The eminent Russian fighter in the mixed style Emelianenko Fedor has already signed a contract for a fight with the Brazilian wrestler Fabio Maldonado.
Emelianenko VS Maldonado
A much-desired event took place in Moscow, at which the next fight of Fedor Emelianenko was determined. Last year, the fighter announced that he would resume his professional career. The break was almost four years. The fight is scheduled for June 2016. The battle, to the delight of domestic fans, will take place in Russia.
It is worth noting that this will be the second martial art for Emelianenko after he returned to boxing. The first fight took place in the Rizin Fighting World Grand Pri tournament in Japan at the end of last year. In it, he emerged victorious in the 1st round by knockout. The competitor was the Indian fighter Jaideep Singh. After this battle, Fedor has 39 fights, of which only 4 defeats and 35 victories.
Future rival Fabio Maldonado is nominated by the UFC. However, after he lost to American fighter Cory Andreson last year, he was fired. Fabio specialization - professional fighter mixed martial arts. He won 22 times and has not a single defeat. Emelianenko is a four-time MMA world champion in heavyweight according to PRIDE, a four-time world champion in combat sambo.
Future duel has great importance, because Emelianenko will have to speak to the Russian audience after a long period, and, of course, everyone is waiting for his victory.
The FIGHT NIGHTS promotion company is organizing a mixed martial arts event, within which the fight will take place. In general, the tournament should be interesting and eventful.
duel line
It is believed that the Emelianenko fight in his home country will be a historic event in the sport. After all, he is a world-class fighter and is able to raise the rating of Russian MMA by international level. Such a duel is a new impetus for the popularization of mixed martial arts among young people.
Fedor himself says about the upcoming fight that he is preparing in the most thorough way and has already watched the fights of his opponent many times. He notes that Maldonado is a high-class fighter, has swipe and excellent technique, is able to concentrate on the game, work in a prone position, and it is almost impossible to piss him off. Although there are weaknesses too. But he did not specify them, saying that he would show everything in the ring. Emelianenko is confident that he will give his victory to the fans and dedicate it to his return.
Maldonado has also commented on the upcoming fight. He believes that he is waiting for the fight with the strongest modern fighter. In Brazil, everyone knows about Emelianenko. And many people think Fabio is just crazy because he agreed to fight him. But MMA is an unforeseen sport. History knows cases when even worldwide famous athletes and celebrities were losing in the shortest time.
And Fedor is good both in wrestling and in technique. He is able to knock out in one second. But, as Fabio noted, he also knows jiu-jitsu and boxing. It is still difficult for him to talk specifically about the future fight. However, he said that he would look for any opportunity to get a knockout. At the press conference, Fabio said that he was a little nervous, but during the battle he would not have any excitement.
General Director of FIGHT NIGHTS and part-time organizer of the tournament Gadzhiev Kamil gladly informed that the contract has already been signed and an excellent confrontation awaits everyone. In addition, he said that their organization is proud that it was she who got the opportunity to organize a duel of this magnitude. It is worth noting that the choice of a fighter was not easy, many eminent fighters were considered. Their main qualities should be good skills, sufficient experience, as they have to fight with such famous fighters as Fedor Emelianenko. But in order for the battle to take place, the consent of both parties who take part in the negotiations is necessary. It was with Maldonado that they managed to come to an agreement fairly quickly. Gadzhiev indicated that Fabio accepted the battle, because for him it would be an excellent test of strength.
Accordingly, the upcoming fight Maldonado VS Emelianenko is a unique opportunity to appreciate the professionalism of the Russian fighter, who is characterized by calmness, composure and restraint.
Fedor has always been distinguished by the fact that he knows how to ignore external irritants both before and after the fight, withstand the tense atmosphere of the hall and insult opponents. He never "charges" with aggression before he meets an opponent. This is a person who is always balanced and calm and can perfectly control emotions. His fights are always outstanding and fascinate with a well-established line of equipment that allows you to fight with great efficiency, regardless of the prevailing atmosphere and external factors.
On June 17, 2016, on the banks of the Neva, fans of mixed martial arts witnessed a grandiose show. After the representative M-1 Challenge 68 tournament, Severnaya Palmyra provided the Sibur Arena venue for the Fight Nights Global 50 fight evening, the main highlight of which was Fedor Emelianenko vs Fabio Maldonado.
Of course, that evening the Sibur Arena was packed to capacity - all seven thousand seats in the hall were filled with amateurs mixed style martial arts. It is worth recalling that at the end of April, representatives of Emelianenko agreed with the Maldonado team to hold the fight in Russia on June 17.
