WAMMA sanctions 'Fedor vs. Rogers' Strikeforce fight; will unveil new championship belt and logo

by Press Release on Nov 7, 2009 2:58 AM EST Comment 24 comments

CHICAGO, IL (Nov. 5th, 2009) – The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA), today announced it will sanction the STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global fight between undisputed WAMMA reigning heavyweight champion Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko and undefeated challenger, Brett "The Grim" Rogers, which will air live on CBS from Sears Centre Arena on Saturday, Nov 7th.

"It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be a part of this incredible fight card that our partners at STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global have put together," said WAMMA Rankings Chairman, Andrew Falzon. "It is another landmark night for the sport on national television and a rare opportunity for fans nationally to see top WAMMA-ranked fighters compete on free TV."

STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global have welcomed the presence of the WAMMA title at the milestone event, which will air live across the country on CBS Saturday Night Fights on Saturday, Nov. 7 (9:00 PM, ET live/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Fedor’s manager and M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelchtein said
"Recognizing Fedor as the undisputed WAMMA heavyweight champion means that Fedor is the world champion wherever and whenever he fights."

"Putting a title on the line just provides the fighters with more incentive to perform at their best," said Scott Coker, CEO of STRIKEFORCE.

In addition to sanctioning the main event, WAMMA will also be unveiling a new design for the championship belt, and a new logo, which will be featured on the fight surface during the live telecast.

"This is another sign of WAMMA’s new direction and continued commitment to moving the sport of MMA forward," said Falzon. "We remain open to working with all promotions at all levels of MMA, so long as it is to the benefit of the sport."

WAMMA publishes the sport’s most comprehensive rankings that include an extensive panel of independent MMA media including CBSSportsline.com, ESPN’s MMA Live!, Fox News Fight Game, FoxSports.com, MMA Fanhouse, Sirius Fight Club Radio, Sports Illustrated, The Calgary Sun Newspaper and The Fight Network.

WAMMA has published its official November Rankings today online at: www.GoWAMMA.com/rankings.

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lol i honestly thought that wamma crap was dead

by ian on Nov 7, 2009 3:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I was gonna post basically the same thing: What happened to them being finished? Worthless organization

by RedDog on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They reorganized and came back. MMAPayout tracks their moves and they signed some distribution deal thing. No one knows why. But they’re looking for more sucker partners to leech off of. I don’t know why Coker would let them come and infect his product. I wouldn’t let such foolishness near me but i guess fedor wants to fight to be for that title even if it’s 3rds.

by NameNotRequired on Nov 7, 2009 5:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WAMMA is the biggest pile of ridiculis, stinky horseshit ever.

The title ahould say WAMMA/F**K UFC and the best fighters in mma. This, excuse my language, is the most retarded thing mma created in its early history of teh sport.

This retarded WAMMA has been around for, what 2, maybe 3 years…but WILL ONYL recognize Fedor and AOKI? WTF kind of horseshit is that? You got teh NUMBER 1 LH, MW, and WW(and probably the #1 LW and HW as well)….BUT where are their gay belts

by fightfan on Nov 7, 2009 9:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

me too, these guys gotta go away

by Crowls on Nov 7, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

me too but that belt is going to grim

by randy murders on Nov 7, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

with great pleasure i would just like to say

I TOLD YOU SO!

by markie on Nov 7, 2009 3:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

For what? Fighting over a belt that’s worth less than the Cracker Jack box it came in?

by PW on Nov 7, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wamma rankings are not bad at all just looked at them, I dont agree with Edger(lw) being ranked so high he definitely shouldnt be but what ever hes in the UFC so super overhyped like usual. Few other fighters that could be moved around but overall pretty good.

Fedor>
Shields>
Silva>
Gegard>
Coenen>

by Khaos_Warrior on Nov 7, 2009 3:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Could someone please explain what the point of this WAMMA shit is?

by goose on Nov 7, 2009 3:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

No one has any clue

by RedDog on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WAMMA = garbage.

Them being around just pisses me off to no end.

by fightfan on Nov 7, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

fedor is american’s dad

by white on Nov 7, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

GO AWAY

by a on Nov 7, 2009 4:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

So is this a 5 round fight

by Robert(1) on Nov 7, 2009 7:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nope. They might as well be fighting for marbles. The WAMMA title means shit.

by Pat on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think WAMMA follows Fedor around like a bad smell. What is it with that guy and weird companies sticking their noses in?

by Oskarbravo on Nov 7, 2009 9:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

LOL…True. What is up with Fedor being followed around by loser companies just trying to get recognized because they are with him? This company(last I heard) imploded and closed their offices. Now Fedor is ready to fight again and they have a new belt for him? Where are they getting money to make these pointless belts? Why are they here and what do they want? Do they realize that if any of their belts somehow make it into the UFC they will be there forever? UFC has that champions clause, so say Fedor wins this belt and two fights later signs with the UFC, the belt could never leave and they would be rendered obsolete again. GO AWAY WAMMA.

by jay on Nov 7, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, good idea Strikeforce. Start getting into bed with M1 and WAMMA, it worked out well for Affliction didn’t it?

by jay on Nov 7, 2009 9:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

hahaha so tru….
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by ajp on Nov 9, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WAMMA still exists? I thought they left town too. Great, now we’re gonna get some wonderful rankings where everyone outside of the UFC is top-ranked… like last time.

by n4tacon on Nov 7, 2009 10:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs