Affliction VP: Fedor Emelianenko not fighting on New Year's Eve

While it is still unknown when WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko will return to action, one date can certainly be removed from consideration. Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio recently told MMAjunkie.com that he has been assured by Emelianenko's management team that the Russian will not be appearing on New Year's Eve for DREAM -- or any organization. "I've been told actually 100 percent that he is not fighting on New Year's Eve," Atencio said. "We have extended his contract, and that's where we're at." (link)