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[budo_tomasz]

glupi Dana White, palant w morde jebany.....

FEDOR COMMITS TO M-1

PRIDE Heavyweight Champion To Headline First Show Under New Ownership


By Loretta Hunt ([link widoczny dla zalogowanych Użytkowników])

PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko has committed exclusively to the new ownership of M-1 Mix-Fight Championship, which has been purchased outright by an undisclosed American entertainment-related company, according to a source close to the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Established in 1997, the St. Petersburg-based M-1 held over 30 events under the ownership of Russian businessman Vadim Finkelstein, also the long-time manager of the much-sought-after Emelianenko. Finkelstein is also the proprietor of the Red Devil Sports Club, a facility and team that houses numerous Russian fighters, including PRIDE veteran Roman Zentsov and former UFC middleweight Andrei Semenov.

The source confirmed the new ownership has infused a substantial amount of capital into the organization. Finkelstein and others will stay on to assist in running the company, which will continue to promote under a variation of the M-1 name. The new M-1 will take more of a global stance, and Emelianenko (26-1) will headline its inaugural event as early as January or February, possibly in the U.S., the source said.
On March 27, Ultimate Fighting Championship majority owners Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta bought the assets of PRIDE, only to discover Emelianenko had previously signed a non-exclusive, non-transferable contract with its former owners, Dream Stage Entertainment.

As late as September, UFC president Dana White had insisted a deal with Emelianenko was imminent, though repeated negotiations between Finkelstein, colleague Apy Echteld and the Las Vegas outlet could not produce an agreement to bring the Stary Oskol resident to the famed Octagon. A major point of contention was White’s insistence Emelianenko sign an exclusive contract with the American promotion, which would exclude Emelianenko’s participation in Sambo competitions. Emelianenko is a three-time World Combat Sambo champion and ambassador for the sport in his homeland.

Undefeated in 24 fights (including one no contest), Emelianenko is widely received as the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter. The 31-year-old former Army firefighter rose to the top of PRIDE’s ranks by besting standouts like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (30-4-1) and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (22-6-2). Emelianenko submitted 2000 Olympic Greco-Roman silver medallist Matt Lindland (20-5) at Bodog Fight “Clash of the Nations” on April 14 in St. Petersburg, Russia. He has not competed since.

A formal announcement of the purchase, as well as plans for the new organization’s first event, is expected by the end of this month.

[budo_administrator]

nom, jest już news na stronie głównej.
http://www.fabrykasily.pl/vortal.php

[budo_vinland82]

Ubiegles mnie na forum,ale wczesniej zamiescilem info na glownej:)

[budo_tomasz]

Ubiegles mnie na forum,ale wczesniej zamiescilem info na glownej:)

sorry nigdy nie wchodze na glowna

[budo_vinland82]

Sherdog ma juz wiadomosc na stronie glownej:)(Budo bylo szybsze )Z tego co czytam na zagranicznych forach jest duze prawdopodobienstwo,ze M-1 kupil
Shane McMahon syn Vinca,krola amerykanskiego wrestlingu WWE.McMahon od dawna zapowiadal ze ma zamiar zabrac sie za MMA.Jesli to prawda to mam nadzieje,ze nie zrobia z M-1 jakiegos cyrku ala wrestling,i Fedor nie bedzie wychodzil do ringu w peruce i rozowych spodenkach 8O :?

[budo_vinland82]

Spox moze jak wejdzie SOS to zmieli temat w jeden:)


wyszło faworyzująco dla nechrista ale jeszcze okazja sie nadarzy zapewne

[budo_nechrist]

moze zrobia walke Fedor vs Vince McMahon

[budo_sos]

Emelianenko is a three-time World Combat Sambo champion and ambassador for the sport in his homeland.

Napewno nie można Fedorowi się dziwić, że Sambo nie darował w kontrakcie. Kicha troche, z kim Fedor ma walczyć?
Jedynie widzę Barnett'a jako opcję gdyby go sprowadzili.
Ciekawe kto wykupił.

