Archive for July, 2009
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Belfort Signs with UFC, Will Fight Franklin
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Belfort Signs with UFC, Will Fight FranklinFormer UFC light heavyweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Vitor-Belfort-156">Vitor Belfort</a> will return to the Octagon Sept. 19 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, where he will fight former middleweight champ <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rich-Franklin-392">Rich Franklin</a>
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Fedor Emelianenko: In His Own Words
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Fedor Emelianenko: In His Own WordsNo. 1-ranked heavyweight <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500">Fedor Emelianenko</a> sat down with Sherdog.com after Wednesday’s M-1 Global press conference to talk about the UFC
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M-1: Fedor, UFC Still Talking; Leaks ‘Unfortunate’
Friday, July 31st, 2009
M-1: Fedor, UFC Still Talking; Leaks ‘Unfortunate’M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelstein released a statement Friday in which he criticized reports that <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500">Fedor Emelianenko</a> had turned down a lucrative offer from the UFC and he stressed that talks with the promotion are ongoing
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Sengoku ‘Ninth Battle’ Preview
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Sengoku ‘Ninth Battle’ PreviewUnlike its main competitor in the Japanese market, Dream — whose latest effort appeared a bit rushed — Sengoku has taken the whole summer to work on its ninth installment, which marks the culmination of its 143-pound tournament this Sunday at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan
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Fedor Emelianenko: In His Own Words
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Fedor Emelianenko: In His Own Words<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500">Fedor Emelianenko</a> sat down with Sherdog.com after Wednesday’s M-1 Global press conference to talk about rumors of his impending signing with the UFC
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Pictures: Kitaoka Trains for Title Defense
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Pictures: Kitaoka Trains for Title DefenseSengoku lightweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Satoru-Kitaoka-1756">Satoru Kitaoka</a> trained for his Sengoku “Ninth Battle” bout against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mizuto-Hirota-12078">Mizuto Hirota</a> at Lotus-Paraestra gym in Tokyo
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Blog: Mousasi Excited to Fight for Title
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Blog: Mousasi Excited to Fight for TitleSpeaking exclusively with Greg Savage, <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Gegard-Mousasi-7466">Gegard Mousasi</a> discusses his bout with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Renato-Sobral-274">Renato “Babalu” Sobral</a> and the fight being moved to Strikeforce
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M-1: Fedor Not Offered $30 Million
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
M-1: Fedor Not Offered $30 MillionM-1 Global is denying a report that <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500">Fedor Emelianenko</a> turned down a six-fight $30-million deal this week to join the UFC’s heavyweight ranks.
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Vasquez-Davis Moved to WEC 42
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Vasquez-Davis Moved to WEC 42<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Javier-Vazquez-511">Javier Vazquez</a> will square off against IFL veteran <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/L.C.-Davis-15208">L.C. Davis</a> in a featherweight bout on Aug. 9 at WEC 42 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. <br><br>
The bout had originally been scheduled to take place at Affliction “Trilogy” on Aug. 1 in Anaheim, Calif. However, [...] -
M-1: Fedor Not Offered $30 Million
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
M-1: Fedor Not Offered $30 MillionM-1 Global is denying a report that <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500">Fedor Emelianenko</a> turned down a six-fight $30-million deal this week to join the UFC’s heavyweight ranks.
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CBS Radio host Carmichael Dave reported Wednesday that Emelianenko had turned down an agreement that would have paid him $5 million