MMAcca Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 There has been a lot of rumour and speculation recently regarding what will be next for WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko. Well things could soon become a lot clearer when the Russian steps out tomorrow to address the media at a press conference in Anaheim. Details of the conference were laid out in a recent press release. Anaheim, Calif. - Ever since Affliction announced late last week that its "Trilogy" event scheduled for Aug. 1 had been canceled, the combat sports world collectively has waited for an official response from former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko. On Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT inside the DoubleTree Hotel in Anaheim, Calif., Emelianenko will address the media for the first time since last week's sudden cancellation. During the press conference, Emelianenko will discuss the ramifications of the cancellation, comment on his future in the fight game, and respond to questions from members of the media. “Since the cancellation, there has been a great deal of speculation regarding Fedor and M-1,” said Vadim Finkelchtein, whose M-1 Global fight company not only produces international MMA events but also manages Fedor. “On Wednesday, the media and fans will be able to hear what's going on with Fedor from the man himself.” Emelianenko, considered by most pundits to be the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world, had been scheduled to fight top contender Josh Barnett. A win over Barnett would have marked the sixth former UFC heavyweight champion that Emelianenko has defeated in his career. Unfortunately, Emelianenko was denied his opportunity after the California State Athletic Commission announced last Wednesday that Barnett would not be granted a license in time for the fight. Emelianenko, 30-1, is perceived by many within the industry to be a free agent and it is believed he is being courted by every major MMA promotion in the world. Already considered a superstar in many other countries, he has seen his popularity rise in the U.S. since defeating Tim Sylvia, a former UFC heavyweight champion, in just 36 seconds in July of 2008. Emelianenko followed up the dominant Sylvia victory with a first round knockout over Andrei Arlovski -- another former UFC heavyweight champion -- this past January. LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Should be an interesting conference................ I've read he is in negotiations with UFC again................... And the UFC has called a press conference for Jult 31 to discuss "A lot of crazy things"...................... So the last 3 days of July look big for MMA as a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyBlayze Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 LA Times is reporting Fedor has signed with UFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I really hope he has because I really want to see Fedor Vs Brock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyBlayze Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I really hope he has because I really want to see Fedor Vs Brock If he signs, that IS his first fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dushira Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 If he signs, that IS his first fight. Rumours are that Fedor vs Cro-Cop will be the main event at UFC 103 first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAcca Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Some crazy rumours about who Fedor fights first will be appearing today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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