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UFC Quick Quote: Jordan Radev must have a big headache

"... [referee] Jorge Alonso was a step slow stopping the bout [between Drew McFedries and Jordan Radev], giving McFedries the KO win at the 33 second mark only after another couple of unnecessary shots landed. Thankfully, Radev, after being attended to by the Octagonside medical team for a few minutes, left the ring under his own power."

-- UFC.com provides a nice recap of last night's fantastic Ultimate Fight Night 10 show at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. However, it's important to note that even though Radev walked down the Octagon steps [after 10-15 very long minutes] he was eventually wheeled out on a stretcher once he was outside the Octagon. He was then taken to Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital for observation as a precaution, according to the Miami Herald.

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Very poor ref. Thats how people get brain damage. I hope he trips down the stairs

by Lucas on Jun 13, 2007 9:17 AM EDT reply actions  

is there a video on the internet for this fight?

by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 13, 2007 9:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Does anyone know how to use a search function?

by MoreThanUFC on Jun 13, 2007 9:36 AM EDT reply actions  

is there a video on the internet for this fight?

On Demand probably has it. Might want to check your local cable listings for the re-run.

by UFCmania on Jun 13, 2007 9:43 AM EDT reply actions  

UFC MANIA ROCKS!!! HEY MANIA? Who ended up winning the tito game?

by UFC LOVA!! on Jun 13, 2007 9:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Drew McFedries only landed 2 extra hits after he went out cold. That is completely normal, and the ref did nothing wrong. The only reason this is even being brought up is because Drew McFedries has such heavy hands. If the fight would have been stopped after the initial punch landed, people would be crying about how it got stopped to early. It is standard procedure to give them a chance to recover. The ref started to step in after the second hit when Drew McFedries started the GnP, but of course it takes a second to get in their, and I dont know if you noticed, but the ref TACKLED Drew McFedries off of Radev, bad luck for Radev, noone did anything wrong though in my opinion.

by Matt on Jun 13, 2007 10:00 AM EDT reply actions  

UFC MANIA ROCKS!!! HEY MANIA? Who ended up winning the tito game?

Stunnihilator if this is you under a different screen name again its grounds for immediate disqualification for bugging the shit out of me. Im checking the IP.

by UFCmania on Jun 13, 2007 10:01 AM EDT reply actions  

THat was funny lucas. I couldnt believe when i didnt see him stopping that. Usually most guys are so excited there about to win that most of those bombs miss. But Drew nailed him with every shot! It was kinda a bad thing to see. I hope they start enforcing a rule for guys not to do that. FIghters know when another guy is out. You’ll see some guys look at the ref like “Hey stop this, he’s out”. But some guys just like to take cheap shots. Thats as cheap as hitting someone from behind when there not looking.

by Omar on Jun 13, 2007 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

I agree, the ref moved in as soon as Radev was out cold, which was after the first of the 3 punches he took to the chin while laying flat on the ground. McFedries had to of noticed that the dude was out cold, and not hit him the 3rd time possibly. Damn, McFedries got some heavy heavy hands. He should have the nickname, ‘hands of steel’. Speaking of which, last night Sam Stout really showed that he has a very strong chin.

by ViolentMike on Jun 13, 2007 10:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Drew McFedries only landed 2 extra hits after he went out cold. That is completely normal, and the ref did nothing wrong. The only reason this is even being brought up is because Drew McFedries has such heavy hands. If the fight would have been stopped after the initial punch landed, people would be crying about how it got stopped to early. It is standard procedure to give them a chance to recover. The ref started to step in after the second hit when Drew McFedries started the GnP, but of course it takes a second to get in their, and I dont know if you noticed, but the ref TACKLED Drew McFedries off of Radev, bad luck for Radev, noone did anything wrong though in my opinion.

Totally disagree. You can make the case that Radev could of still defended himself after the uppercut that sent him to the floor. However, check how out of position the ref was after the first hit. After the first hit, he was out. I will even let the ref pass on the second hit, although he was still out of position. However, he was too slow to stop the third hit. That is what did it for me.

by Jayvelez on Jun 13, 2007 10:09 AM EDT reply actions  

On Demand probably has it. Might want to check your local cable listings for the re-run.


