I would just like to go on record as saying I am sick of hearing about how Fedor is the greatest fighter in the world, or how he is the baddest man on the planet, or how he can slam a revolving door, or walk on water.
Sports is a "What have you done for me lately?" business, and don't anybody start with that "He beat Tim Sylvia" noise. I think that if I trained a little in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I would have half a chance against the Maine-iac myself.
Sylvia has lost three of his last four fights and hasn't won consecutive fights since 2006. Sure, he was ranked in the top 10 in the world, but good heavyweights in the sport are few and far between.
He beat Antonio Nogueira twice by decision, unable to put "Minotauro" away in either fight. Since the 12/31/04 matchup with Nog, Fedor hasn't really beaten anyone of any stature in the sport.
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Tsuyoshi Kohsaka on 4/3/05 was 26-18, not exactly the best record. Then there was Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic on 8/28/05, who has now lost two of his last three and proved himself to be overrated when he came to the UFC.
On 12/31/05 he defeated Wagner Da Conceicao, who is 5-4. On 10/21/06 he defeated Mark Coleman, who is 15-8 and doesn't have many notable wins himself.
He handled Mark Hunt on 12/31/06, but Hunt has a meager record of 5-4. Matt Lindland was his next victim on 4/14/07. Lindland does have a record of 21-5, but was giving up over 30 pounds to Fedor.
And before beating Tim Syliva in his most recent fight, Fedor submitted Hong Man Choi in a fight that was little more than a freak show on 12/31/07.
Emelianenko may well be the best fighter on earth. He has beaten notable fighters in the past, but his record of late isn't much of a supporting argument.
Perhaps now that Randy Couture has returned to the UFC we can all see the fight that we've wanted to see for a long time. Or maybe we can see Fedor vs. Nog again, or Fedor vs. Frank Mir.
Until he fights (and beats) some names that are big in the sport right now, many people will still be skeptical of his status among the best in the business.
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2 months ago
Fedor is the best fighter in the world, bar-none. You want him to fight top fighters? The guy has fought all of the best heavyweights in the world and beaten them all, aside from Randy Couture, who he was previously unable to fight seeing as Randy was fighting at Light Heavyweight.
Your ignorance is demonstrated by the statement regarding Couture's return to the UFC being some sort of an access toward an Emelianenko match. The UFC is the problem, not the solution.
Fedor was trying to sign a contract with the UFC, but they had some very strict rules that he couldn't allow himself to abide by. For example, the UFC would no longer allow him to compete in Sambo, his national sport. He loves sambo, and couldn't allow himself to sign the contract.
AND, the UFC has denied a co-promotion with any other organization in regards to an Emelianenko match, so please stop trying to make it sound like Fedor is the problem. He has fought everyone put in his path, and walked right through every one of them.
So you suggest that he fight big names. What big names are these fighters? The current UFC interim champion? Fedor has beaten him twice.
And to say that Cro Cop is overrated seriously disturbs me.
from 2 months ago
I would have to agree that Cro Cop is overrated but I don't think it has much to do with his status in the division. I think most of these heavyweights are just not as good as their lighter counterparts all together in the world of mma. Fedor is a highly talented heavy who is def. one of the smaller fighters in his weight class. Honestly he is just that much better than all the other heavies and he can't fight that high of level of competition because the weight class is not nearly as deep talent wise as other weight classes. I do think Fedor is a little bit overrated but that is only because I think he is second in the world to Anderson and for people to say there is no question makes me feel he is overrated. I have no problem with people feeling Fedor is the best but I think people always get caught up on the big guys and don't give the lighter ones enough credit.
2 months ago
A cross promotion would be stupid on the part of the UFC. Why promote another company?
And why allow a fighter under contract to compete in another promotion and risk injury? I never said Fedor was the problem. The UFC probably IS the problem, they just haven't offered him the right deal yet. I'm talking in terms of money, I don't see them ever allowing a fighter to compete in an outside event. If they write a big enough check, Sambo may just go out the window.
Thanks for reading, and thanks for the comments.
2 months ago
There are a lot of tough Heavyweights out there and it would be cool to cross promoteso the UFC won't run out of the big guys. Having some variety might help pep things up a bit.
