Written by: Mat Houchens
Blue Entertainment Sports Television (BEST) announced today the signing of Fedor Emelianenko for their Fighting Sports MMA Division. Best is the US representative of M-1 Global. Here’s a copy of the trailer of the show:
“I have been blessed with great success in my career and I’m excited to work with another company that also as similar drive,” says Fedor Emelianenko. “BEST is leading the industry in innovative branding for their clients and I am confident that they will assist me in reaching the next level.”
Later this year M-1 and BEST are to be having a reality show called “Fighting Fedor” where upcoming fighters will have the opportunity to train at Red Devil Fight Club in St Petersburg, Russia. The winner of this reality show will have the chance to fight Fedor.
“We are thrilled to be working with Fedor as he continuously showcases his growth in talent and success within the MMA space, “ says Dennis Spencer, Executive Vice President, BEST Television. “We look forward to building his marketability and presence within the United States and abroad as he defends his position at the top spot.”
Personally, this doesn’t seem much of a prize for the winner. It seems the winner should be allowed to punch Fedor in the face without having retaliation or have an armbar headstart in the fight. I’m not sure a new fighter whether he is awesome or not, should fight Fedor. It will take experience more than anything for Fedor to get beat. It will be interesting to see how good the fighters are.
We will let you know what stations it will air in your area as we get more details.
Dangerous_loon said on Friday, August 15, 2008, 15:27
I’d say this event will never happen. Fedor’s schedule is too tight. @ New years he has the classical fight in Japan. Maybe a few months later he has a fight against the winner between Barnnet V Arlovski. After that, the Couture V Fedor fight might even happen.
Matt said on Monday, August 18, 2008, 1:47
So, in a nutshell, the winner, if this thing even happens, has the oppertunity to get mauled by the best pound for pound fighter in the world. Worst compatition eva!
Mat said on Monday, August 18, 2008, 6:44
yeah, it doesn’t make much sense does it