Won’t take long to download the video that’s for sure.

by Mamas Boy on Jun 13, 2007 10:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Stunnihilator if this is you under a different screen name again its grounds for immediate disqualification for bugging the shit out of me. Im checking the IP.

Stunnhilator IP: 66.147.50.81
UFC LOVA!! IP: 66.147.50.81

IPs are like DNA — there’s no disputing it. I was planning on announcing the winner today — and it was you — but the fact that you’ve been harassing me, especially when I told you I was going to do it, means I need to now go back and pick another winner.

by UFCmania on Jun 13, 2007 10:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, when they announced who the ref was I was confused I never heard of him, and it was ridiculous to let him punch him three times right in the head and one right on the temple. The third hit, Drew hit him so hard it moved his body. That ref messed up after the first hit, but yet it happened so fast it probably was hard for him to stop it.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 13, 2007 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Totally disagree. You can make the case that Radev could of still defended himself after the uppercut that sent him to the floor. However, check how out of position the ref was after the first hit. After the first hit, he was out. I will even let the ref pass on the second hit, although he was still out of position. However, he was too slow to stop the third hit. That is what did it for me.


Yeah the ref should be at least leaning towards the downed fighter, ready to move in. As someone pointed out, compare this fight to how fast the ref moved in on the Johnson fight. There wasn’t even a second blow in that one because the ref had covered the downed fighter.
It’s hard to say the guy on top has to pull off because you certainly want to end the fight. I did see some fault with McFedries last night. When a dude is flat out gone, you need to stop hitting. The third blow was unnecessary.

by Mamas Boy on Jun 13, 2007 10:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Old school punishment: Phil Baroni hitting that dude like 20 times while the guy was backed up against the cage out of it.

by Mamas Boy on Jun 13, 2007 10:22 AM EDT reply actions  

The problem was that Drew’s shots on the ground actually landed. Useally when they go in for the kill, sorry for the wording, they just land glancing blows if anything at all. But Drew landed all 3. The only way for the ref to prevent that rom happening last night was to jump in as soon as Radev went down and not let Drew have a chance to GnP.

by muto on Jun 13, 2007 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Stunnhilator IP: 66.147.50.81
UFC LOVA!! IP: 66.147.50.81

IPs are like DNA — there’s no disputing it. I was planning on announcing the winner today — and it was you — but the fact that you’ve been harassing me, especially when I told you I was going to do it, means I need to now go back and pick another winner.


Not completely correct. When in the military we used to use IPanomalyzer when overseas. There is a civilian version out now. It’s great for when you type “How to rob and bank and get away with it” into your search bar.

by MoreThanUFC on Jun 13, 2007 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Not completely correct. When in the military we used to use IPanomalyzer when overseas. There is a civilian version out now. It’s great for when you type “How to rob and bank and get away with it” into your search bar.

Usually true, but I doubt “The John Hardy Group” is running an IP anonymizer service. Oh boy, would you be in trouble if someone sent a link to your UFCmania comments to, lets say John@jhgi.com :D

by YouTapped on Jun 13, 2007 10:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah that all happened so quick, I would like to see how Big John or Herb Dean would have handled it. And I also dont really blame Drew because adrenaline is a MFer and you never know if a guy will recover… well I guess if you see the guys eyes roll in the back of his head and his arms and legs go stiff… but who can say for sure, I doubt drew was being malicious.

by BLOodyMEss on Jun 13, 2007 10:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Unless the referee is an Olympic long jumper he needs to be much closer to the action as SOON as a fighter goes down from a shot. Thankfully Radev is OK and I can assure you Zuffa will be all over the Florida AC for that one. The last thing we need is a major injury or death which could have prevented. It will happen at some point unfortunately, but better it happen when fighter safety was being protected at its fullest.

by Mika on Jun 13, 2007 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Usually true, but I doubt “The John Hardy Group” is running an IP anonymizer service. Oh boy, would you be in trouble if someone sent a link to your UFCmania comments to, lets say John@jhgi.com :D


Lol, you did the same thing I did. I was thinking of restarting and locking their router since they dont bother putting a password on it, but lucky them, my hacking days are over.

by MoreThanUFC on Jun 13, 2007 10:39 AM EDT reply actions  

lol…yeah it was me. sorry ufc mania. I guess i was just really excited to win first finally. Im a huge ufc fan and of your website, but i guess u gotta do whatcha gotta do.

by Stunnalator on Jun 13, 2007 10:43 AM EDT reply actions  

lol…yeah it was me. sorry ufc mania. I guess i was just really excited to win first finally. Im a huge ufc fan and of your website, but i guess u gotta do whatcha gotta do.

