a heavyweight main event between Russian superstar Fedor Emelianenko and Brazilian submission ace Fabricio Werdum.
Evgeni Kogan: M-1 Management Is Not Ducking Overeem (6/15/2010 7:03:18 AM)
Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, M-1 GlobalM-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan says "more likely than not," Fedor Emelianenko's third fight under his Strikeforce contract will be on pay-per-view and that M-1 Global is willing to accept any opponent -- including Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem. In this interview below, Kogan recently spoke with MMAFighting.com about what's in store for the future of Fedor and M-1 Global's relationship with Strikeforce.
M-1 Global: Political Seat Will Not Hurt Fedor Emelianenko's Fight Career (6/11/2010 9:09:56 AM)
Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, M-1 Global, NewsEven if Fedor Emelianenko ends up winning a seat in the Russian Parliament, his country's politics will not take away from the top heavyweight's fight career, says M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan. "I don't think it would be particularly strenuous," Kogan tells MMAFighting.com. "We're talking about a particular region in Russia that he's in. We're not talking about federal politics as far as Russia is concerned ... It's not necessarily a strenuous task for him to deal with that and fight at the same time."
Five M-1 Global vs. 'Strikeforce' Bouts on Fedor vs. Werdum Undercard (6/10/2010 2:09:31 PM)
Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, M-1 Global, NewsWhile not officially a "team challenge," the undercard of the Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum event on June 26 in San Jose, Calif. will be filled with five matchups between the M-1 Global and Strikeforce organizations. "It's our people versus Strikeforce people," M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan told MMAFighting.com Thursday. "We're just finalizing the card now."
UFC counters "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum" with UFC 113 replay on Spike TV (6/7/2010 3:15:00 PM)
In its latest counter-programming move, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will air a replay of May's UFC 113 pay-per-view event for free on Spike TV on June 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The event featured the long-anticipated rematch between then-UFC light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. The replay counters a live Showtime broadcast of "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum," which is headlined by famed heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum live from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
M-1 Global: Ron Keslar vs. Magomed Shikshabekov added to "Fedor vs. Werdum" (6/3/2010 1:25:00 PM)
Strikeforce and M-1 Global's co-promotion relationship won't end with just Fedor Emelianenko. M-1 Global officials announced late Wednesday night that six-time M-1 Challenge veteran Magomed Shikshabekov (6-0 MMA, 0-0 SF) will fight in the U.S. for the first time when he meets Ron Keslar (5-1 MMA, 0-0 SF) at "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum." The bout is expected for the unaired preliminary portion of the card, though Strikeforce has yet to officially announce the matchup.
M-1 Global: Ron Keslar vs. Magomed Shikshabekov added to "Fedor vs. Rogers" (6/3/2010 1:25:00 PM)
Strikeforce and M-1 Global's co-promotion relationship won't end with just Fedor Emelianenko. M-1 Global officials announced late Wednesday night that six-time M-1 Challenge veteran Magomed Shikshabekov (6-0 MMA, 0-0 SF) will fight in the U.S. for the first time when he meets Ron Keslar (5-1 MMA, 0-0 SF) at "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum." The bout is expected for the unaired preliminary portion of the card, though Strikeforce has yet to officially announce the matchup.
Now airing: Free stream of "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe Semifinals" (5/28/2010 4:15:00 PM)
As a reminder, MMAjunkie.com today carrier a live video stream of the "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe Semifinals." The prospects-rich event features two semifinal fights from each of the international promotion's 40-man tournaments, which take place in weight classes from lightweight up to heavyweight. Watch the event live and for free from the National Circus of Ukraine in Kiev at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT). Watch now.
Reminder: MMAjunkie.com streams "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe Semifinals" at 12:30 p.m. ET (5/28/2010 4:15:00 PM)
As a reminder, MMAjunkie.com today carrier a live video stream of the "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe Semifinals." The prospects-rich event features two semifinal fights from each of the international promotion's 40-man tournaments, which take place in weight classes from lightweight up to heavyweight. Watch the event live and for free from the National Circus of Ukraine in Kiev at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT). Check out our event preview, and then simply click on the banner to launch the video stream.
