Fedor Emelianenko is expected to return to the cage this summer -- but it won't be against Bobby Lashley.

Nick Diaz was the main newsmaker in September 2011, getting pulled from a fight with Georges St. Pierre and put against B.J. Penn instead. Here's what else made news in September 2011.

Michael David Smith of MMAFighting looks over the unfortunate case of Jose Figueroa and how he got licensed when he should not have.

M-1 Global made worldwide headlines when M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson hit airwaves on November 20th, though it wasn't for the reason promotion officials expected.

Former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko says that despite past road blocks, he still desires to fight in the UFC. If M-1 and Zuffa were to somehow come to terms on a deal that would bring the Russian heavyweight into the UFC, do you think he still has enough fight left in him to compete with the big boys of the UFC heavyweight division?

According to reports from Dave Meltzer, M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson drew 2.5 million viewers.

Former UFC heavyweight Jeff Monson details his medical care at a local hospital in Russia.

It was easy to believe that Fedor Emelianenko's return to his Russian homeland would be a big draw, but few could have anticipated how big. According to reports, an estimated 7.5 million viewers tuned-in to see the mixed martial arts legend triumph over former UFC contender Jeff Monson at M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson.

The great Fedor Emelianenko returned to form in Moscow last week for M-1 Global. The Russian champion opens up to Jonathan Snowden about Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's appearance on the show, his much needed win, and a return to Japan.

Russia's Primer Minister Vladimir Putin was booed at the MMA fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Jeff Monson, and his attempts to cover it up have turned into an international story.

M-1 Global is calling for Fedor Emelianenko vs. Cain Velasquez. Dana White's response? "Hell no!!"

VIDEO: A battered, bruised and broken Jeff Monson talks about his unanimous decision loss to Fedor Emelianenko at M-1 Global: "Battle of the Legends" on Nov. 20, 2011, during which he sustained a fractured leg.

From Russia without love. Russian fans boo Vladimir Putin following 'Fedor vs Monson' on Nov. 20 in Moscow (Video)

Fedor Emelianenko defeated Jeff Monson at M-1 Global's show in Russia this weekend. But what does the future hold for this 'new' Fedor?

Fans in attendance to M-1 Global's weekend event were not only witness to the homecoming of Russian legend Fedor Emelianenko, but also an unexpected political statement.

Fedor Emelianenko had Jeff Monson hurt in their Nov. 20 fight but didn't try to finish him. Today, "The Last Emperor" explains why.

After losing three straight, Fedor Emelianenko finally put himself back in the win column with a decision win over Jeff Monson. But has the sun already set on "The Last Emperor"?

Watch the complete fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Jeff Monson at M-1 Global in Russian on Nov. 20.

M-1 teases Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii for New Year's Eve in DREAM

M-1 Global: “Fedor vs. Monson” recap: Fedor gets much needed win as he goes the distance in Russia against Jeff Monson. However is it enough for you to proclaim "hes back?"