Tag: Scott Coker

Return of the Emperor? M-1 Rep Says Fedor’s Extension ‘Two-Thirds’ Done

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News Six weeks after MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko lost his first fight in nearly a decade, his M-1 Global representatives continue progress towards an extension that would lock up the Russian great with Str…

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Six weeks after MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko lost his first fight in nearly a decade, his M-1 Global representatives continue progress towards an extension that would lock up the Russian great with Strikeforce in a long-term deal.

The 33-year-old Emelianenko, who has just one fight left on a three-fight contract signed one year ago, has recently voiced a preference for a four-to-six fight extension. The two sides are more than halfway to an agreement, according to M-1 Global director of operations Evgeni Kogan, who told MMA Fighting on Thursday that the sides hope to have a deal in place very soon.

“I think the talks are going well,” he said. “There are always things to get sorted and ironed out but we are probably two-thirds of the way there. I think that the next fight and the deal overall will be announced at the same time within the next month. We have an [M-1 Selection] event in [Atlantic City,] New Jersey on September 18, and we may be ready to announce by then, hopefully.”

Fedor Likely to Re-Sign With Strikeforce

(In my recurring nightmare a Brazilian spider chokes me out with his legs. He’s right behind me isn’t he?)
Despite a general consensus that Fedor Emelianenko’s days as a Strikeforce fighter are likely over after he fulfills his last fight obligation wi…


(In my recurring nightmare a Brazilian spider chokes me out with his legs. He’s right behind me isn’t he?)

Despite a general consensus that Fedor Emelianenko’s days as a Strikeforce fighter are likely over after he fulfills his last fight obligation with the organization, "The Last Emperor" says that he is happy with the California-based promotion and that he will likely sign another deal with them.

"So far I feel very comfortable fighting, very good with my fighting, and I’m planning [to fight] as long as I can physically," he said in a recent interview with M-1global.com. "As far and I’m concerned we should discuss the possibility of signing another contract for four to six fights." 

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The MMA Hour Live Featuring Ed Soares, Joe Riggs, Scott Coker, Miesha Tate

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News, VideosOn this week’s live edition of The MMA Hour, we will first be joined by Anderson Silva’s manager Ed Soares to talk about UFC 117’s thrilling main event.

Then, Strikeforce Chall…

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On this week’s live edition of The MMA Hour, we will first be joined by Anderson Silva’s manager Ed Soares to talk about UFC 117’s thrilling main event.

Then, Strikeforce Challengers 10 headliner Joe Riggs, who will face Louis Taylor on Showtime Friday night, will stop by.

We then welcome back Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, who will preview Friday’s card, as well as next week’s Strikeforce: Houston card and all other Strikeforce-related news.

Chael Sonnen’s manger Mike Robert will also weigh in on Saturday night’s title fight.

Finally, we will also talk to 135-pound women’s star Miesha Tate, who will be one of four women competing in Friday’s one-night tournament on Showtime.

All that, plus your calls.

Watch the show below beginning at 1 PM ET.

Bobby Lashley: I’d Like to Earn a Heavyweight Title Shot in Early 2011

Filed under: Strikeforce, NewsVoicing a belief that he’s turned the corner in his MMA career, Bobby Lashley says he expects to be in the Strikeforce heavyweight title picture by early 2011.

The 5-0 fighter, who is scheduled to face Chad Griggs at Aug….

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Voicing a belief that he’s turned the corner in his MMA career, Bobby Lashley says he expects to be in the Strikeforce heavyweight title picture by early 2011.

The 5-0 fighter, who is scheduled to face Chad Griggs at Aug. 21’s Strikeforce: Houston show, has spent time in recent months training at the San Jose, Calif., American Kickboxing Academy, and said he’s come away bolstered from his sessions with top UFC contender Cain Velasquez along with fellow Strikeforce standout Daniel Cormier.

“Before, I didn’t know where my level was, but I’ve been training with different people, I’ve got different people coming in and different camps that I’m going to. Of late I trained with Cain, regarded as one of the best heavyweights right now, and Cormier and some other heavyweights. My level is really high. I’m really confident of where it is. After this fight, if it goes where I hope it goes, I’m going straight to the top. I know where my abilities are.”

Scott Coker: Nothing Decided on Fedor Emelianenko’s Future, Next CBS Show

Filed under: Strikeforce, NewsFedor Emelianenko and a broadcast deal with the CBS network are two of the most important assets Strikeforce can boast, but right now, they are in holding patterns as respective talks and deliberations continue on both fro…

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Fedor Emelianenko and a broadcast deal with the CBS network are two of the most important assets Strikeforce can boast, but right now, they are in holding patterns as respective talks and deliberations continue on both fronts.

Of the two, it appears that a decision on Emelianenko’s future is more likely to come first.

During a Monday conference call, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker mentioned that the promotion has engaged in recent, productive talks with the Russian fighter’s representatives.

Strikeforce to Meet With Fedor’s Reps About Next Fight, Possible Extension

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsScott Coker has business to attend to on Friday night with the Strikeforce Challengers 9 event that’s emanating from Everett, Washington, but it’s on to other important matters this weekend for the comp…

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Scott Coker has business to attend to on Friday night with the Strikeforce Challengers 9 event that’s emanating from Everett, Washington, but it’s on to other important matters this weekend for the company CEO.

Coker is set to meet with Fedor Emelianenko‘s M-1 representatives this weekend to continue charting a path for Emelianenko’s future.

The Russian star, who lost his first fight in nearly 10 years when he submitted to Fabricio Werdum in June, has just one fight left on his current deal, and a source with knowledge of the situation said this would be the second meeting between the two sides as they address action items involving his career.