Aleksander Emelianenko vs Blagoi Ivanov fight possible for Sept. 29
by Stefan Manojlovic on Jun 23, 2009 4:39 PM EDT
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Russian-bred heavyweight Aleksander Emelianenko (15-3) is set to battle 2008 Combat Sambo World Champion Blagoi Ivanov (0-0) at the Fighting Mixed Combative -- an upstart South Korean promotion inaugural event for on Sept. 29, 2009, according to Emelianenko’s official site.
Ivanov is likely best known to mixed martial arts fans as the man who recently dispatched of Aleks' famous older brother, Fedor Emelianenko (albeit in a Sambo competition), earlier this year. Now he has his eyes set on dispatching of another Emelianenko, which will serve as only Ivanov’s second professional bout.
But before he takes on Emelianenko, Ivanov will first make his mixed martial arts debut at World Victory Road's Sengoku 9 on Aug. 2, 2009. He will take on hard-hitting Japanese mainstay Kazuyuki Fujita, who has faced off against Fedor himself back at PRIDE 26 in 2003.
In fact, Fujita came just a whisker away from putting the consensus number one heavyweight away by rocking him with a thunderous right hook; however, in typical fashion, Fedor was able to quickly recover from the scare and later reclaim the bout with a rear naked choke.
Ivanov is certainly not easing in slowly to mixed martial arts -- he appears to be jumping into the deep end by debuting against the likes of Fujita and Emelianenko. We’ll have to wait till this fall to see if he sinks or swims.
Though if he is successful in both attempts he’ll likely be lobbying for a fight with Fedor somewhere down the line, which he has already been saying is a desire of his. But first he’ll have to make do with Aleksander who should present a tough stern test for the Bulgarian Sambo champion as it is.
Emelianenko has most recently been toiling on the European circuit mainly being based in his sovereign Russia, winning his last six contests all by way of first round stoppages. He now looks set to add another notch to his belt and in the process try to avenge his brother's loss.
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If Ivanov is “0-0”, how is this his “second professional bout?”
by introvert on Jun 23, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fighting Kazuyuki Fujita a month before Aleks.
by Stefan Manojlovic on Jun 23, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because fujita will be his first fight and Aleks will be his second.
by MoonUk on Jun 23, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rob, I read the same thing about the 10 point must system. Sorry I got sucked into the explanation at the beginning of events. You guys are like my wife, when I’m giving good information, you commend me, but on rare occasions I’m wrong (twice yesterday, although I don’t consider a weight being changed to cater to someone as a mistake on my part), you guys pounce! I can’t be right all the time guys, and I did look it up Rob…good find buddy!
by kevin on Jun 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well as much as i hate to say it but the rumors must be correct b/c idk why he would not be fighting for affliction if he could
by bigsmoke on Jun 23, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i guess.. red headed step child to a “all state HS QB” of a brother
by mikeybear on Jun 23, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he does get past Fujita , Aleksander will destroy him, competion too heavy for someone starting off!
by jslim on Jun 23, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hes starting off in deep end FORSURE!
This guy is gunning for Fedor tho and im anxious to see how he does!
by SoCalStunNa on Jun 23, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i miss watching aleksander fight, i haven’t seen him since the pride days, i loved his fade away right cross agenst josh the debt collector. Im also suprised that fujita is still fighting.
by Blazy J on Jun 23, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lmao Ivanov doesnt stand a chance. He wouldn’t even be able to beat Fuyita. This news is stupid after He gets knock uncouncios by Fujita we won’t have to hear from him again. I hate when they bring new fighters that say they want to fight Fedor “the last emperor” its so stupid. Ivanov wake up before u think u can become a mma fighter and get murder by Fujita, Im seriously worry for this guy.
by dkortez on Jun 23, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wont write him off until I see him. I remember I wrote off the havyweight WORLd CLASS JUDOKA Pawel Nestula and he surprisedt he hell out of me…He took NOg to a decision and made his match up with Barnett interesting for however long it lasted. I expect THis guy tyo be a crafty sOB. He needs to avoid getting into a stand up war with Aleks. If he can clinch right away, it could get interesting, but my gUess is that Aleks will light him up.
I like Fujita, but wouldnt be surprised to se ethis guy submit him. This guy is probably going to have some serious clinch and grappling skills!
by JOhn G on Jun 23, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you want Hepetitis, fight Aleks
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jun 23, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When will it be known publicly IF Aleks does INDEED have an INFECTIOUS disease(Hep C). Or IF it is FALSE how come ALeks is NOT TRYING TO CLEAR his name????
I simply dont unsderstand why it is SO HARD to clear the air on this subject?? It is such a serious issue if the guy is bleeding Hep C blood over his opponents, and risking EVEEYONE in the ring as well.
It amazes me that this has not come to light. It is easier to get secret government plans than it is SIMPLY to determine if a guy is RISKING a serious infectious disease everytime he steps into the ring/cage???? WOW?!!!?!!! Will never understand this.
by fightfan on Jun 23, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m interested to see how Ivanov does, he’s obviously a world class Sambo fighter if he beat Fedor and is coming in with a big reputation because of this. If he proves himself in his debut then I’d love to see him fight Aleks, as long as the hep C rumours are false. It’s too early to say yet but if Ivanov does make a successful transition to MMA then a rematch with Fedor would be huge.
by David W-S on Jun 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The second fight will probably never happen. Fujita, although up there in age, can still hit hard. I expect he damages Ivanov enough that it wont happen.
I dont know why the major promotions dont pick up Aleks. I think he is a very skilled HW.
by RyderDie on Jun 23, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Predicting Ivanov gets KO’ed by Fujita as well.
by DirtyML on Jun 23, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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