Wow has this kid been annoying for the past week. I’m sick of you asking Mania if he tallied the votes for the Tito game. If you really have nothing better to do than play a ‘Kick Tito in the Ass’ game to win a t-shirt, you should really start thinking about your life.

by ViolentMike on Jun 13, 2007 10:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Lol, you did the same thing I did. I was thinking of restarting and locking their router since they dont bother putting a password on it, but lucky them, my hacking days are over.

Haha, not only do we share alot of favorite fighters, but apparently also an interest in network security to an extend. :P

Well, they got a nice setup by Symantec, but I didn’t bothered since all I wanted to do is scare Stunnalator a little bit.

BTW, for those who have not seen it, it has been uploaded here: http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/radev/video/x293yd_radev

by YouTapped on Jun 13, 2007 10:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, four of the bouts are up, Fitch, McFed, Johnson, and Tavares.

by MoreThanUFC on Jun 13, 2007 11:04 AM EDT reply actions  

For the funniest recap of UFN 10, go here:
http://fightlinker.com/?p=198
Click the link on the right for the podcast. Dude, you guys are frigging hysterical, but never bet against a Bloody Elbow… lol, great banner.

by MoreThanUFC on Jun 13, 2007 11:07 AM EDT reply actions  

UFC Mania any update on Radev…Hope he’s okay. I knew there was some serious S%i% going down in the Octagon when they went from that first LIVE fight to the second fight with nobody in the stands.. Terrible reaction by the ref don’t even care to know his name because I doubt he gets another shot at reffing in the UFC anytime soon. I’m sure Dana was pissed as hell to see the first “live” fight of the night on national TV end in a guy getting carted off.

by whatthef on Jun 13, 2007 11:08 AM EDT reply actions  

The comment was so annoying to you that he’s disqualified huh? This is an 89 Honda, how dare you!!

by Tommy on Jun 13, 2007 11:23 AM EDT reply actions  

The comment was so annoying to you that he’s disqualified huh? This is an 89 Honda, how dare you!!

What are you talking about Tommy? I’m more annoyed with his numerous attempts under different screen names to prod me for an answer that I said was forthcoming.

I’ll probably still give it to him. I just want him to back off, that’s all.

by UFCmania on Jun 13, 2007 11:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Im gonna say this, not really caring if people wanna flame me or not.
The UFC catches shit from alot of anti-mma persons for things like their spike comercials involving the knee to tooth flying, and blood and what not. I however think the UFC does their advertising showing more controlled violence, and how they produce their shows. Take Pride.. how many shots dop you see of the downed oponent and the ‘ref cam’ directly overtop showing the fighter out cold, totally stunned… or gushing blood. Take the IFL… their very first nationally televised event on TV, the ENTIRE show they literally bragged about how the final fight, someone was leaving on a stretcher. That kinda bullshit is what feeds the anti-mma mentality, the barbarick neanderthall mentality. Look @ lastnight… production was sent to directly hide the fact that Badev was injured… little disrespectful to Badev, but it doesnt GLORIFY that aspect of MMA. Which that in my mind is one of the major reasons that the UFC is and will continue to be successful. The UFC displays MMA as a sport, not beer chugging blood spitting violence…

I hope he is ok too, and I hope Dana takes steps to somehow punish fighters that dont let go, and continue after fighters are already out cold. Im getting sick of seeing fighters tap out, and refs having to pry open holds…. McPhedries’ situation is debatable… because you really do want to go until your stopped… but on the same hand, Look at how many fighters have stopped knowing that their opponents are out cold… thats entirely debatable. But holding after the ref releases you, really enrages me. Like Tavares lastnight kicking Black away after that triangle…. Im all for intense emotions, I played a lot of competive sports, hockey being the highest level of competition, and never let my positive emotions over run disrepect and the health of my opponent. shrug

by Luppers on Jun 13, 2007 11:29 AM EDT reply actions  

McFedries went overboard. He owned that fight from the start and he had to be aware that he was clobbering his opponent. Why di he shove the ref when he tried to stop the fight. The dude is tough but he needs discipline and a little compassion for his fellow fighters.

by MrFye on Jun 13, 2007 11:36 AM EDT reply actions  

McFedries went overboard. He owned that fight from the start and he had to be aware that he was clobbering his opponent. Why di he shove the ref when he tried to stop the fight. The dude is tough but he needs discipline and a little compassion for his fellow fighters.

I completely disagree. As I stated in another post, you go until the ref stops it, end of story. In the heat of the moment, you’re adrenaline is pumping and you know you’ve got to get on top the guy and start dropping bombs to finish the fight. Sometime guys can wake up if you hit them again, so the best way to be sure is to keep hitting them. McFedries did nothing wrong, and if you listened to his post fight interview in the octagon, he was very respectful. Maybe you should look at the fight from his point of view.

by Noel on Jun 13, 2007 11:50 AM EDT reply actions  

I didn’t see a problem with it. You can’t just stop a fight when one guy hits the ground, I’ve seen too many fights where a guy was knocked down and hit but still was able to fight back, and win sometimes ala Hughes over Trigg the second time. If I was fighting I’d keep hitting until the ref stopped me.

Good fight, great fight card and a great night of MMA on Spike.

by AaronW on Jun 13, 2007 11:52 AM EDT reply actions  

We can keep aruguing all day about who’s fault it was Mcfedries or the Ref’s. I think everybody is overlooking something thouh. What upset me was how Mcfedries showed no concern for reder in his post fight interview. When Evans knocked out salmon you could tell he was concerned. Rogan asked evans if he was satisfied with the knockout evans replied “I not satisfied that he’s still down.” Mcfedries on the other hand was all smiles while his opponent was being carted off in a strecher.

by justin on Jun 13, 2007 11:58 AM EDT reply actions  

We can keep aruguing all day about who’s fault it was Mcfedries or the Ref’s. I think everybody is overlooking something thouh. What upset me was how Mcfedries showed no concern for reder in his post fight interview. When Evans knocked out salmon you could tell he was concerned. Rogan asked evans if he was satisfied with the knockout evans replied “I not satisfied that he’s still down.” Mcfedries on the other hand was all smiles while his opponent was being carted off in a strecher.

I agree. He just kept trying to rile up the crowd with “Let’s Party” while the freaking guy is out cold.

by MoreThanUFC on Jun 13, 2007 12:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree. He just kept trying to rile up the crowd with “Let’s Party” while the freaking guy is out cold.

Yeah, what a jerk. I thought for sure that when he said that he wanted to “say one more thing” it would either be the usual shout out to the mom and kids, or show some concern for his oppenent. Instead he says this is a party. Immature in my mind. It really shows that this guy has only had 8 pro fights. He needs to learn how to act like a professional. There is no reason he should have thrown that 3rd punch to the defensless, out cold, downed opponent. I wish Martin Kampann broke this guys arm. I really look forward to McFedries next fight. He makes his fights exciting with his “I’m out to kill you” style. Hopefully he will face a more technical striker that will knock him out cold, and then proceed to crack him in the head 10 to 20 more times completely unnecessarily. He needs to be taught a lesson in caring about other’s well being.

by ViolentMike on Jun 13, 2007 12:25 PM EDT reply actions  

That didn’t bother me at all. He is a young guy who just whipped some ass and probably had a bunch of adrenaline running. I doubt he thought the other guy was seriously hurt, or wanted to do anything else other than make sure the guy was knocked out. Fight until the ref stops you. I have no problems at all with it.

by AaronW on Jun 13, 2007 12:36 PM EDT reply actions  

What are you talking about Tommy? I’m more annoyed with his numerous attempts under different screen names to prod me for an answer that I said was forthcoming.