Then the video of the signing of the contract between the parties was replicated by the leading sports media. Interestingly, for the 39-year-old "Last Emperor", the fight on June 17 was already the second after returning to professional sports. This fight was broadcast on live federal sports channel MATCH TV. In addition, the video from this fight was available on a variety of thematic sites.
Before the start of the fight Emelianenko vs Maldonado in St. Petersburg, the legendary Russian athlete was seen as the unequivocal favorite of this confrontation. There were practically no those who believed that the Brazilian would be able to start a serious fight in a duel. However, a strong mixed-style fighter shamed the skeptics and showed that he did not come to Russia to capitulate in advance, but to defeat Fedor. By the way, the Brazilian was going to dedicate his possible victory to those who never give up in life. Fabio, unlike Fedor, is known in the MMA world as a classic striker. During his tenure as a professional boxer, the Brazilian won all of his 22 fights. Most of them were won for a clear advantage, anyone can see the video of those fights on the Internet.
For those who have not watched the video of the fight, let us explain: in the first round, Fedor lost without any questions, and his opponent dominated so much that it seemed to Emelianenko that an early defeat was about to be counted. “The last emperor at the very beginning of the battle had to endure several powerful blows, and then the fight almost stopped altogether, since Fedor was sent to the floor of the ring, and the Brazilian fighter began to do his best to finish off the Russian hero in the stalls. After the first five minutes, the whole face of the legend looked more like a bloody mess.
However, at the beginning of this battle, Fedor managed to do the main thing - to stand under powerful blows his younger opponent. In the current situation, every fighter could probably panic, but not the “Last Emperor”. 
In the following rounds, Emelianenko gradually took control of the fight, and clearly excelled in the final segment of the fight. Nevertheless, the video of the first five minutes of the fight generated a huge amount of gossip - the judges could give this segment to the Brazilian with a double advantage. It is quite possible that the factor of native stands played here, which it was difficult not to take into account even the most unbiased referee.
A draw in this confrontation would have been a fair result for many, but the refereeing trio thought otherwise. Two of them awarded the victory to Emelianenko with a minimal margin, and the third considered the result a draw. A very equal, insanely tense and bloody battle ended in a not entirely obvious, but still well-deserved victory for the Russian hero. However, such a victory can rather be called a triumph of the will of the great Russian fighter, rather than a win resulting from the course of the duel. 
On June 17, The Last Emperor once again proved that willpower in professional sports, which means no less skill and tactical training.
At the end of the sports show, Fedor Emelianenko said live on the MATCH TV channel that now all his thoughts are focused on the next fight, the date of which has not yet been determined. He once again announced that he was finishing his sports career he's not going to. The "Last Emperor" thanked his team, doctors and, of course, the fans. Admitting that this was not his most outstanding fight, he nevertheless expressed the hope that the fans liked the show. A few days later, representatives of Emelianenko promised to make a comprehensive analysis of the video of the fight in preparation for Fedor's more serious rivals.
In turn, Fabio Maldonado, after the fight, confessed his love to Fedor Emelianenko, naming him among his three heroes, along with his father and Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone. In addition, the Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter said that in general he agrees with the result of the fight on June 17 and does not intend to appeal. However, a few days later, the Maldonado team filed a protest against the decision of the judges. They asked the MMA federation to recalculate the final result based on watching the video of the fight. Of course, in the end, this protest was not satisfied, but the authority of the Brazilian fighter increased even more because of this.
Much more emotional were Internet users. After the confrontation between Emelianenko and Maldonado, a heated discussion continued on the network regarding the fairness of awarding the victory to the “Last Emperor”:
- Many felt that the judges serving the fight on June 17 played along with the legend a little Russian sports. In their opinion, a draw would be a fair outcome of this confrontation.
- Others speak even more specifically, stating that if the fight had taken place outside the borders of Russia, then Fedor would almost certainly have been defeated, since the Brazilian athlete managed to send Emelianenko to a standing knockout in the first round.
Colleagues of both athletes in MMA also actively spoke out about the last fight Emelianenko vs Maldonado. Many of them, as well as ordinary fans, agreed that a draw would be a fair outcome of the confrontation. However, they once again admired the unparalleled courage and character of Fedor, who simply unbelievably survived in the first round.
The quintessence of the general mood was the opinion about the fight expressed by another Russian mixed martial artist Sergey Kharitonov. This athlete said that he was very sick and worried about Fedor, but if he were a judge, he would never have given him a victory. Some, overly zealous fighters advised Emelianenko to completely leave big sport. However, knowing the character of Fedor, there is no doubt that the date of farewell to the “cage” will be set only by him!