2 months ago
I think that the fact that Randy took Sylvia to a decision and Fedor took him out like he was a trash bag in 36 sec is enough said. But if you want more then here goes: no one has ever knocked the man down (the closest being Fujita who hit him square in the side of the temple with a hell of a hook), no one has ever had him even close to submission, Nog is tough as they come sure but Fedor was relentless and kept in check both times, what Randleman did to him was nasty and Fedor's response was anything but human. I am beginning to think you guys are saying this stuff just because you are bored. Name some competition for me please. Randy is a great wrestler but is F____ once he is one the ground (as evidenced by the Sylvia fight, who yes anyone with a little BJJ could submit). You are in OJ land man....WAKE UP from your lucid dream!
2 months ago
"Emelianenko may well be the best fighter on earth. He has beaten notable fighters in the past, but his record of late isn't much of a supporting argument. "
That's all I'm saying folks. Not taking anything away from his ability.
from 2 months ago
I think you neglect the obvious and that is that Fedor wants to fight the best and if this was just about fighting and not $$$$ he would have long ago walked through UFC's HW division in a week. Its not like he sits around saying" oh let me fight Hung man Choi" he took what was given to him and thats all a fighter can really do.
Funny how Tim Sylvia was a top 10 HW for most people until Fedor takes him out in 36 seconds (something no one else has done to the former UFC HW champion.
Seriously though who do you want to see him fight I hear he will be fighting the winner of Josh Barnet vs Andre Arlovski at one of Afflictions future events. Those two are top 10 HWs and if thats not good enough for people then oh well there is no pleasing the haters.
2 months ago
Lot's of problems in your knowledge of MMA. See MY article please (click on my name, you'll see it)
1- Nobody finishes Nog. So that is no way to bash Fedor, try better!
2- Crocop was #2 when he fought Fedor. NOW Crocop sucks, but back than he did not.
3- Coleman was #2 in the world when he faced Fedor for the first time.
4- Frank Mir is not a ranked heavyweight. (fact)
5- TK was the rematch, since fedor got cut in the first fight with him.
6- Nog fought Zulu too, so bash Nog also. Stop bashing ONLY Fedor. Randy fought Overeem (and lost) Why aren't you bashing Randy? Overeem sucks.
7- Lindland gave away 7 pounds to Fedor, not 30.
8- Tim Sylvia nearly triangled Jeff Monson, an ADCC Champion. If you think you can beat Tim in a grappling match, than you need a head exam.
9- Fedor would fight Arlovski, but is not allowed to, due to his injury he sustained during the Sylvia fight.
10- Hunt was ranked #7 in the world at the time of his title fight with fedor, and he only fought fedor because Barnett refused to.
Do you see how many problems your "article" has??? And I could probably pick about 10 more.
:)
2 months ago
Don't try and cover your ass with that "he MAY be one of the best..." crap. He has made most of the "Greats" not look so good after all. Yes Randy lost to Overeem and oh yeah about 6 or seven more jackholes. Emelianenko is UNDEFEATED got it? Fedor's number one leg up on everyone is his humility which leads to his calm, collected and controlled countenance. Non of the other fighters have that and it is why he won't be beat. You like to gamble Danny? Well don't bet on Fedor cause it aint gambling...its a goddamn lock!
2 months ago
Danny, you need to find a firmer grasp on your facts, bub. Lindland gave up 14 pounds to Fedor and Hong Man Choi was arm-barred by Fedor, not choked. Your lack of knowledge in these areas really ruins your credibility. You are obviously not qualified to argue this topic. And can you name me the last person to finish Minotauro? Didn't think so. I guess Fedor completely dominating him in their three fights means nothing though.
English 101: make sure you provide evidence supporting your argument and make that evidence is not inaccurate. No one cares about articles that re-tell BS facts.
P.S. Maybe if you take some Sambo classes, you'll be able to throw Fedor
from 2 months ago
Lindland gave away 7 lbs, not 14.