I’ll probably still give it to him. I just want him to back off, that’s all.

Im not gonna say another word UFC Mania. Im very sorry for annoying you. I love your site and have the up most respect for supplying us with such great ufc news. I feel really bad for interupting your business. Keep up the good work and I promise for now on i’ll just give my views on your ufc news. I am a die hard ufc and pride fan and follow almost every fighter so i can usually give some pretty good feedback and support you with news that others might not know about. Once again im truly sorry. I promise it wont ever happen again

by Stunnalator on Jun 13, 2007 12:45 PM EDT reply actions  

My question is, because Radev had to know that McFriedes was an excellent striker, why didnt he shoot?

I highly doubt the Nevada State Athletic Commision will give him another shot until he proves that he can protect himself better in the cage.

by Mahde on Jun 13, 2007 12:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I dont undertand how Radev had a 16 and 1 record. From the very first 10 seconds mcFreides was landing every power punch cleanly. I could tell Radev was done for. That referee is definately getting fired real soon!! Im ready to see Thiago fight again though. Talk about a Vitor Belfort Clone! Vitor was always one of my favortie fighters but needs to stay off the drugs. From what i saw last night, Thiago will be the next lightweight champiion in no time!!

by Stunnalator on Jun 13, 2007 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

they ref didnt do anything wrong in my opinion, the uppercut dropped him, one hit which knocked him out and i think a second one is always called for, he was able to manage a third one before the ref could reach him so whats the problem, i remember everyone saying how they wished Big John would have let Rampage pound on Chuck with three or four more bombs so why is everyone hatin that McFriedes got that chance you have a bad gameplan and goin against someone who hits like that your gettin KO’d

by ChuckLand on Jun 13, 2007 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I doubt he thought the other guy was seriously hurt …

Haha, yea. I wouldn’t consider my opponent to be hurt really bad either when 3 medics and half a dozen other guys are hovering over him and they call for a stretcher. Yea, right.

by YouTapped on Jun 13, 2007 1:25 PM EDT reply actions  

This ref should be banned.

by LUKE on Jun 13, 2007 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

hey UFCmania i dont see my last post? i just stated everone wanted Rampage to do the same to Chuck, so why is everyone hatin that McFriedes got the same change and took advantage of it?

by ChuckLand on Jun 13, 2007 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

The ref is only human and is limited in the speed of his intervention. McFedries acted inhuman and could have seriously hurt his already out cold opponent. That kind of action will ruin the UFC’s reputation and shouldn’t be condoned by true fans of the SPORT.

by MrFye on Jun 13, 2007 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Thhat dude got his ass kicked last night.

by Stafo on Jun 13, 2007 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha, yea. I wouldn’t consider my opponent to be hurt really bad either when 3 medics and half a dozen other guys are hovering over him and they call for a stretcher. Yea, right.

Those medics and stretchers were not there when he through the punch

by BLOodyMEss on Jun 13, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Those medics and stretchers were not there when he through the punch

my bad i didn’t realise you meant after the fight. scratch my last comment

by BLOodyMEss on Jun 13, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

hey UFCmania i dont see my last post? i just stated everone wanted Rampage to do the same to Chuck, so why is everyone hatin that McFriedes got the same change and took advantage of it?

the post is there dude

by BLOodyMEss on Jun 13, 2007 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

But holding after the ref releases you, really enrages me. Like Tavares lastnight kicking Black away after that triangle….

Dude I noticed this too and i was like “what a cocky bastard” also you notice guys throwing the ref off when they win, not very cool. Rashaad is cool for not wanting his opponents to get hurt (bad).

by BLOodyMEss on Jun 13, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

But holding after the ref releases you, really enrages me. Like Tavares lastnight kicking Black away after that triangle….

Dude I noticed this too and i was like “what a cocky bastard” also you notice guys throwing the ref off when they win, not very cool. Rashaad is cool for not wanting his opponents to get hurt (bad).

Lol, screw Rashad….
(joke)

by Luppers on Jun 13, 2007 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree. He just kept trying to rile up the crowd with “Let’s Party” while the freaking guy is out cold.