The fight of Fedor Emelianenko on June 17, 2016 against Fabio Maldonado will take place at the St. Petersburg arena of the Sibur Arena as part of the Fight Nights Global 50 tournament.
Fedor Emelianenko - Fabio Maldonado: date of the fight, when
June 17, 2016 at the St. Petersburg arena of the Sibur-Arena in the framework of the Fight Nights Global 50 tournament, the duel of the Russian Fedor Emelianenko against the Brazilian fighter Fabio Maldonado will take place. A big evening of mixed martial arts, in which, in addition to Emelianenko and Maldonado, another 30 athletes will perform, will begin at 18.30 Moscow time.
Emelianenko - Maldonado June 17, 2016: live broadcast, on which channel to watch online
The match between Emelianenko and Maldonado will be broadcast live on June 17, 2016 by the Match TV channel. The live broadcast will also be available on the channel's website. The fight starts at 21:30 Moscow time.
Fedor Emelianenko - Fabio Maldnado: before the fight
For 39-year-old Fedor Emelianenko, the fight with Fabio Maldonado in St. Petersburg will be the fortieth intkbbee in professional career. Until that moment, Fedor left the ring 34 times as a winner, and 27 times he won ahead of schedule either by knockout or after the “surrender” of the opponent. Emelianenko lost only 4 fights, 3 of them by knockout.
Mine last Stand Fedor Emelianenko spent December 31, 2015 in Japan when he entered the ring against the Indian fighter Jaideep Singh. The intrigue did not work then: it took Fedor literally two minutes to win by technical knockout.
Emelianenko - Singh. VIDEO of the fight
The upcoming bout with the Brazilian will have to " the last emperor"of particular importance, because the Russian, whose fighting career has been going on for two decades, will have to fight for the first time in front of the domestic public after a long break. Therefore, Fedor approaches the fight with Maldonado with all responsibility.
Speaking about his opponent, Fedor noticed that Maldonado is very strong and enduring, he has a strong blow and great technique. However, the opponent, according to the Russian, also has weaknesses, which Fedor will certainly try to take advantage of during the fight. In any case, Fedor admitted that he would be opposed by a highly professional athlete. Therefore, before the fight with Maldonado, Fedor asked the journalists not to ask him to assess his chances, but simply to watch the fight, which would put everything in its place.
Fedor Emelianenko - Fabio Maldonado. A PHOTO
Brazilian Fabio Maldonado now specializes in mixed martial arts, however, sports world he is better known as a boxer. In boxing, he achieved simply impressive achievements: in 22 fights, he managed to achieve 22 victories.
Since spring 2010. Maldonado moved to mixed martial arts, where he spent 31 fights in the ring and won 22 victories with 9 defeats. However, it is worth recognizing that the Brazilian lost three of the last four fights. However, the meeting with Fedor Emelianenko, as the Brazilian admitted, he regards as a chance to loudly declare himself again.
Emelianenko - Maldonado. Weighing. VIDEO
Before the fight with the Last Emperor, Fabio Maldonado told how he was going to fight the legend of mixed martial arts.
“I expect a tough fight. I have the advantage in boxing. I will not play modesty and say that his boxing skills are better. My past mistakes have resulted in heavy punches being missed because I always thought my boxing skills were better. From the very beginning of the fight, I must not make mistakes. By errors I mean missing heavy blows and takedowns, although the latter would be a less significant mistake. I am aware that he has the skills of finishing on the ground, but being knocked down is much more dangerous than a missed takedown. So you need to start the fight with concentration. He has a single knockout punch, so you have to be careful in the stance,” said the Brazilian.
However, Maldonado admits that he will face one of the strongest, if not the strongest fighter in the world.
“In my opinion, even today, Fedor is one of the ten strongest fighters in the world. He is very strong. If you bring him together with any of the top 10 UFC, then he is able to beat them. I don't know anything about my future yet. I was offered fights in Italy and the USA, but I do not answer, because I only think about the fight with Fedor.
Fedor himself, after the fight on June 17, said that he could hold the next fight in the UFC. He called this possibility likely in an interview with mmafighting.com.
"Yes. Such a possibility exists. I always wanted to fight in the UFC, I would fight there, but for now we are looking at a deal, and it should reflect the interests of both parties, them and my organization. Until a full understanding is reached, we are in limbo. I'm much closer to an agreement now than when I first got back. Yes, we received an offer. But there are a few more subtle points that I would like to discuss, ”the Russian fighter quotes the publication.
Emelianenko - Maldonado: tickets, where to buy
Ticket prices start at 3,000 rubles and reach 25,000 for seats next to the ring. Tickets can be purchased at the Sibur Arena box office, at MMA ticket sales points, and online.