2 months ago
You know guys, there a lot of very good fighters today in the world. There are plenty in UFC and outside. I personally believe that Fedor is the best fighter in the world today. However, could he loose a fight or get knocked out? The answer is "for sure". There a lot of deserving fighters. Truth is, as all of you know, any one of these top 10-20 ranked fighters are capable of winning a fight against him. All it takes is one mistake. Fedor is very-very good, but anything is possible. I think this ranking crap is just nonsense. The fact remains: Fedor has no loss record as of yet. However, Couture and the likes are certainly capable of winning a fight against Fedor and even knocking him out. Fedor may come to a fight depressed/upset or whatever. At the end of the day, even if he were to loose a fight against Couture, Arlovski or whoever, he is the best in business today and not anyone else.
2 months ago
"If you think you can beat Tim in a grappling match, than you need a head exam."
LOL... that was funny, but right on the money! Good one. As of today Fedor is the best. What will happen tomorrow? Who knows...
To the "russian" dude: We were taught that russians will always be our enemy and russians cannot be trusted, period. (By the way, I completely agree with that statement.) This is why stupid Danny wrote this stupid article.
2 months ago
Thank you all for reading my article, especially those of you who joined bleacherreport just to comment on it. It surved its purpose of sparking debate. I think some folks missed the point of the story all together, but it's all good.
For the record, I know that Tim Sylvia would kill me. That was only meant to say that he doesn't do well against BJJ guys. But I'd jump in there with him if it meant I'd have a good story to tell afterward.
Next time I'll try to write something you guys will REALLY hate. :)
from 2 months ago
Please tell me then what the point of your story was. You know he wants to fight the best opposition, you know he is the #1 heavyweight fighter, so what was your intent with this article?
2 months ago
I'm eagerly awaiting the Danny Burnham - Tim Sylvia matchup. I will even donate to your Jujitsu classes, but I hope you're aware they dont offer online correspondence courses for martial arts.
But its kind of sad that to compensate for your lack of creativeness or writing talent, all you can do is make ridiculous comments. You're a complete amateur and its pathetic. How far do you think writing this kind of crap will take you?
2 months ago
Danny made a complete fool of himself with this article. It is truly pathetic based on lies and inaccuracies
2 months ago
Hey Danny, why don't you refute some of the arguments/questions that are being thrown at you?
"That's all I'm saying" doesn't cut it. You talk nonsense, come on, show us what you made of.
2 months ago
"Until he fights (and beats) some names that are big in the sport right now, many people will still be skeptical of his status among the best in the business."
Kevin Randleman, Mark Coleman, Mirko Crocop, Antonio Nogueira, Tim Sylvia, Mark Hunt, Heath Herring, Ricardo Arona.
You said big names?
2 months ago
Wow, Danny. You certainly stirred up a hornet's nest with this article. While I disagree with a lot of what you said, I understand that it is your opinion and should be respected. But now you know. People on B/R are passionate about this stuff specially about Fedor. What we should be asking is not "who has he beaten, lately?" but "who has beaten him?" I think until someone knocks him off, he is the best HW on the planet. I just wish Fedor had a little bit more passion in finding the competition. If the UFC said don't do Sambo for 2-3 years and you can prove that you are the best in the world at MMA, he should jump at the chance. Similar pro athletes give up other sports for their "main" job. If I were Fedor, I would sign that UFC contract and hover between HW and LHW and just kill everyone. A Fedor/Anderson fight would just drive MMA fans crazy.
from 2 months ago
One of the biggest blocking issue was that Fedor would not be allowed to leave the UFC as champion. In other words, he must lose before he can leave and that's ridiculous. You have to understand that Fedor as a Russian feels he must compete in their national championships sambo. It is something he takes very seriously and the UFC should respect that or compromise
from 2 months ago
I agree, but I feel Fedor needs the UFC more than the UFC needs Fedor. With or without him, the UFC is selling out shows and is making a killing in PPV sales. If Fedor wants to ever get the respect from "the haters", he needs to be in the "big show".
from 2 months ago
I assure you that Fedor couldn't care less about the haters.