Yeah, what a jerk. I thought for sure that when he said that he wanted to “say one more thing” it would either be the usual shout out to the mom and kids, or show some concern for his oppenent. Instead he says this is a party. Immature in my mind. It really shows that this guy has only had 8 pro fights. He needs to learn how to act like a professional. There is no reason he should have thrown that 3rd punch to the defensless, out cold, downed opponent. I wish Martin Kampann broke this guys arm. I really look forward to McFedries next fight. He makes his fights exciting with his “I’m out to kill you” style. Hopefully he will face a more technical striker that will knock him out cold, and then proceed to crack him in the head 10 to 20 more times completely unnecessarily. He needs to be taught a lesson in caring about other’s well being.

Yea, b/c the guy should NEVER be excited after he won a fight, right???

Seriously, grow up. I thought that he was very respectful in his interview by repeatedly thanking the fans and you could tell that he was elated about the ending to the fight. I’m sure he assumed that his opponent was OK, why dull the mood and draw attention to the guy laid out in the Octagon???

Seriously, what is wrong w/ some you you people? Why can’t you just be happy the guy won? Does he have to do everything perfect after the fight for you all to respect him???

by Noel on Jun 13, 2007 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

The ref is only human and is limited in the speed of his intervention. McFedries acted inhuman and could have seriously hurt his already out cold opponent. That kind of action will ruin the UFC’s reputation and shouldn’t be condoned by true fans of the SPORT.

For the last time people, you go until the ref stops it. Maybe it was a little over the top, but to say McFedries was inhuman is ridiculous. This is the fault of the ref and no one elses.

How about we focus on the fact that the guy had a great 33 second KO? Every post from people on the board about the fight has been spent bashing Drew as opposed to giving him props!

by Noel on Jun 13, 2007 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

For the last time people, you go until the ref stops it.

School over yet Mrs. Noel?

by Luppers on Jun 13, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously, what is wrong w/ some you you people? Why can’t you just be happy the guy won?

Probably because going into this fight, I had no real opinion of him. I didn’t like him or dislike him. So why should I get happy when he wins? Does this mean that it makes you sad when Drew McFedries loses? Did you have nightmares of Kampmann? Besides, he will never amount to much more than an UFN here and there and the occasional PPV undercard.

by ViolentMike on Jun 13, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

For the last time people, you go until the ref stops it. Maybe it was a little over the top, but to say McFedries was inhuman is ridiculous. This is the fault of the ref and no one elses.

How about we focus on the fact that the guy had a great 33 second KO? Every post from people on the board about the fight has been spent bashing Drew as opposed to giving him props!

I agree. Good knockout and he did what he was supposed to do, fight until the ref stops him.

by AaronW on Jun 13, 2007 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Some people watch UFC for the sport of competition and some for the love of violence. Which person you are probably determines whether you have a problem with Drew’s finish or not.

by MrFye on Jun 13, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Some people watch it for violent competition. I don’t think it would be as exciting if people were scared to punch the other guy, and since it isn’t boxing where you go down and that is it, you have to finish him on the ground if he goes down. The ref should have been in there a bit earlier probably but I don’t think it was that bad, I’ve seen it before. Did you see Silva vs Newton at Pride 25?

by AaronW on Jun 13, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

The ref is only human and is limited in the speed of his intervention. McFedries acted inhuman and could have seriously hurt his already out cold opponent. That kind of action will ruin the UFC’s reputation and shouldn’t be condoned by true fans of the SPORT.

People like you who want to dull down the sport will ruin it. Soon you will complain so much that they will have to wear head gear and 16 oz gloves with no elbows or ground strikes and soon the UFC will be as big of a Pus*y as you are acting like.

by BLOodyMEss on Jun 13, 2007 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

i didnt read all the post so i apologize if someone has already said this…

that ref should be fired

mafedres is a complete bum (huge hands though)

by GasManShad on Jun 13, 2007 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

People like you who want to dull down the sport will ruin it. Soon you will complain so much that they will have to wear head gear and 16 oz gloves with no elbows or ground strikes and soon the UFC will be as big of a Pus*y as you are acting like.

