Rumor: Fedor has signed with the UFC

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: September 01, 2015 at 01:34 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Fedor Emelianenko Signs with the UFC
Neil Rooke
September 1, 2015
“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.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: September 01, 2015 at 01:38 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

If this was 2010, it would be awesome news.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Cage rattler
Date: September 01, 2015 at 01:55 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

"Emelianenko last fought in 2012 when he defeated Pedro Rizzo in the first round. He later announced his retirement following that bout"
No.
His retirement was announced before the fight. It was kind of a big deal...

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Cage rattler
Date: September 01, 2015 at 01:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Jak said:
If this was 2010, it would be awesome news.
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Agree. He should have come into the ufc with Andy and rampage and he do and all the other pride fighters. The UFC dropped the ball there big time.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: September 01, 2015 at 02:04 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

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Kevin Iole
‏
@
KevinI
6m6 minutes ago
No
@
UFC
deal with Fedor at this point.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: liljoe6969
Date: September 01, 2015 at 02:17 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

If Mir beats AA without getting too much damage, He would be a good match up

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Galgorian
Date: September 01, 2015 at 02:32 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Give him the Werdum fight right away when/if he signs. No one wants to see Cain get a rematch right away.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Spud
Date: September 01, 2015 at 03:25 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Karim Zidan
‏
@
ZidanSports
3m
3 minutes ago
Tired of constantly denying Fedor rumours. I'll say this instead: There is a good reason why
@
BloodyElbow
has not reported a signing.
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I know BE doesn't have a great reputation, but Karim has commentated on M1 & has pretty close ties to them.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: themmasupreme
Date: September 01, 2015 at 03:37 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

I believe that Fedor will sign with the UFC in the end. But this to me seems like someone who is desperate and trying to claim official credit for MMA's biggest story in quite sometime. He has used what we already know and has turned it into an article which will generate traffic back to his site.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Magson13
Date: September 01, 2015 at 04:13 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Announcement will be at 191.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: GARYCANUCKS
Date: September 01, 2015 at 04:37 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Magson13 said:
Announcement will be at 191.
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No day before at the #gobig presser

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Troop
Date: September 01, 2015 at 04:59 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Galgorian said:
Give him the Werdum fight right away when/if he signs. No one wants to see Cain get a rematch right away.
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True, but we dont know what level Fedor is on. I say give Werdum AA if AA wins and Have Cain vs Fedor (could be #1 contender)
JDS/Overeem winner fights Stipe/Rothwell winner for #2 contender.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: September 01, 2015 at 05:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013
Date: September 01, 2015 at 05:19 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

I won't believe it until I see him fighting in the octagon. Even then I will be skeptical

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MMAFTM13
Date: September 01, 2015 at 05:28 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

I don't want him to fight Mark Hunt
It'll be like your mom and dad fighting ffs.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Cage rattler
Date: September 01, 2015 at 07:27 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Fedor Hunt1 was a great fight. He deserves a rematch for sure. So does AA.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CardioKing
Date: September 01, 2015 at 07:34 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

basically don't give a s--- until its confirmed, I see promos and Fedor is interviewed multiple times. I had a full hair of hair and no grey in beard when this s--- started.
There's a better chance of Jesus returning and I don't even believe in Jesus.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BreezeMMA
Date: September 01, 2015 at 08:07 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Well, Dana White did reply to someone on Instagram with his
face

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Cage rattler
Date: September 01, 2015 at 08:07 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

The Reebok thing may be a deal breaker.
Fedor makes huge sponsor money. He would need some sort of special ppv deal to make up for it.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BowserGOAT
Date: September 01, 2015 at 08:33 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rumor-fedor-has-signed-with-the-ufc.67275/

Cage rattler said:
The Reebok thing may be a deal breaker.
Fedor makes huge sponsor money. He would need some sort of special ppv deal to make up for it.
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Yea if they are throwing millions at Fedor he will get upset about some sponsorship money
Please...