Fedor Emelianenko Signs With Strikeforce,
Fedor Emelianenko Signs With Strikeforce, Will Debut at M-1 Co-Promoted Fall Event
Fedor EmelianenkoFedor Emelianenko, widely-regarded as the top heavyweight in the world, has signed a “historic, multi-fight agreement” with Strikeforce that will see him headline Strikeforce events co-promoted by M-1 Global.
Strikeforce announced the signing on Monday, ending more than a week of speculation and negotiation that ensued following the collapse of Affliction’s MMA promotion, which was set to host an August 1 bout between Emelianenko and Josh Barnett only to cancel the card late last month after Barnett tested positive for steroids.
Fedor’s first Strikeforce fight will air live on Showtime this fall.
“I am looking forward to going back to work and fighting at the highest level,” said Emelianenko in the announcement. “Strikeforce is a top fight promotion that houses some of the greatest fighters in the world. I am prepared to fight any of them.”
Fedor EmelianenkoFedor Emelianenko, widely-regarded as the top heavyweight in the world, has signed a “historic, multi-fight agreement” with Strikeforce that will see him headline Strikeforce events co-promoted by M-1 Global.
Strikeforce announced the signing on Monday, ending more than a week of speculation and negotiation that ensued following the collapse of Affliction’s MMA promotion, which was set to host an August 1 bout between Emelianenko and Josh Barnett only to cancel the card late last month after Barnett tested positive for steroids.
Fedor’s first Strikeforce fight will air live on Showtime this fall.
“I am looking forward to going back to work and fighting at the highest level,” said Emelianenko in the announcement. “Strikeforce is a top fight promotion that houses some of the greatest fighters in the world. I am prepared to fight any of them.”