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Fedor Emelianenko's management has reportedly turned down a previously unheard of offer from the UFC that would have paid him $5 million per fight and allowed virtually unhindered advertising for M-1.

According to radio host Charmichael Dave, the deal that the UFC put on the table for the Russian superstar was a six-fight, $30-million contract that also had the following terms:

- A cut of PPV revenue (standard for top fighters)

- An immediate title shot against Brock Lesnar (expected)

- The freedom to participate in Sambo competitions during the length of his contract

- An agreement to display M-1 logos on his apparel as well in the Octagon

Apparently the main stumbling block remains the insistence that M-1 Global be a co-promoter of his fights, and that is something the UFC is most likely unwilling to concede.

BABYFACE CLAIMS INNOCENCE: Top heavyweight contender Josh (The Babyface Assassin) Barnett has released a statement saying he never intentionally took any banned substance in preparation for his fight against Emelianenko. The California State Athletic Commission said he tested positive for an anabolic steroid last month and was denied a licence to fight at the Affliction event scheduled for Aug. 1, which has since been cancelled and the organization has subsequently pulled out of the fight game.

SEMTEX TO FILL OCTAGON? British striker Paul (Semtex) Daley, who was scheduled to fight Jay Hieron on the Affliction: Trilogy card, has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC, reports Fighters Only magazine. The welterweight, who unsuccessfully challenged Jake Shields for EliteXC's belt last year, could be in consideration for the UFC's November card in Manchester, England. Hieron, meanwhile, has stepped in to replace Joe Riggs on Strikeforce's Aug. 15 event in a bout against Nick Diaz for its vacant welterweight title.

ESPN DEAL... IN THE U.K.: The UFC has reached a deal with the region-specific version of ESPN which will allow the organization to broadcast its events in Great Britain and Ireland, according to MMAjunkie.com. The multi-year contract goes into effect in time for viewers overseas to watch next weekend's UFC 101, taking place at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.

UFC UNDISPUTED... WITH NUNCHUKS: THQ, the video game developer behind the ultra-successful "UFC 2009 Undisputed," is releasing a version of the game for the Nintendo Wii, the first which will include the platform’s patented motion controls. It was also announced this week that THQ will bring the title to PSP handhelds and will build the franchise in other ways, including offering annual editions of the game.
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Because they aren't willing to say he is afraid of Lesnar.

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Ha Ha that is some funny ****, Fador is not afraid of no man, he has been in the ring with big men the lesnar. Fedor has nothing to prove at this point in his life.

He is simply the best mma has to offer and is a class act not like the piece of **** that holds the ufc title.

Preach on charly! Anyone would be sadly mistaken to think Fedor is "afraid" of any man. I garantee you than he really doesn't have any respect for Mr.Lay On You and give little rabbit punches either. Brock doesn't take getting hit very well,look when Randy hit him! If Fedor does it's lights out Rosey Cheeks!

fedor is the man when it comes to mma. its finally time someone stands up to dana white. dana ia all about himself and the ufc, he dont want to share the limelite with anyone. i hope fedors team gets the contract with m-1 as the co-promoter. nice to see dana not getting what HE wants

i do not think fedo is afraid of brock..the co-promoter thing is the hang up....there is no way the ufc will ever use a co-promoter and thus a part of the profits...it is like fedor wants his cake and eat it and all his friends get a piece as well.....i think dana will keep the rubles in USA and not the motherland....

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