from 2 months ago
I'm sure you're right. But people here, and MMA fans everywhere, obviously do. Judging from all the comments. I guess as long as Fedor doesn't care, there will always be haters and there will always be people who won't be convinced of his true value. If he doesn't care, then neither do I. If he feels he is the best, then come to where the best fighters fight. If not, there will always be doubt and people should not really get too riled up by articles like this one because it's Fedor himself that causes people to doubt him. The same people that berated the writer of this article are the same people who think Liddell is done. Liddell has beaten bigger names than Fedor and yet a majority don't even think he's top-5 anymore based on 1 incredibly placed knock-out punch. At least Chuck went out fighting. Fedor has not beaten anyone lately. Even Randy was dominated by Chuck, twice. Judging Fedor based on the Silvia fight and saying it took Randy 5 rounds and a decision to beat Sylvia is ridiculous. Since when was Randy Couture the measuring stick? If that's the case, then a smaller Chuck Liddell, who knocked him out twice, should be the best fighter, right? Oh wait, he just got knocked out by Evans. So that makes Evans the best, right? Well, Tito actually beat Evans (if it were not for a deducted point). So does that make Tito the best? He lost to Lidell and Randy, didn't he? It doesn't matter who you beat in the past, it's who you fight NOW that makes you. You wanna be the best? Come to where the best fighters fight. Sambo, loop holes, excuses. Everyone makes sacrifices to get to where they want to be. It's called a business. I think Fedor cares more than you think, and he may be a little hesitant to lose the title of best fighter on the planet. Come on, Fedor. Come to where the best fighters fight.
from 2 months ago
Hey Caesar, I see were you are coming from, but you just said "If he feels he is the best, then come to where the best fighters fight."
Are you implying that the best fighters are currently in the UFC? Isn't Nogueira the best over there, and hasn't Fedor kicked his ass twice before? So I don't think there's a challenge for him there. Who else? Mir/Lesnar? Fedor beats them with one hand tied behind his back. Affliction has more to offer with Barnett/Arlovski if you ask me. I don't see any challenge for Fedor in the UFC but you keep saying the best fighters are there, please explain
from 2 months ago
The best fighters are in the UFC. Nogeira only represents 1 weight class. Name the best MMA fighters in all the weight classes and they are in the UFC. Penn, GSP, Silva, etc.
from 2 months ago
"Fedor beats them with one hand tied behind his back."
You know this for a fact? You gotta admit you won't know for sure unless we see it, right? Well, if Fedor was in the UFC then there will be no doubt. I agree with you that he probably will beat these 2. But until he does, there will always be doubters. And that's my point, if he is to be known as the best HW, he needs to beat people, not point to his resume of who he beat back in 1957.
Listen, I have no doubt that Fedor will dominate in the UFC. Why wouldn't he want to, though. If I felt I was the best basketball player in the world, I would definitely play in the NBA. Then there will be no doubt that I am the best. If Fedor wants to be seen as the best fighter in the world, regardless of weight class and era, he needs to come to the "major leagues" of MMA.
2 months ago
UFC HW division is very weak. it only has 2 out of top 10 HWs. So why would fedor come to UFC? To beat up on their Champion for the third time???????? Or in hopes that THIS time Werdum will agree to fight? (He turned it down once already in Pride)
UFC is huge but their HW division is shit.
Liddell has not faced better fighters than fedor. That is a silly claim. According to rankings fedor has faced more top 10 people than Liddell.
Come to where the best fighters fight??? The best fighters fight in Affliction. barnett and AA are ranked higher than UFC HWs (with the exception of Nog, whom fedor already wasted twice)
I don't see you point.
from 2 months ago
That was exactly my point. The UFC HW division doesn't mean shit, their champion has already been destroyed by Fedor, twice, enough said
from 2 months ago
OK, let's put it this way. The best basketball players are in the NBA. That doesn't mean there aren't better players in the world, that just means the NBA is where the best come to play. I'm not saying it's right, but it is how it is. The UFC is the big show. If Fedor comes to the UFC, others will follow. You claim AA is ranked higher, well he looked pretty shitty his last 3 fights in the UFC. How did he get ranked so high? From that 1 win in Affliction against a nobody? You claim Nogeira is shit just because Fedor beat him twice? Who is Fedor fighting? Tim "UFC Reject" Sylvia? Frank Mir beat him, too (I can't wait to hear responses to this one). Even broke his arm. What's the big deal with beating Sylvia? I don't think Fedor can beat Mir (snicker, snicker). If he wants to prove me wrong, come to where the best fighters fight.
from 2 months ago
Ceasar,
The best heavyweights are NOT in UFC. Simply check the rankings.
What makes you think others will follow if Fedor goes to UFC??? So far others have left fedor after he tooled them (Crocop, Nog, and randy, who got Kimura'd 7 times in 10 minutes during their exhibition grappling match in LA last month)
Beating Tim Sylvia is no big deal, except Tim is ranked #4 in the world, and Fedor beat him 40 times faster than randy did, 23 times faster than Nog did, and he finished Tim with the very move Randy failed at :)
stop it man, doubting Fedor makes one look like an idiot. it's a no win situation.
from 2 months ago
"The UFC HW division doesn't mean shit, their champion has already been destroyed by Fedor, twice, enough said"
That's your logic? Are you kidding me? Why would I even waste my time arguing with THAT logic? Tim Sylvia beat AA twice. Nogeira beat Sylvia. Based on your logic, this would mean AA is crap yet he is ranked higher? The best fighters are in the UFC, that's where everyone wants to be. Believe me when I say any of the ousted fighters (AA, Sylvia, Babalu) would give their left nut to come back. Ever heard of the term "resting on your laurels"? Fedor is hanging on the "best fighter in the world" title based on what he has done in the past. Fast forward to today. He beat Tim Sylvia, who couldn't even beat a light-heavyweight in the UFC, for a made up Affliction HW title. Woopdeedoo. Wanna prove you're the best, come take someone's title. You guys think he is so much better than Big Nog, come and get it. So he beat him 2x before, big deal. He holds a belt that legends have worn, not one that was created 2 months ago to accomodate a man who claims to be the best but hides behind a million loop holes to avoid having to prove it.
from 2 months ago
Caesar,
If UFC is where everyone wants to be, than why did fedor turn down their offer?
And why does UFC have 2 out of top 10 ranked heavyweights?
Nog proved himself by winning the UFC title. But fedor beat the same guy 23 times faster. So doesn't that mean fedor has also proven himself?
UFC title belt was worn by legends??? You mean like Pete Williams? lol Try Pride belt, Nog and fedor, short list, short and to the point. Notice that COuture left his useless UFC belt and wanted to fight Fedor, until Dana pulled the leash.
LOL
from 2 months ago
"Nog proved himself by winning the UFC title. But fedor beat the same guy 23 times faster. So doesn't that mean fedor has also proven himself?"
Nope, because Tito Ortiz beat Wanderlei Silva. Does that mean Tito is better than all the fighters Wandy beat in Pride? Tim Sylvia beat AA twice, and Mir beat Sylvia so I guess Mir is better than AA? Speaking of Pride and the Pride belt, where is that belt now anyway? Oh yeah, garbage.
Read my previous comments and posts on Fedor. I never doubt his abilities and am certain he would kill everyone in the UFC. But why won't he?
2 months ago
Here's the last thing I'm going to say and then you can chew me up and spit me out.
First, thanks for your response Caesar. It was big of you to respectfully disagree.
If Fedor wants the average MMA fan to take him seriously, he's going to have to fight in the UFC, end of story. Wether those guys are the best or not, the UFC is the biggest name in the sport right now. I'm not trying to take anything away from Fedor's ability. His record says he is the best in the world. But he's been called out by Dana White, Randy Couture, and Chuck Liddell. If he doesn't care about that, then I don't care either, but don't ask me people to stop throwing stones until he addresses that.
I also understand that Sambo is a big deal in his country, and I respect that. But what needs to be understood is that the UFC does not want to lose a fighter to injury (especially the way Fedor is prone to hand injuries like the one he's dealing with now) while he's fighting in an event outside of the company.
That would be like an NFL player going to play in the CFL in the offseason and getting injured. For that matter, there are NFL/NBA players who are forbidden by contract from doing things like riding motorcycles, or snow skiing. It's just business, and the UFC wants to protect their investments aka: Their fighters.
from 2 months ago
Fedor doesn't care and never did about any average or non-average MMA fans. He cares about himself and his family and friends.
from 2 months ago
Mike Whitehead also called out Fedor. Do you want Fedor to address that as well?
from 2 months ago
"Fedor doesn't care and never did about any average or non-average MMA fans. He cares about himself and his family and friends."
If he doesn't then why do you care what Danny's article said? If Fedor doesn't give a damn, as you claim because I guess he told you personally, then why does it matter what we say about him? And why would it matter if there is no competition for him in the UFC if he doesn't give a rat's ass? You make good points, Anthony, except you tend to contradict yourself a lot. Nice talking to ya, peace.
