Author: MMAjunkie.com Staff [mmajunkie-staff]

M-1: Fedor Emelianenko fighting Fabricio Werdum in May, off planned April CBS card

After weeks of doubt about the fighter’s once-expected participation, Fedor Emelianenko will not, in fact, fight in April during Strikeforce’s return to CBS airwaves.

According to a report from MMAFighting.com, M-1 officials today said at a M-1 Selection Eastern European press conference that Emelianenko will fight Fabricio Werdum – but not until May.

Strikeforce officials have not confirmed plans for the April show, but as MMAjunkie.com reported on Wednesday, it could move to Showtime (or be delayed altogether) now that Emelianenko won’t be involved.


After weeks of doubt about the fighter’s once-expected participation, Fedor Emelianenko will not, in fact, fight in April during Strikeforce’s return to CBS airwaves.

According to a report from MMAFighting.com, M-1 officials today said at a M-1 Selection Eastern European press conference that Emelianenko will fight Fabricio Werdum – but not until May.

Strikeforce officials have not confirmed plans for the April show, but as MMAjunkie.com reported on Wednesday, it could move to Showtime (or be delayed altogether) now that Emelianenko won’t be involved.


With Poland conquered, teenage prodigy Marcin Held hopes for big-stage MMA offer

With an 8-0 professional record and perfect 25-0 amateur mark, Marcin Held is looking for an opportunity with one of mixed martial arts’ top promotions.

However, two factors are working against him: his age (he’s only 18) and his location (he lives in Poland).

Despite national hero Mariusz Pudzianowski’s successful MMA debut prompting a surge of MMA interest in Poland, Held is struggling to move to the next level of his career. In our latest “Fight Path” installment, MMAjunkie.com’s Kyle Nagel talks to the teenage prodigy about some the roadblocks.


With an 8-0 professional record and perfect 25-0 amateur mark, Marcin Held is looking for an opportunity with one of mixed martial arts’ top promotions.

However, two factors are working against him: his age (he’s only 18) and his location (he lives in Poland).

Despite national hero Mariusz Pudzianowski’s successful MMA debut prompting a surge of MMA interest in Poland, Held is struggling to move to the next level of his career. In our latest “Fight Path” installment, MMAjunkie.com’s Kyle Nagel talks to the teenage prodigy about some the roadblocks.


“Countdown to UFC on Versus 1” airs March 6 after WEC 47

The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its Versus debut on March 21, and to promote the upcoming show, Versus airs “Countdown to UFC on Versus 1” immediately following the live broadcast of WEC 47.

WEC 47 takes place March 6, and the “Countdown to UFC on Versus 1” one-hour special airs immediately afterward at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT, a Versus official today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com.

UFC on Versus 1 takes place at the 1STBANK Center (formerly The Odeum Colorado) in Broomfield, Colo.


The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its Versus debut on March 21, and to promote the upcoming show, Versus airs “Countdown to UFC on Versus 1” immediately following the live broadcast of WEC 47.

WEC 47 takes place March 6, and the “Countdown to UFC on Versus 1” one-hour special airs immediately afterward at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT, a Versus official today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com.

UFC on Versus 1 takes place at the 1STBANK Center (formerly The Odeum Colorado) in Broomfield, Colo.


Thomas vs. Askren tourney bout, Curran vs. Doherty among Bellator 14 additions

After announcing a pair of opening-round featherweight matchups, Bellator Fighting Championships officials have set three additional bouts for the second event of its upcoming second season, Bellator 14.

A featured attraction is an opening-round welterweight tournament matchup between NCAA Division I national wrestling champion and Olympian Ben Askren and. former UFC and Strikeforce fighter Ryan Thomas.

Non-tourney matchups include veteran and Chicago-area fighter Jeff Curran  vs. Joe Doherty and Felice Herrig vs. Catia Vitoria.


After announcing a pair of opening-round featherweight matchups, Bellator Fighting Championships officials have set three additional bouts for the second event of its upcoming second season, Bellator 14.

A featured attraction is an opening-round welterweight tournament matchup between NCAA Division I national wrestling champion and Olympian Ben Askren and. former UFC and Strikeforce fighter Ryan Thomas.

Non-tourney matchups include veteran and Chicago-area fighter Jeff Curran  vs. Joe Doherty and Felice Herrig vs. Catia Vitoria.


MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC heavyweight Frank Mir and MLB All-Star Jose Canseco

For today’s edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio, we plucked two heavyweights straight from the headlines. UFC 111 co-headliner Frank Mir talks about his upcoming interim-title fight with Shane Carwin and recent apology, and MLB All-Star Jose Canseco discusses why he’s committed himself to a new journey in MMA.

Also joining the show are TUFF-N-UFF promoter Jeff Meyer and fighter Larry Mir (Frank’s cousin), who competes at Friday’s TUFF-N-UFF event in Las Vegas.

MMAjunkie.com Radio begins at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino’s Race & Sports Book. Listen to
and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


For today’s edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio, we plucked two heavyweights straight from the headlines. UFC 111 co-headliner Frank Mir talks about his upcoming interim-title fight with Shane Carwin and recent apology, and MLB All-Star Jose Canseco discusses why he’s committed himself to a new journey in MMA.

Also joining the show are TUFF-N-UFF promoter Jeff Meyer and fighter Larry Mir (Frank’s cousin), who competes at Friday’s TUFF-N-UFF event in Las Vegas.

MMAjunkie.com Radio begins at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino’s Race & Sports Book. Listen to
and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


WEC 47 Q&A session includes Urjah Faber, Donald Cerrone on March 5

Prior to WEC 47 fighters taking to the scale for official weigh-ins, World Extreme Cagefighting officials host a Q&A session with contenders Urijah Faber and Donald Cerrone on Friday, March 5.

The session, hosted by WEC broadcaster Todd Harris, takes place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET.

Following the Q&A session are the fighter weigh-ins at 5 p.m. ET. Both events take place in conjunction with the Arnold Sports Festival in Exhibit Hall C of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio.


Prior to WEC 47 fighters taking to the scale for official weigh-ins, World Extreme Cagefighting officials host a Q&A session with contenders Urijah Faber and Donald Cerrone on Friday, March 5.

The session, hosted by WEC broadcaster Todd Harris, takes place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET.

Following the Q&A session are the fighter weigh-ins at 5 p.m. ET. Both events take place in conjunction with the Arnold Sports Festival in Exhibit Hall C of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio.