Fedor was the last to know: "The cancellation took our company completely by surprise, as Fedor...

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"The cancellation took our company completely by surprise, as Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 Challenge fighter Mikahil Zayats, and a traveling party of 35 people from Russia consisting of Fedor's trainers, friends, family, as well as M-1 support personnel were all on a plane en route to Anaheim."

"Additionally, Fedor did not learn of the cancellation until arriving at the airport and informed directly by M-1 legal counsel."

"M-1 Global understands and shares the disappointment being expressed by many fans that Fedor will not be able to compete on Aug. 1 as scheduled. However, we will work to ensure that Fedor returns to active competition as soon as possible."

HT: m-1global.com

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35 people?

sheesh.

Fedor needs to release these ‘cronies’.

by pr0cs on Jul 25, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions

Paid for by courtesy of Affliction Entertainment.

by cyph on Jul 25, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Most likely on a plane paid for by Affliction due to contractual obligations. All 35 people.

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jul 25, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions

Its going to be really interesting which route Fedor and his management will take. I bet they’ll continue to punk out and not sign with the UFC. Its funny how the UFC contract is signed by all these other fighters like Anderson, Lyoto, Georges, B.J., Randy, but not Fedor.

by thesource on Jul 25, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs

At this point, Fedor will look like he’s ducking Brock is he signs anywhere else. That is the fight we all want to see.

When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift

by Derek Suboticki on Jul 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

He did get on a plane without an actual opponent. He had to have known this scenario was possible. I wonder how much money Affliction still owes Fedor.

by Zou want a piece? on Jul 25, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions