SEAL BEACH, California (July 15, 2009) — Even in promotions he
doesn’t fight for, Fedor is the star. In the wake of Brock Lesnar’s current
heavyweight win, Fedor Emelianenko is the talk of the town. Leave it to Fedor
to steal another man’s fire without ever uttering a word. Lesnar’s bad behavior
at his recent victory has his name appearing in all kinds of sports and
mainstream media venues. But much of the attention gets instantly shifted away
from his WWE-style antics to a potential match-up between him and the wildly
acknowledged heavyweight champion of the world—Fedor “The Last Emperor”
Emelianenko.
It seems that Lesnar is being cast as the MMA villain du jour. And
since every villain needs a hero, media and fans alike seem to prefer Fedor as
the man for the job. Instead of celebrating Lesnar’s victory or simply
descrying his after-fight performance, many are looking for vengeance. And the
one to provide his medicine, they have decided is the world’s ultimate
heavyweight champ—Fedor. Disgruntled fans angry at his unsportsmanlike behavior
think Fedor would teach Lesnar a painful lesson. Fedor’s name has appeared in
every article written about the recent match, and in editorials and chatrooms
around the world. If this should be a time for Lesnar to bask in his notoriety,
it seems that all the attention is going to The Last Emperor. It’s as if Lesnar
handed his victory over to the WAMMA Heavyweight Champion on a platter.
Everyone, everywhere is talking about Fedor.
Comparisons abound between the two fighters, there’s even a poll
asking who would win a bout between Fedor and the bulky Lesnar, with Fedor in
the lead. Fedor’s technical superiority is measured against Lesnar’s heft. And
the Russian fighter’s cool, collected, and always respectful demeanor stand in
contrast to the outburst by Lesnar after his last bout.
Ironically, at one time, the competition rejected claims of
Fedor’s dominance in the ring. But now even they have abandoned their claims
and openly recognized Fedor’s insurmountable skills. In fact, the competition
is being judged by its potential to upset the WAMMA Champ who now fights for
Affliction M-1 Global. They couldn’t ignore the facts or the fans any longer.
Before Lesnar’s match, an Internet campaign was started to get fans to chant
Fedor Emelianenko's name during the fight. The chanting never materialized. But
the enthusiasm for Fedor is impossible to disregard.
And the excitement is swelling as all prepare for Fedor’s August 1st
battle against “The Babyfaced Assassin,” Josh Barnett, at Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy.”
All eyes—including a mass of newly anointed Fedor fans—will be on the ring when
the number one and two ranked heavyweight fighters of the world meet to
establish who is the best in the world. And whoever wins that match will rein
supreme, as the legitimate world heavyweight champion and the most exciting
heavyweight in MMA.
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M-1 Global and M-1 Challenge
M-1 Global has been one of the leading mixed martial arts (MMA)
organizations in the world for over a decade. International MMA stars who
have fought under the M-1 banner have included Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei
Arlovski, Aleksander Emelianenko, Keith Jardine, Alistair Overeem, Yushin
Okami, Ben Rothwell, Mike Pyle, Melvin Manhoef, Roman Zenstov, Denis Kang,
Martin Kampmann, Omar Suloev, and Chalid Arrab, to name a few. (www.m1mixfight.com)
The Trump Organization
The Trump Organization encompasses global real estate development
and global licensing, sales and marketing, property management, golf course
development, entertainment, entertainment and product licensing, brand
development as well as restaurants and event planning. Donald J. Trump is the
Chairman and President of the Trump Organization, a privately held company in
New York. (www.Trump.com)
Golden Boy Promotions
Los Angeles-based Golden Boy Promotions was established in 2002 by
Oscar de la Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional
company. Golden Boy Promotions currently has over 60 fighters under contract,
from future hall of famers Bernard Hopkins, Sugar Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel
Marquez, to current world champions Ricky Hatton, David Haye, Joel Casamayor,
Israel Vazquez and Gerry Peñalosa. Also included on the company’s roster
are top contenders Jeff Lacy, Juan Diaz, Daniel Ponce De Leon, Jhonny Gonzalez,
Librado Andrade, Rocky Juarez and Rey Bautista; 2004 Olympians Abner Mares,
Vicente Escobedo and Rock Allen; and highly regarded prospects Danny Garcia,
Jermell Charlo, Hylon Williams and Carlos and Juan Velasquez. (www.goldenboypromotions.com)
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