2 months ago
Here's my parting shot: I guess Fedor has beaten everyone on the planet so we can just stop talking about him. He should just retire because there is no more competition for him in the world. Why should he fight someone when everyone knows he will win? It just sounds like such a waste of time. And seeing as though you guys are so sure that NO ONE will beat Fedor, then what's the point in even having him fight. He should retire so the HW division will be exciting again. Why fight Nog again? He already beat his ass twice. Why fight Mir? Vera beat Mir, Sylvia beat Vera and Fedor beat Sylvia, therefore Fedor beat Mir. Why fight Randy? Randy lost to Liddell, who lost to Rampage, who lost to Wandy, who lost to Crocop, who lost to Fedor. Therefore, Fedor beat Randy. Why even waste Fedor's time in Fighting Arlovski? AA lost to Sylvia twice and we all know what Fedor did to Sylvia. Therefore Fedor beat AA. Funny.
from 2 months ago
Ceasar,
You want fedor to prove himself, but he just beat Tim 23 times faster than Nog did. What's the difference where they fought? It was still in USA under UFC rules you know. So if Nog proved himself, so did fedor.
You keep bringing up Tim-Mir fight, but that is years old, yet you claim fedor beat good people years ago... Actually Mir has since gotten worse, while Fedor beat a #4 ranked fighter just days ago.
Let Fedor decide where he wants to fight, whom and when. He has nothing to prove to you or anyone else, and never did, and neither does any other fighter.
If he finds UFC contract unsuitable, than who are YOU to tell him otherwise? Have you seen the contract? Do YOU know better than Fedor and his few dozen lawyers that previewed the UFC contract???
from 2 months ago
Jesus Christ Caesar LOL, I'm dying reading your "posts"
Just who do you want Fedor to fight in UFC??? Werdum turned Fedor down already, Nog lost twice, nobody wants to see that one again. Randy turned fedor down for 3 mil, and took Tim for 300k instead (10 times less money). Vera stated that Fedor is the best pfp fighter in the world.
Think of it this way:
If fedor signs with UFC people like you will blame him for ducking Barnett, AA, Rizzo, Nelson and Rothwell (Affliction M1 HWs).
If Fedor signs with UFC, he'll not be able to co-promote (UFC doesn't co-promote) So then people like you will claimthat he is also ducking Crocop, Sergei, Alisatar, Hunt, Choi, Schilt, Magamedov and even Zulu (Dream and Sengoku HWs)
You see? fedor can't please you all. Just let it go.
from 2 months ago
"Jesus Christ Caesar LOL, I'm dying reading your "posts"
That's good because they were meant to be humorous.
"You keep bringing up Tim-Mir fight, but that is years old, yet you claim fedor beat good people years ago..."
Haha, I was just doing what you guys do, bring up the past. I'm surprised you didn't see the irony in that. He certainly can fight where, when and who he wants to fight for. My WHOLE point, through all this bickering, is that if he continues to be his OWN MAN, then his fans, like yourself, cannot get bent out of shape when another person comments on, what is essentially, an opinion. This whole article was just that, an opinion yet readers attacked the writer like he talked trash about their mothers.
"If he finds UFC contract unsuitable, than who are YOU to tell him otherwise?"
Nobody. I'm not the one who is in personal contact with Fedor, you are.
If you read the WHOLE thread, you will see that I disagreed with the article. I am merely playing devil's advocate. What good is a debate if we are on the same side. In the end, I agree that Fedor is the baddest MF on the planet. In a way, I want him to go to the UFC to prove it, not to me (like you said he doesn't have to prove it) but FOR ME.
Nice talking to you.
from 2 months ago
Caesar,
I understand what you're saying now much better.
Strangely I DON'T want Fedor to go to UFC. I think competition is a good thing. Let other promos flourish, the more the better. Furthermore, even thou I love UFC ppvs and TV shows, their boss uses the language of a 13 year old, and is being insulting to everyone and everything. Hansen (one of the elite fighters) has stated recently: "I'd rather fight for free than bow to UFC's wishes".
UFC is not to everyone's taste. Barnett also hates Dana, and will never sign with them again.