Emelianenko - Maldonado: expert predictions
In the upcoming battle, experts unanimously predict the victory of Emelianenko. The Brazilian can only hope for lucky punch. Therefore, according to experts' forecasts, the fight will most likely not go beyond the first round. Judging by the interviews of the fighters, Fabio is only thinking about how to survive until round number 2, while Emelianenko is making plans for the next fight already under the auspices of the UFC.
Emelianenko - Maldonado: bookmaker rates
It was not possible to find this fight in the line of domestic bookmakers. This is due to the fact that the fight is not rated, therefore, according to experts, there is a high probability of a sensation here. According to analysts, Emelianenko is the favorite to win on June 17, but Maldonado also has a chance.
Quotes bookmaker Pari-Match:
Fedor Emelianenko - 1.07
Fabio Maldonado - 6.80
On June 17, 2016, the Fight Nights Global 50 show was held, in the main battle of which Fedor Emelianenko and Fabio Maldonado met.
"The Last Emperor" was initially positioned as a clear favorite of the confrontation. Maldonado against his background looked like another "bag" ...
Let's see what will come out of this confrontation.
Material updated
First round
We did not do without surprises: Emelianenko confidently started the fight, but made a mistake ... Fedor made a mistake in his pressure and fell, which Maldonado tried to take advantage of. It is not clear how Emelianenko withstood this pressure !!! Emelianenko staggered once or twice, and the legendary fighter leveled off not without problems.
Emelianenko missed, but Maldonado gave it his all...
Here's your bag! Incredible fight! In general, it is not clear how Emelianenko survived, how he endured ...
Second round
Surely, Fedor felt the brunt of his own mistakes. The second half was supposed to correct the situation.
The pace slowed down, Emelianenko began to act more carefully. And this resulted in the confident dominance of Fedor.
Third round
Yes, the fighters give out a real spectacle.
Battered faces, rage, pressure - a chic duel! Surprised Maldonado, to be honest. Hardly anyone expected the fight to be so equal!
Fedor tried to smooth the impression, turned the tide of the fight... We are waiting for the referee's decision.
Fedor Emelianenko won by the majority of judges' votes!
Video of the fight "Emelianenko - Maldonado":
Fedor has long become a symbol - in him we see a real Russian man, best fighter planets, MMA legend... We wish Fedor big victories! Looking forward to his next fight!
On June 17, in St. Petersburg at the SIBUR Arena, a fight will take place between the Russian Fedor Emelianenko and the Brazilian Fabio Maldonado. What time will the fight start? Emelianenko and Maldonado, where it will be shown and whether there is still an opportunity to buy tickets - about all this in the review of "Sports Day by Day".
Fight Emelianenko vs Maldonado June 17
The favorite of the fight is Fedor Emelianenko, but Maldonado is not going to give up. He has already stated that he wants to knock out the Last Emperor. Fabio believes that he is stronger in boxing, but he soberly assessed his disadvantages: “I expect a tough battle. My attention is more drawn to the fight in the stand than in the stalls. Before the fight with Stipe Miocic, I was warned to be worried that he might go to the ground. If Fedor knocks me to the ground, then the fight will continue there. I have been doing jiu-jitsu all my life. I think that Fedor is stronger and faster, but the fight will continue if he goes to the ground." Maldonado also noted that the chances of winning are about 50/50.
Emelianenko is traditionally balanced and does not suffer from hatred, so he expressed his respect for the opponent, but we are well aware that he is confident in success.
At the weigh-in ceremony for the participants of the FIGHT NIGHTS GLOBAL 50 show, the final weight of the athletes before the fight was determined: Fedor showed a weight of 105.9 kg, his opponent - 104.7 kg.
Emelianenko's next fight - where to watch
Fight between Emelianenko and Maldonado will be shown live by the Match TV channel, starting at 21.30.
Interestingly, before having fought against Maldonado, Emelianenko is already thinking about the next fight, and in the UFC. He himself said about it this way: “Yes. Such a possibility exists. I always wanted to fight in the UFC, I would fight there, but for now we are looking at a deal, and it should reflect the interests of both parties, them and my organization. Until a full understanding is reached, we are in limbo. I'm much closer to an agreement now than when I first got back. Yes, we received an offer. But there are a few more subtle points that I would like to discuss.”
Buy tickets for the fight Emelianenko June 17
The cost of tickets on the kassir.ru website is from 4,000 to 900,000 rubles. If you are interested in tickets for 900 thousand, at the time of publication of the material there are only two of them left - by purchasing them, you can sit around the ring. However, it is better to think about the down payment for the apartment, isn't it?