Strikeforce Announces Emelianenko vs Rogers as Fedor Meets NYC
MMA's top-ranked heavyweight to face undefeated Brett "The Grim" Rogers this fall on Showtime
The famed Fedor "The Last Emperor'' Emelianenko took a humongous bite out of the Big Apple Wednesday as hundreds of appreciative fans arrived early and stayed late to catch a glimpse of the mixed martial arts superstar and universally recognized No. 1 heavyweight in the world at a Free Open Workout and Meet & Greet in New York City.
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In a major news development, it was announced that the talented, exciting Fedor (30-1) of Russia would meet undefeated, hard-hitting Brett "The Grim'' Rogers of Minneapolis on SHOWTIME® this fall. It will be Fedor's first start since M-1 Globaland STRIKEFORCE signed a ground-breaking agreement to co-promote major events.
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STRIKEFORCE Founder and CEO Scott Coker addresses the media and fans who turned out at Fighthouse on Wednesday.
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Fedor was in a jovial mood as he answered questions from the media and fans.
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President of M-1 Global, Vadim Finkelchtein, is interviewed by SHOWTIME.
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Fedor hit the mitts and worked the bag during his workout. |
Fedor hit the mitts and worked the bag during his workout. |
It was an opportunity of a lifetime for many of the fans, who were able to get autographs, take pictures and get up close and personal with the great Fedor. |
Photos: Esther Lin/Strikeforce
Press Release Published August 27, 2009