Zuffa LLC. refuse to renew the contract of Fedor Emelianenko

[keyser-soze]

Mmabay's credibility sucks but the senario could happen.

The men at the sharp end of Zuffa LLC. have this week refused to renew the contract of formerly ranked number one fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko meaning the Russian heavyweight will be either forced to retire from the sport or compete in the minor leagues.

The news comes via LifeSports.ru who reportedly spoke to sources close to “The Last Emperor” earlier this week. According to the report negotiations stalled after the owners of the UFC came to the table and interjected themselves into the proceedings.

Fedor is on a two fight losing streak after being stopped inside the distance by both Fabricio Werdum (submission) and Antonio “Big Foot” Silva (TKO – doctors stoppage), a position he has never been in before during his career. Stay tuned to MMABay for more on this situation as we get it.

[Kid Gavilan]

Fedor's contract is with Showtime.
Or did something change?

[Dorch]

^ Zuffa purchased SF.

[keyser-soze]

Who knows what the hell goes on over there. I won't believe the article till someone credible releases the same info but I can't say I will be surprised if it's true though.

[Kid Gavilan]

I know, but the contract, was it with Showtime or was it with Strikeforce or was it with both?

[Kid Gavilan]

It might be zuKKKa saving face by saying they won't renew the contract.
Kind of like you get fired, but you tell the boss you quit.

[RunHag]

i was pretty sure it was with SF and a 4 fights deal

[Hollywood Dang]

Well, if so let him fight on M-1 cards and pusth it more like a morepushingmachine *killerline*.

[IQ Wrestler]

Evgani said this is bullshit started by a russian tabloid.

[TEAM BADASS13]

lol

[Fletch]

lol

[ShogunAboveAllElse]

I saw the original article in russian on some other crap website, and to be honest, i'm rather skeptical
I'll wait until this story gets put out on a more reliable news site

[pacohatesyou]

M-1 themselves have said that Fedor's current contract is with Shotime, not Strikeforce.

Zuffa did not inherit Fedor's contract with the purchase of Strikeforce, and this story is bullshit.

[Prince Mo]

just saw it on BJPENN.Com

im just waiting on Evangi to comment on this before anything cos its most likely BS saying the price tag is too high.. and why would they be negotiating right now anyway?

[rcv604]

Evgani said this is bullshit started by a russian tabloid.

[Wisdom Blows]

would rather have fedor retire than fight for the bald headed pig.

[goddamnsleepingpill]

i wonder if fedor beat werdum and bigfoot what the scenario would ahve been.

[nhbnews]

It's all rubbish:

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/3/31/2083047/m-1-global-denies-fedor-emelianenko-cut-from-strikeforce-contract

[juggalo]

Evgani said this is bullshit started by a russian tabloid.

[DieOff]

It's fucking phony info.