I have a funny feeling that Nog will once again prove the "who is who" in MMA by beating Mir and the winner of Lesnar-Randy (thou it would be great for Franky to come back as well, and I will not lose any sleep if Brock wins this thing, nor if Randy does)
from 2 months ago
Another thing Caesar, you tell us you want Fedor to come to the UFC to prove it to YOU, but at the same time you have little doubt that he'll walk through Mir/Lesnar etc.
What is there to prove? You know it already man. My guess is that you just want to see Fedor in that beloved cage.
2 months ago
I don't understand you Caesar, why would anyone care about UFC having Penn, GSP etc. while Fedor is a heavyweight, it just doesn't make sense. You think Fedor should tell himself "I should be in the UFC coz it's the biggest organ. with Penn etc?." Fedor refuses to sign a slave-like contract which won't allow him to do anything but fight in the UFC against guys who will offer little resistance. So the UFC is MMA's NBA, big deal.
Fedor has come where he has today without the UFC, why turn to them now? Affliction will pay him more, give him more freedom, and probably give him better fights too, so Fedor would be a complete fool to turn to the UFC. Affliction allows Fedor to fight sambo, and allow him to fight Couture in the UFC. It's all about rights, Fedor doesn't need to prove shit to anybody.
Liddell and Couture call him out so Fedor should sign with the UFC? Laughable, both these fools have been knocked out cold numerous times, their shoutouts are irrelevant. And besides, you want Liddell to go to heavyweight and take on the best fucking fighter the world has ever seen? He can't even reign his own division, so please don't bring him into play, whos next? GSP?
from 2 months ago
I guess I'm not getting my point across like I meant to. Sorry for the misunderstanding. No use arguing with you because we are essentially saying the same thing.
from 2 months ago
I guess we are then. I too would like to see Fedor in the UFC but only to show those who doubt him that he's as good as they claim he is. But if you think about it logically Fedor has no reason to go there
from 2 months ago
Exactly my point, but I would really love to seee him in the UFC because a HUGE persentage of people that watch MMA know only the UFC. A lot of whom don't even know who Fedor is or wonder what the big deal is about this man. I want him to come over, first of all, to show the WHOLE WORLD who he is and what he can do and, like you said, to prove, once and for all, that he is the best. I never said he had to prove it TO me. I said prove it FOR me.
2 months ago
Oh on a side note for those claiming Fedor picks his opponents and shit, Couture was offered to fight Fedor for $3 mill on the bodog fight card last year in april 07 but instead Couture chose to sign with the UFC and fight Tim Sylvia for $250,000. Fedor ended up fighting Matt Lindland.
There you go
2 months ago
Fedor likes his freedom. He doesn't really care about titles. He fights for money. He gets huge checks for fighting because he draws huge crowds everywhere he goes and does just fine without the UFC fan boys. I don't care if the average UFC fans know who he is or not. In my opinion he is the best fighter on earth right now and thats all I care about.
Articles like this are pointless. Anyone that knows anything about MMA knows what Fedor can do. Thats why hes such a huge draw. Anyone saying that Fedor sucks ... thats fine. Don't watch his fights then. Why does the Fedor - Randy fight draw so much fanatic attention? Is it because of Randy? hmmm All this debate happens because people see something like this and go "omg ... does this guy drink turpentine or live in a cave or something?" ... and then gives people a chance to unleash their mma knowledge.
I for one don't want to see Fedor in the UFC. I think their rules + the cage make for boring fights. Plus Dana is a jerk and I would like to see some better guys running a sucessful promotion. Fedor is one of very few fighters than doesn't need a long term contract with a promotion to make money. He can rake in the cash as a free agent wherever he goes with just his name on a card. I would love to see Affliction making shows with the production value of PRIDE events.
(oh and I saw someone up there say that Fedor choked Hong man. It was a first round arm bar. I got to see that one in Chuoku in person. :> )
2 months ago
Armbar noted and corrected.
from 2 months ago
Thank god Danny, you got most people questioning whether you know what MMA is, let alone an armbar lol
2 months ago
Why because I called out Fedor? My bad. I do have a few other MMA articles. They're all on the UFC if anyone would like to throw stones at them. lol
2 months ago
when they stop ducking him?
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