The men at the sharp end of Zuffa LLC. have this week refused to renew the contract of formerly ranked number one fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko meaning the Russian heavyweight will be either forced to retire from the sport or compete in the minor leagues.
The news comes via LifeSports.ru who reportedly spoke to sources close to “The Last Emperor” earlier this week. According to the report negotiations stalled after the owners of the UFC came to the table and interjected themselves into the proceedings.
Fedor is on a two fight losing streak after being stopped inside the distance by both Fabricio Werdum (submission) and Antonio “Big Foot” Silva (TKO – doctors stoppage), a position he has never been in before during his career. Stay tuned to MMABay for more on this situation as we get it.
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