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Fedor Emelianenko halted his three fight losing streak last weekend, defeating Jeff Monson in Russia. Following the win, M-1 Global director of operations Evgeni Kogan took to Twitter to discuss what M-1 wants to see for “The Last Emperor” next.

Sending a Tweet to UFC President Dana White, Kogan said, “Fedor vs. Velasquez in 2012, let’s make this happen. Fedor is back, and a fight [with] Cain will prove it.

White had already posted a “hell no” response on Twitter when asked by a fan if rumors of Emelianenko coming to the UFC were true, and considering the lengthy history of failed negotiations between the UFC and M-1, that’s no surprise. However, Kogan added on Twitter that M-1 simply wants to see this fight happen, and wouldn’t be asking for the same added concessions they have in the past.

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It’s Fan Friday, Black Friday, and it’s all about YOUR comments! Is Ndamukong Suh a dirty player? Would I go back to India? What’s the deal with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell following me on Twitter?

JRSportBrief covers the latest sports news, game highlights, and athletes of professional sports. JR gives his opinions on all sports: Basketball, Baseball, Football, Hockey, Boxing, MMA and all the major leagues. Whether it’s the NBA Finals, the MLB World Series, or the NFL Superbowl, JRʼs got his own opinions and he wants to hear yours! New Episodes all week long.

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Ariza: Arum blocking Pacquiao-Mayweather fight

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s conditioning coach Alex Ariza took a swing at boxing promoter Bob Arum for allegedly preventing the fight between the Filipino boxing icon and archrival Floyd Mayweather Jr. from happening.

Ariza claimed that Arum only wanted Pacquiao to fight Top Rank’s boxers so that Top Rank will get all the profits.

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“It’s clear as to why the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight has never happened. It’s always about what’s best for Bob and his agenda… Whoever Manny fights, he has to fight in-house,” Ariza told Fighthype.com’s Ben Thompson.

Ariza claimed that another reason why Arum is opposing a Mayweather fight because of his hatred towards the unbeaten boxer and his handlers.

Ariza said Arum does not want Mayweather to make a dime out of Pacquiao.

“Arum hates Floyd Mayweather, can’t stand him, he doesn’t want to see him make a dollar, can’t stand Golden Boy, doesn’t want to do business with them,” he said.

Pacquiao earlier announced that talks for the Mayweather fight are now ongoing.

He said he sent his adviser, Michael Koncz, to talk to Arum about the superfight.

However, Ariza claimed that Koncz is in cahoots with the boxing promoter.

“I know that Michael Koncz says that he’s having a meeting with Bob to negotiate the Mayweather fight. They’re having a meeting on how to make sure that this fight doesn’t happen. That’s what their meeting is about,” said Ariza.

Ariza said he and boxing coach Freddie Roach have been actively pursuing the Mayweather fight because it will be good for Pacquiao.

He said putting Pacquiao in another rematch against Juan Manuel Marquez is bad strategy.

“If Manny wants to fight Floyd and if he fights Floyd, and hypothetically loses to Floyd, the Marquez fight is still there,” explained Ariza.

“If Manny fights Marquez and he loses to Marquez, the Floyd fight is gone,” he added.

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[25 Nov 2011 | No Comment | ]
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This extended preview covers the Light heavyweight Championship match of Jon “Bones” Jones vs. Lyoto Machida, heavyweight contenders Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 140.

UFC 140 Fight Card

UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Jon Jones (No. 3 PFP, No. 1 LHW) vs. Lyoto Machida(No. 5 LHW)

Frank Mir (No. 7 HW) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (No. 9 HW)
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Brian Ebersole vs. Claude Patrick
Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung
Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou
Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz
John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman
Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson
Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht
Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
John Cholish vs. Mitch Clarke

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The Green Bay Packers won their 11th game this season against the Lions in Detroit! Are they on track for an undefeated season?

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Maplewood, New JerseyIbtihaj Muhammad is changing the face of fencing as it is known in America as a practicing Muslim black woman competing in the sport of Fencing.  She is currently the ranked 2nd in the nation in fencing and will find out next year if she makes the US Olympic team to compete in Saber.

“Making the Olympic team shouldn’t be easy,” Muhammad said. “That’s my ultimate goal right now. It’s what I want.”

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A look back at the hard-hitting career of Miguel Cotto. Cotto vs Margarito 2 happens 12/3 on HBO PPV.

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A look back at the up and downs of Antonio Margarito’s career. Cotto vs Margarito 2 happens 12/3 on HBO PPV.

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A look back at the rise of hard-hitting Amir Khan. Khan vs Peterson happens 12/10 on HBO.

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Watch the complete 1st episode of HBO’s all access reality series 24/7. Episodes 2 debuts Sat., Nov. 26 on HBO. It all leads up to their live pay-per-view fight on Sat., Dec. 3.

HBO Boxing: 24/7 Cotto vs. Margarito – Episode 1

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