"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum" preview: Emelianenko’s legacy again put to the test

Each time top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko steps onto the canvas, his legacy is questioned. And every time he steps from it, the public’s faith is renewed.

This Saturday at “Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum,” Emelianenko fights on…

Each time top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko steps onto the canvas, his legacy is questioned. And every time he steps from it, the public’s faith is renewed.

This Saturday at “Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum,” Emelianenko fights on American soil for the fourth time – this time amid a different climate, and perhaps a more critical one.

In our official event preview, MMAjunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco explains why the focus has been as much on Emelianenko’s future plans as this weekend’s fight. Additionally, he breaks down the rest of the night’s main card, including champ Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos’ latest title defense.