Affliction Countersues M-1 Global (5/28/2010 2:00:06 PM)
Affliction Entertainment filed a countersuit against M-1 Global, the management and promotional group that reps Fedor Emelianenko
Reminder: MMAjunkie.com streams "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe Semifinals" today (5/28/2010 12:45:00 PM)
As a reminder, MMAjunkie.com today carrier a live video stream of the "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe Semifinals." The prospects-rich event features two semifinal fights from each of the international promotion's 40-man tournaments, which take place in weight classes from lightweight up to heavyweight. Watch the event live and for free from the National Circus of Ukraine in Kiev at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT). Check out our event preview, and then simply click on the banner to launch the video stream.
Saturday's "M-1 Selection: Western Europe" semifinals stream live on MMAjunkie.com (5/28/2010 5:00:00 AM)
While MMAjunkie.com today hosts a free stream of the "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe" semifinals, that's not the only fight action being hosted by M-1 Global this weekend. The Russian-based fight promotion and MMAjunkie.com have also teamed up to bring you live coverage of Saturday's "M-1 Selection: Western Europe" semifinals from the Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland. Featuring 20 fighters vying for a shot in this year's M-1 Challenge, as well as a female superfight between Cindy Dandois and Sheila Gaff, the "M-1 Selection: Western Europe" semifinals stream free on MMAjunkie.com on Saturday, May 29, at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
Friday's "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe" semifinals stream live on MMAjunkie.com (5/25/2010 9:50:00 PM)
While the UFC will host a busy Memorial Day weekend with the much-anticipated UFC 114 event and second-ever UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas, M-1 Global is also working hard to bring MMA entertainment to the masses. The "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe" semifinals, featuring 20 fighters (including a handful of potential blue-chip prospects) vying for a shot in this year's M-1 Challenge, takes place at the National Circus of Ukraine in Kiev, Ukraine. The entire event will stream free on MMAjunkie.com on Friday, May 28, at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT.
M-1 Global: Fedor To Attend June 16 Strikeforce, Open to Overeem Bout (5/24/2010 12:15:40 AM)
Fedor Emelianenko and his M-1 Global management team are planning for an extended stay in Los Angeles prior to world’s No. 1 heavyweight’s headlining bout against Fabricio Werdum
Noons vs. "Krazy Horse," "Cyborg" vs. Finney booked for "Fedor vs. Werdum" (5/20/2010 1:50:00 PM)
Two more bouts are now official for Strikeforce and M-1 Global's next co-promoted event. The organizations today announced that lightweights K.J. Noons and Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett would renew their rivalry, while female champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos will defend her title against Jan Finney. Both bouts take place at "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum," which takes place on June 26 in San Jose, Calif.
M-1 Global: Fedor not looking past Werdum, but open to fight with Overeem (5/16/2010 6:30:00 PM)
Challenge issued; challenge accepted. Mere hours after Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said he would need to sit down with M-1 Global officials to determine if a potential blockbuster fight between Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem and perennial top-ranked fighter Fedor Emelianenko might be possible for later this year, those officials have answered the call. And according to M-1 Global executive Evgeni Kogan, Fabricio Werdum is all that's standing in the way.
Alistair Overeem: M-1, Not Fedor, Obstacle in Making Fight Happen (5/16/2010 1:40:15 AM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, VideosST. LOUIS -- MMA Fighting spoke to heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem moments after his successful title defense against Brett Rogers at Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery about his return to the organization, why he thinks his long-awaited fight against Fedor Emelianenko will happen this year whether he thinks he silenced any critics on Saturday night. Check out the video interview below.
‘Cyborg’ Joins Fedor at June 26 Strikeforce (5/14/2010 12:05:47 PM)
Strikeforce women’s middleweight champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos will compete alongside Fedor Emelianenko at Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Werdum” on June 26 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Tickets for "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" on sale this week (5/9/2010 6:00:00 PM)
Tickets for the June 26 co-promoted "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" event go on sale this week. The event, which takes place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., marks the second time the two promotions have worked together following this past November's "Fedor vs. Rogers" event in Chicago. Tickets, which range from just $35 for the upper level to $600 for cageside seats, go on sale to Strikeforce e-newsletter subscribers Monday, May 10 (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) and to the general public on Friday, May 14 (1 p.m. ET).
Cung Le vs. Scott Smith II nearly set for June 26 Strikeforce and M-1 Global event (5/7/2010 2:45:00 PM)
The ink is almost dry on a rematch between former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le and Scott Smith for a card slated for June 26 on Showtime. Sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com that both fighters have agreed to the contest, which could take co-main event status, and await bout agreements. MMAjunkie.com initially reported the possibility of the bout in April. The June 26 event, titled "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum," is slated for the HP Pavilion in Strikeforce's home city of San Jose, Calif.
