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Monte Cox: Fedor a Free Agent, Show Goes on
by MMAjunkie.com Staff [mmajunkie-staff] on Mar 26, 2008 at 9:53 am in - News -
M-1 Global CEO Monte Cox has confirmed that the recently restructured organization has split ways and made Fedor Emelianenko a free agent, but he vows a show will still be held on June 14 in Chicago without the famed Russian fighter.

Cox made the comments Monday on the "The Savage Dog Show" on Sherdog Radio.

According to Cox, "different philosophies" between the American and Russian divisions of the company forced the split. The Russians and Emelianenko have kept the M-1 name.

Cox also confirmed that Emelianenko never actually signed a contract -- just a letter of intent -- with the organization.

As MMAjunkie.com (MMA blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps - MMAjunkie.com) reported on Tuesday, Emelianenko is now entertaining offers from other organizations, including EliteXC. MMAjunkie.com was told that a four-fight deal could be worth millions of dollars, especially when factoring in potential pay-per-view bonuses. However, a stipulation that stated that the fighter must be billed as "M-1 Global's Fedor Emelianenko" now appears unneeded.

EliteXC is believed to be one of many organizations, including the UFC, vying for Emelianenko's services.

For now Cox and investors from Sibling Entertainment are moving forward on plans for a June 14 show. He's says it'll be along the lines of an EliteXC or WEC show "with a bigger headliner."

Cox said he expects to turn a profit with the show now that the organization doesn't have to pay Emelianenko's salary.

Just more b.s. regarding fedor. Sorry if this isnt thread worthy

[thebwit]

Hah so they almost admit that it was just a front to get someone else to pay for Fedor. Awesome.

[mcptfc2007]

haha there u go then, right second time around here, fedor sign with the ufc ffs,

[Quintessential Studmuffin]

This whole situation is just so ridiculous.

Wake me up when he's fighting a top 10 guy. Till then I could really give 2 shits for "M1 Globals" Fedor.

[Splandman]

Its funny Cox says he will get a bigger headliner. Really? Who?

[POINDEXTER]

The Fedor circus continues...

Originally Posted by Splandman

Its funny Cox says he will get a bigger headliner. Really? Who?

I think he meant bigger than the headliners of the EliteXC and WEC shows, not bigger than Fedor. Who could he be referring to, I wonder?

[BigBanda]

A bigger headliner?? Well unless they pull that headliner from another organization then not sure who the hell it would be.

[Splandman]

Originally Posted by POINDEXTER

The Fedor circus continues...



I think he meant bigger than the headliners of the EliteXC and WEC shows, not bigger than Fedor. Who could he be referring to, I wonder?

That does make more sense, and would be possible. I wonder who he is referring to? Maybe its just wishful thinking.

[Bigshanks666]

The only thing M-1 ever had to bring to the table was Fedor. Now they dont have him, so what do they have? I doubt they'll ever put a show on and wont be suprised if/when they disappear. I could be wrong but hey, it wouldnt be the first time.

[O_O]

this is huge news. It's the first time that Fedor coming to one of the more legit companies is confirmed. He'll be fighting Antonio Silva, Cro Cop, Couture or someone from the UFC within the year.