PR: Brothers Emelianenko
March 29th, 2007From now on, instead of putting all the press releases on the News page only, we’re going to duplicate them here so you can get all the news in one place. Here’s one that just went out.
These are written by PR geeks, so don’t get mad at me if they’re a bit stiff. They’re meant for the media - not regular mortals. Make sure you at least skip to the bottom for a cool picture.
The Brothers Emelianenko Make Mixed Martial Arts History
Russian heavyweights will fight at home for first time during April 14 PPV
For Immediate Release
March 27, 2007
It’s difficult to imagine the two baddest brothers on the planet have never fought professionally on their home soil. That situation will soon change thanks to BodogFight. Fedor and Aleksander Emelianenko will make their BodogFight debuts when they headline the much-anticipated pay-per-view spectacle on April 14 at the ICE Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The two heavyweights are already household names in Japan, but have waited a long time to show off their considerable mixed martial arts skills to their own comrades and are thrilled to finally get the opportunity.
“I will try to do my best to show a fine fight for my Russian fans,” says 30-year-old Fedor. The world’s number-one ranked heavyweight is scheduled to take on American Olympic silver-medalist Matt “the Law” Lindland in BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Lindland, Clash of the Nations.
“Our fans wished we could have fights in Russia a long time ago, so I hope they will cheer loudly for us at the ICE Palace,” he adds.
While the 230-pound Fedor (24-1) is anxious to put on a good show, he admits he doesn’t know a whole lot about his 185-pound opponent. Lindland has a 20-4 record, but will be fighting for the first time as a heavyweight.
“I do know Matt is a good fighter who makes a strong attack when he stands. He will also be putting on weight for this fight, so I am preparing myself seriously at an Olympic mountain training camp in Kislovodsk,” Fedor says.
It was Fedor’s commitment to training that helped usher his younger brother Aleksander into the sport of MMA. Instead of babysitting Aleks, who is five years his junior, Fedor would take him along to Sambo practice. Learning to imitate his brother’s moves, Aleks soon went on to train with the legendary Vladimir Mihailovich Voronov. Eventually, he became a two-time Russian national Sambo champion, and a two-time world Sambo champion, and is now ranked among the top 10 heavyweights in the world.
Fittingly, the 253-pound Aleksander (9-3) will precede his older brother and fellow Red Devil Sport Club member into the ring as he squares off against 340-pound American Eric “Big” Pele (10-2) in a super-hot heavyweight matchup that promises to melt the walls of the ICE Palace.
“We are thrilled to have the Emelianenko brothers fighting for BodogFight in Russia,” Bodog Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre says. “They are true superstars of the sport and their participation in this one-of-a-kind event makes it an absolute must-see for all fans of MMA.”
Don’t miss the chance to watch these “Sons of Sambo” in action, as they attempt to add to their already impressive MMA legacy in their beloved Russia.
Presented by BodogFight and M-1, Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Lindland, Clash of the Nations will be available via satellite in more than 44 million households in the United States exclusively on the Dish Network and In Demand, and to more than 3 million households in Canada via Viewers Choice, Shaw and Bell ExpressVu. Details available on fight.bodoglife.net/ppv/.
Just to tie everything together nicely, here’s a picture of Fedor working out in his gym - a converted Russian mine. You’ll note that Fedor works out while shackled to a ball and chain. This is to represent the oppression of the peasant class Fedor experienced under Stalin’s rule.
Of course, that was back before they rebuilt him as a robot.
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April 12th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
The only heavy weight who stands a chance with this beast is CRO COP (one of the few who went the distance with him). Already fought once it was one of the best fights and definatley deserves a rematch
April 15th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
fedor and his bro are 2 of the top mma fighters in the world they have awsome work ethics and if i had a chance to train with them i would become a sponge and learn anything i could from both of them
April 16th, 2007 at 10:50 am
fedor is by far the greatest fighter in mma and no one right now stands a chance with him he’s far to good mentally and Aleksander is the most exciting knockout puncher i have ever seen
April 24th, 2007 at 10:38 am
I wanna see Fedor fight Igor Vovchanchian (?). They have been compared so many times as being the same. I am a huge fan of both fighters and think Fedor would win, but it would be a fight to add to highlight reels everywhere. Do your thing Bodog, and put that fight together.
April 25th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
Gonzaga does certainly seem to be a worthy match for Fedor.
April 26th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Fedor and cro cop should go again.
May 4th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
yeah i think nobody will beat fedor right now cuz hes the best fighter.
May 4th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
f. Emelianenko vs. Coulture
A. Emelianenko vs. A. Arlovski
make it happen
please
May 28th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Obviamente los luchadores del Pride son superiores a los del UFC, los Rusos la tienen facil
June 3rd, 2007 at 5:51 pm
fedor and aleksander are the greatest fighter ever i would love to see both of them come to the ufc and dominate the heavyweight division. no one could stand up to them. i mean randlemanb suplex fedor and the got submitted. the three greatest are fedor aleksander and cro cop i’m there biggest fans i ‘ve seen just about every match they’ve been in. thanks rick davis
June 6th, 2007 at 7:05 am
A real fight card should look like this dudes.
Fedor vs. Randy
Aleksander vs. Arlovski
Q.Jackson vs. Dan Henderson
Tim Syvia vs. Gonzaga
Cro cop vs. Houston Alexsander
June 6th, 2007 at 7:07 am
A real fight card should look like this dudes.
Fedor vs. Randy
Aleksander vs. Arlovski
Q.Jackson vs. Dan Henderson
Tim Syvia vs. Gonzaga
Cro cop vs. Houston Alexsander
These is a real fight card guys.
June 6th, 2007 at 8:32 am
Hah! Yeah, I’ve NEVER seen a card like that. Even UFC has never had a card like that. Do you have any idea how fucking expensive that would be?? These guys don’t fight on credit.
Keep dreaming, Anthony.
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June 28th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
id love to see fedor go in and show some of those guys in UFC what a BADASS really is…Those guys always hype themselves up to the hilt and Fedor just quietly lets his actions speak for itself
July 5th, 2007 at 2:12 am
FEDOR IS SCARED OF RANDY
July 27th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Quiero trabajar para Fedor radico en Mexico distrito federal y me gusta pelear soy un exparacaidista del ejercito