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History in the making: Bigfoot Silva makes his MMA debut by demolishing Tengiz Tedoradze in England

In March of 2005, the mixed martial arts (MMA) world was a very different place. Andrei Arlovski was the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight champion, while half a world away, famed Russian "Emperor" Fedor Emelianenko was...Show More Summary

Dana White: Finkelstein 'Blew It in Every Way Possible' with Fedor Emelianenko

In all the years UFC president Dana White has been negotiating deals to land fighters, only Fedor Emelianenko stands out as the one who got away. White, along with fellow UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta, spent months and months trying toShow More Summary

Fedor Emelianenko's manager, Vadim Finkelchtein, spotted at UFC on FUEL TV 9

You know it's a strange day in mixed martial arts (MMA) when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hall of famer Randy Couture is not allowed to enter the arena during this ZUFFA-promoted event, but Vadim Finkelchtein is. Finky was spotted shaking hands and kissing babies at the promotion's UFC on FUEL TV 9: "Mousasi vs. Show More Summary

UFC on Fuel 8 Mark Hunt: K-1 Level Striking?

Mark Hunt has won the most well-known title in professional kickboxing and been in with many of the best fighters in the world in both kickboxing and MMA. From Jerome Le Banner and Ray Sefo to Mirko Filipovi? and Fedor Emelianenko, Hunt has shared a ring or cage with many. Show More Summary

History in the making: Dan Henderson stops Fedor Emelianenko in first-round Strikeforce shocker

The Strikeforce: "Fedor vs. Henderson" event held on July 30, 2011, which aired live on the Showtime network from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, was supposed to be the rebirth of Fedor Emelianenko. Sure, "The Last Emperor"...Show More Summary

UFC 157 odds: Dan Henderson +190 underdog against Lyoto Machida

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight contender Dan Henderson (29-8) is 7-1 over his last eight fights, has won four in a row and over his career has defeated the likes of Mauricio Rua, Fedor Emelianenko, Vitor Belfort...Show More Summary

Demian Maia is UFC 156's 'Fighter To Watch' tonight in Las Vegas

Something I love to point out about mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters is just how unimposing they can look at times. Fedor Emelianenko, Kenny Florian, Joe Lauzon, Rich Franklin... the list goes on and on. However, no man perpetuatesShow More Summary

Report: Former UFC Champion Brock Lesnar signs two-year WWE contract extension

Well, if hearing Dana White say how close he was to making Brock Lesnar vs Fedor Emelianenko happen at Cowboys Stadium got your hopes up, thinking that perhaps you'd potentially see "The Next Big Thing" inside the Octagon again in the...Show More Summary

Dana White: UFC Was Close to Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brock Lesnar in Dallas

If you’re a fan of mixed martial arts you’ ve probably heard the horror stories regarding the attempted negotiations between the UFC, Fedor Emelianenko and M1. If you haven’t, they sound like some kind of fantasy novel where UFC president...Show More Summary

Dana White: Brock Lesnar vs Fedor Emelianenko fight at Cowboys Stadium was 'right there'

Just when mixed martial arts (MMA) fans were beginning to accept the retirement of two of the most exciting heavyweight fighters in the history of the sport in Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)Show More Summary

Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2: 5 Reasons the Fight Exceeded Expectations

Junior Dos Santos and Cain Velasquez had a showdown for the ages at UFC 155. The bout was reminiscent of Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mirko "Cro Cop" or Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Luckily, the rematch didn't end in another 64-second knockout. Show More Summary

DREAM18 Glory 4 Live Results and Play by Play

Watching Japanese New Year's Eve fights has become a bit of a tradition for me. I haven't missed one since 2007 when I saw Yarennoka! which featured Fedor Emelianenko fighting Hong Man Choi in a real-life David versus Goliath match up. Show More Summary

History in the making: Strikeforce wins the Fedor Emelianenko lottery

On January 12, 2013, Strikeforce will broadcast its final mixed martial arts (MMA) event with "Marquardt vs. Saffeidine," which emanates live via the Showtime network from the Chesapeake Energy Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. TheShow More Summary

[VIDEO] Megumi Fujii Scores Unanimous Decision Victory in What May Be Her Final Fight

What a difference two years can make. Back in 2010, Megumi Fujii was basically being labeled as the Fedor Emelianenko (circa 2007) of Women's MMA -- a mysterious, unstoppable killing machine who would easily run through all American opposition whenever she decided to make the move stateside. Show More Summary

Kevin Randleman’s “Randleplex” on Fedor Emelianenko

One of the most iconic moves in all of MMA history is Kevin “The Monster” Randleman’s “Randleplex” of Fedor Emelianenko back in PRIDE in 2004. It wasn’t enough to get Randleman the win, but it is still one of the most played highlig...

Fedor Emelianenko: Tribute to the Greatest Heavyweight of All Time

When it comes to heavyweights in mixed martial arts, none comes close to the brilliance and sustained excellence of Fedor Emelianenko. Three years ago, I was not as enthusiastic about "The Last Emperor." Then Vitaly, a friend of mine who is of Russian descent, told me about this heavyweight. Show More Summary

Making the Case for Georges St-Pierre as the GOAT, Not Anderson Silva

When Fedor Emelianenko 's much-acclaimed career took a turn for the worst back in 2010, his lock on the mythical title of "Greatest of All Time" seemed to be slipping. After three consecutive losses, the consensus opinion is that UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has earned the crown. Show More Summary

Dana White: Fedor One of the Best Heavyweights, Not MMA Fighters of All Time

UFC president Dana White hasn ’t had many kind words for Fedor Emelianenko, the Russian heavyweight who was at one time considered the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world. However, MMA Weekly is reporting that White finally conceded that Emelianenko is one of the greatest heavyweights the sport has ever seen. Show More Summary

Dana White: Fedor unwilling to un-retire, Brock Lesnar done with UFC

Oh, what might have been. Even if it would have been a case of "better late than never," a potential fight between Pride FC legend Fedor Emelianenko and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar would have been fun to watch. Show More Summary

Dana White: "Brock Lesnar Is Never Coming Back, Fedor's Done Too"

Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko will both remain retired, according to UFC president Dana White. Fans have been clamoring over a potential superfight pitting the former champions against one another. During an appearance on the Dave...Show More Summary

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