Well said! Nobody wants serious injuries to happen, but don’t ever forget that this IS a combat sport. There is violence in every match b/c 2 guys are going into a cage to fight each other. I didn’t see anyone complaining when the UFC zoomed in on Cro Cop turned ankle, or when Yves Edwards and and Stevenson participated in one of the bloodiest matchest in history. Get over it.

by Noel on Jun 13, 2007 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

It is obvious why you watch UFC with a name like Bloodymess. We
live in the civilized world. If you were the man on the recieving end I don’t think you’d have the same viewpoint. Calling me a puss behind your fake name is real brave.

by MrFye on Jun 13, 2007 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

For the last time people, you go until the ref stops it. Maybe it was a little over the top, but to say McFedries was inhuman is ridiculous. This is the fault of the ref and no one elses.

How about we focus on the fact that the guy had a great 33 second KO? Every post from people on the board about the fight has been spent bashing Drew as opposed to giving him props!

Why couldn’t he KO Kapmann? He is a lot smaller than him.

by mrskorpion on Jun 13, 2007 5:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m assuming Reder’s alright. Does anyone know how he’s doing?

by justin on Jun 13, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m assuming Reder’s alright. Does anyone know how he’s doing?

Man, that’s a running question on a lot of blogs and forums. Still no word I have seen.

by MoreThanUFC on Jun 13, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I was praying two nights ago that the guy didnt die because that would lead to the demise of the UFC. All its going to take is one guy getting killed in the ring to have this whole thing come down. Government would step in and fuck it all up.

When a guy like Drew McFredies rocks a guy and he goes down he should be a nice guy and be like ok this guy aint gettin up no way no how. He hit him three times while he was on the ground and they were strong and clean. All the viewers across the country knew that boy was out cold but hey let me hit this guy a few more times even though he is sleeping.

Say what you want about hey you never know if a guy will re gain his senses and get back up. Pleaseeeeeee when I knock a guy out I know full well when he is done. The excess punching of a guy when he aint coming back in the UFC is ridiculous and that Ref basically stuck his ass out and tried boxing out Drew McFredies basketball style like he was fucking Wilt Chamberlin, that guy has to get fired.

Note to UFC fighters: Use your heads and not look to decapitate a guy when you know he isnt coming back from LA LA land. All it takes is someone killing a guy to not make your money anymore.

by Kevin Kelly on Jun 14, 2007 7:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Were you guys up in arms after the Rampage beating of Chuck, or the Silva-Newton Pride fight? Its not like getting punched, kicked, or kneed while on the ground after a big knockdown is a rare thing in MMA.

by AaronW on Jun 14, 2007 9:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Were you guys up in arms after the Rampage beating of Chuck, or the Silva-Newton Pride fight? Its not like getting punched, kicked, or kneed while on the ground after a big knockdown is a rare thing in MMA.

This is like the 3rd time that the McFedries fight was compared to the Rampage/Liddell match. This is not a good comparison. Rampage’s hook to Liddell’s chin sent him to the floor, and he was still conscious. Then he took a couple GLANCING blows before the fight was stopped. Once the ref broke it up, Chuck was trying to get to his feet. Now in the McFedries fight, Radev was KO’d by the uppercut, went down to the ground, and was completely out cold after the first of the three bombs that were thrown right on the botton. The third was so damn hard, that is swung the guys whold body around.

Radev was laying in the ring for 15 mins and then got carried away in a stretcher. Liddell popped his head up and stuck his eyes out of his head and had a more confused look on his face than a deer in headlights. There is no way that you can compare these two fights.

by ViolentMike on Jun 14, 2007 10:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Anyone experiencing their first telecast of MMA on television would have to consider the sport brutal after watching that Mcfedries knockout. It supports the opposition’s case when they try to dehumanize the sport, that everyone on this site loves, by calling it “human cockfighting”. We can’t condone brutality in the octagon by hiding behind the rule that a fighter keeps fighting until the referee stops it. Each fighter as ironic as this sounds, has to be responsible for the safety and welfare of their fellow combatant. Everyone watching that fight at home knew the guy was out cold before he hit the ground. The person most aware and with the best view was McFedries. Please stop saying the ref should be fired. Experienced referees must be hard to come by and I would hope that this ref will learn from this experience.

by MrFye on Jun 14, 2007 11:12 AM EDT reply actions  

I’m looking forward to seeing McFedries fight again myself. Heavy hands on that kid and there is nothing in fighting quite like the big time KO.