[budo_mccoy]

"...wiedzialem ze tak bedzie
ehem ehem
ja wiedzialem ze tak bedzie..."
DJ Polak

ufc nie popusci: zawodnik jest wlasnoscia promotora - zajebista filozofia amerykanskiego biznesu
chciwe pajace

[budo_vinland82]

Na sherdogu jest wlasnie kilka tematow,o tym ze brazylijskie portale MMA podaja,ze Arona podpisal kontrakt z M-1.Podobno ma walczyc w lutym.Poniewaz kontrakt nakazuje mi milczenie na temat z kim ma walczyc,na pytanie czy jego przeciwnikiem bedzie Fedor,Arona nic nie odpowiedzial tylko sie usmiechnal.Osobiscie mam nadzieje,ze to nie bedzie przeciwnik dla Fedzia :? :? :? 8O . :roll:
link: [link widoczny dla zalogowanych Użytkowników]

[budo_sos]

Niech ściągną Tatsuya Kawajiri i Joachima Hansena żeby rematch zrobić :twisted:
Miejmy nadzieje, że nowy właściciel M-1 ma więcej oleju w głowie niż Dana.
Jak ściągną Randy'ego to uśmieję się po pachy

[budo_sos]

PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko announced that he has signed a six-fight, two-year fight contract with M-1 Global — a new mixed martial arts organization — today at a press conference at Marc Ecko Enterprises in downtown Manhattan.

This information was revealed in the media kit for the event, which was attended by Jesse Holland from UFCmania.com. It was supposed to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET; however, delays pushed the start back to a little after 6 p.m. ET.

In addition, the “mystery” owner of the new promotion was revealed in a press release earlier today and confirmed at the packed New York City event.

Here are those details:

“Sibling Entertainment Group Holdings, Inc. announced Sibling Theatricals, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sibling Entertainment Group, Inc., together with Garlin Holdings Limited as Managing Members, have formed Sibling Sports, LLC for the purpose of creating M-1 Global …”

Monte Cox — the long-time manager of mixed martial artists such as former welterweight champion Matt Hughes — was was named President and CEO of M-1 Global.

At this time, no opponent or date has been set for the debut of the Russian superstar under the M-1 banner. However, M-1 is searching for a television partner and is eager to stage an event as early as February 2008.

In the next 10 days, M-1 will reveal its stable of fighters who will join Emelianenko on the new roster. In addition, Jesse is passing along news that Emelianenko’s contract will allow him to fight in the UFC if a deal can be struck between the two organizations.

Furthermore, M-1 representatives indicate that the winner of the bout would earn a $1 million payday.

Other highlights:
UFC turned down an offer to match Emelianenko up against Tim Sylvia when both were champions in there respective organizations.
Fedor mentioned that his brother, Aleks, was offered a “low ball” contract to fight inside the Octagon. The goal is to sign him to an M-1 contract as soon as possible.
M-1 has in the past followed PRIDE FC rules and will continue to do so until a more universal set of rules can be established (if possible).
Fedor rejects the “number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world” label because he feels he has yet to fight and defeat all the best fighters in the world.
M-1 executives plan to hold a major event in Tokyo as soon as July.
Similar to PRIDE FC, live events under the M-1 banner will have as much emphasis on the event as the fights themselves.
Fedor, as well as any fighter under contract for M-1, will be allowed to compete for other organizations if the timing and profits make sense.
M-1 has been around for years as an entity in Europe and now as a global company will try and replicate that success in the United States and other countries.
Monte Cox hopes that UFC fighters nearing the end of their contract will consider fighting for M-1 because of Fedor’s presence and the global mentality.
Fedor is humbled by Randy Couture as a fighter but more so as a person. Hopes he can work out his situation with the UFC and would be honored to fight him somewhere down the road.

*UPDATED* Hi folks, Jesse Holland back from the event. Unfortunately the actual “news” was a bit sparse, as the first opponent and event have yet to be established.

Today’s announcement was more of a presentation of Fedor under the M-1 banner. Truth be told there is quite a bit riding on the success of the Russian.

For starters, M-1 is really pushing the global strategy in hopes that someday any fighter from any organization can fight tournament style to find out who is the best in the world.

While it’s a great concept on paper, it does require the cooperation of the competing organizations. And Dana and company aren’t exactly known for playing well with others. Still, M-1 executives remain optimistic.

Competition is always a good thing, but if Fedor gets KOed in his first match M-1 is going down faster than the HMS Formidable. M-1 is trying to build a brand but it will only succeed if Fedor keeps winning.

Stay tuned during the next week or so as this new endeavor starts coming into focus. Right now we can only speculate until the first batch of fighters is announced.

Knowing Monte Cox’s reputation, I’m sure it will be interesting.

jest także do obejrzenia ta głośna konferencja, o której się tyle mówiło:
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