Strikeforce And M-1: June 26 In San Jose (5/5/2010 12:06:07 AM)
M-1 Global, Strikeforce come to terms; Emelianenko vs. Werdum set for June 26 (5/4/2010 2:45:00 PM)
Fedor Emelianenko and M-1 Global will once again co-promote an event with Strikeforce. While there had been some concern the two promotions would be unable to reach an agreement as to the terms of a future fight card, Strikeforce today announced that Emelianenko's return to the cage has finally been set. As has long been rumored, Emelianenko will face Fabricio Werdum at a June 26 co-promoted event at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Overeem: M-1 Sees Me as ‘Threat’ to Fedor (5/4/2010 11:58:52 AM)
According to Alistair Overeem, Fedor Emelianenko’s management wants no part of him.
M-1 Global says Emelianenko available in June, waiting on Strikeforce to green light (4/21/2010 9:20:00 PM)
When will Fedor Emelianenko fight again? Never has such a simple question required such a complex answer. While Emelianenko is currently under contract with M-1 Global, who also have a co-promotion agreement with Strikeforce, the organizations are currently in a holding pattern as they address disagreements that arose from the November event "Fedor vs. Rogers." But M-1 Global president Vadim Finklechtein recently insisted that Emelianenko could appear in a co-promoted show as soon as June. He's just waiting on the green light from his Strikeforce business partners.
M-1 on Fedor's Return: Ball in Strikeforce’s Court (4/21/2010 2:49:36 AM)
M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelchstein told Sherdog.com on Tuesday that it was Strikeforce who was delaying a renegotiation process between the two promotions that would greenlight the return of the world’s No. 1 heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko, to the Strikeforce cage.
Fedor Interested in Silva Fight If Werdum Falls Through (4/12/2010 6:42:11 AM)
Filed under: Strikeforce, M-1 Global, NewsFedor Emelianenko says Antonio Silva could be next opponent if negotiations to fight Fabricio Werdum fall through. Fedor revealed the back-up plan and reiterated his commitment to M-1 Global (he owns a stake in the company) during a press conference at the M-1 Selection Eastern Europe event over the weekend in Moscow. Translation provided by LowKick.com: "I have no intentions leaving M-1 Global," Fedor said. "We have a very good partnership, so I don't see any reasons why I should break-up my current deal with that organization. My next opponent will be Fabricio Werdum. We are currently negotiating with his team, but if something goes wrong we will try to reach an agreement with Antonio Silva."
Abdulzhalilov, Abdulkerimov upset veterans at "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe" (4/11/2010 4:35:00 PM)
The eight are now four in the "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe" welterweight and heavyweight brackets, and a few established veterans were ushered out in shocking fashion. Welterweight Ramazan Abdulzhalilov (5-1) submitted Said Khalilov (16-7) in just 65 seconds, while heavyweight Arsen Abdulkerimov (6-0) needed just 3:05 to stop Denis Komkin (14-5), who enjoyed a 37-pound weight advantage in the bout, with a devastating right hook. The two up-and-comers were just part of an 18-bout card that took place Saturday at the Crocus Expo Universal Sports Arena in Moscow and streamed live on MMAjunkie.com.
Reminder: "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe" airs at 11:30 a.m. ET on MMAjunkie.com (4/10/2010 9:45:00 AM)
As a reminder, "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe," the first leg of M-1 Global's 40-man Eastern European tournament, takes place today in Moscow. And while this past week's "Americas" edition focused on rising talent in the the Northeastern section of the U.S., the "Eastern Europe" bracket sees 24 fighters bring a combined MMA record of 142-26-1 (as well a trunk full of national and world championships in a variety of martial arts) to the Crocus Expo Universal Sports Arena in Moscow. The entire event will stream free at MMAjunkie.com/M1 today at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT.
"M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe" weigh-in results: All 24 fighters on weight (4/9/2010 10:45:00 PM)
All 24 fighters taking part in Saturday's "M-1 Selection: Eastern Europe" event successfully made weight for the show. Today's weigh-ins took place at the Crocus Expo Universal Sports Arena in Moscow. The same venue plays host to Saturday's 12-bout fight card, which streams live on MMAjunkie.com at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT. The evening's most notable trip to the scales w