Fedor Emelianenko’s Management Responds to News of Fabricio Werdum’s Injury

I contacted M-1 Global's Director of Global Operations Evgeni Kogan and he was kind enough to answer some questions for Bloody Elbow: Kogan: (Werdum's) gotta…

By: Nate Wilcox | 13 years ago
Fedor Emelianenko’s Management Responds to News of Fabricio Werdum’s Injury
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I contacted M-1 Global’s Director of Global Operations Evgeni Kogan and he was kind enough to answer some questions for Bloody Elbow:

Kogan: (Werdum’s) gotta do what he’s gotta do. The re-match will be there, pre elbow surgery or post. That’s what the fans want and that’s what they will eventually get.

Bloody Elbow: So no Overeem bout while we wait for Werdum?

Kogan: We have yet to talk to our partners. So news on that in a little while.

BE: When you say “our partners” does that mean Strikeforce?

Kogan: Strikeforce and Showtime.We are working with them both. Scott Coker, Ken Hershman and Jock McLean.

BE: Is there ANY possibility of Fedor fighting in Japan on New Year’s Eve while he’s under contract to Strikeforce?

Kogan: I think it’s possible, but unlikely. Strikeforce themselves have fighters fighting in Japan.

BE: So is it something that M-1 would consider?

Kogan:  We are certainly not short of offers traditionally, for new year in Japan. I just don’t think it’s super realistic, but anything is possible.

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Nate Wilcox
Nate Wilcox

Nate Wilcox is the founding editor of BloodyElbow.com. As such he has hired every editor and writer to work for the site. Wilcox’s writing for BE is known for its emphasis on MMA history, the evolution of fighting techniques and strong opinions. Wilcox developed the SBN MMA consensus rankings which were featured in USA Today from 2009 to 2011. Before founding BE, Wilcox was a political operative working for such figures as Senators John Kerry and Mark Warner and an early political blogger. He is the co-author of Netroots Rising, a history of the political blogosphere from 2003 to 2007. Wilcox also hosts the Let It Roll podcast on music history for the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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