And you are right, the Rampage’s domination of Chuck wasn’t nearly this complete, he hit Chuck which stunned him, and the second blow I think on the ground caused his arms to fall away and left him unable to defend himself so it was stopped.

But a lot of you guys seem to be thinking a fighter should be thinking about not hurting his opponent while he is trying to ram his fist through his face. I’d rather not have that kind of timidity in the ring in fights I pay to watch. To each his own.

by AaronW on Jun 14, 2007 11:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Didn’t Drew say he “hates” wrestlers? I have my suspicions about the 2 extra shots, to an obviously unconscious fighter. The ref was horrible, he should have been right there, when he got knocked down and ready to stop it. He moved like he was f**king 90 years old, and like a hero tackles Drew after he lands 2 hard shots to an unconscious fighter. Decent fighters stop when they know there opponent is out, bad combination, a malicious fighter and a incompetent ref, I don’t care what any one says the ref is shite. With a combination like that we may see a death inside the UFC yet.

by nathan on Jun 14, 2007 11:32 AM EDT reply actions  

I would assume that he “hates” fighting wrestlers because of their style of fighting, not that he hates them personally. Maybe he is now at home wringing his hands and cackling with pure evil though? “Mwahahahahaha!” ;)

by AaronW on Jun 14, 2007 11:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Why would a fighter punch and obviously unconscious fighter? And I don’t buy that BS about adenaline, the fighter knows when his opponent is out, bottom line your a piece of shite if you pummel someone who is out, extremely cowardly act.

by nathan on Jun 14, 2007 11:45 AM EDT reply actions  

“But a lot of you guys seem to be thinking a fighter should be thinking about not hurting his opponent while he is trying to ram his fist through his face. I’d rather not have that kind of timidity in the ring in fights I pay to watch. To each his own.”
    These are your words and thoughts Aaron. You’re the only one that said this. I am talking about what happens after a fight is over, not in the middle.

by MrFye on Jun 14, 2007 12:20 PM EDT reply actions  

But the fight isn’t over until the ref stops it, some of you guys seem to be implying that the other fighter should be worrying about that while he is fighting. When the one guy was hit and went down the fight was still on, when McFedries punched him on the ground the fight was still on, it ended when the ref jumped in after those big shots. All that happened was McFedries kept hitting until the ref stopped the fight. I can see getting mad that the ref didn’t get in fast enough, but not being mad that McFedries fought until the fight was over.

Maybe I’m not understanding what you guys are angry about?

by AaronW on Jun 14, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

AaronW did watching McFedries hit a clearly unconscious defenseless man with all his might more than once enhance your enjoyment of the fight or did it make you cringe? For those who understand no explanation is necessary for those who don’t no explanation is possible.

by MrFye on Jun 14, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

AaronW did watching McFedries hit a clearly unconscious defenseless man with all his might more than once enhance your enjoyment of the fight or did it make you cringe? For those who understand no explanation is necessary for those who don’t no explanation is possible.

   Well said, as far as trying to stay away from the neaderthal image, hitting an unconscious man 3 times very hard is cave man to me. I can’t believe he didn’t know the guy was out, when a fighters eyes are closed and his arms are laying on the mat…pretty good indication. Me no understand this, Me bash head until head caved in, then me pummel chest, me big man.

by nathan on Jun 14, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I didn’t cringe, I was just like “wow, he knocked him the F**K out!”. We talked for a couple minutes about how big the KO was and then began discussing the next fight coming up. Until logging on here I didn’t know anyone was up in arms about it. It was pretty brutal but that’s the sport, and he didn’t break any rules. But I think this horse is beaten to death so that’s that.

by AaronW on Jun 15, 2007 11:53 AM EDT reply actions  

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