Fedor Emelianenko to announce future fight plans at NYC press conference at Marc Ecko Enterprises
by MMAmania.com on Oct 18, 2007 10:42 AM EDT
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Fedor Emelianenko will make his first-ever trip to New York City to announce his future plans in mixed martial arts on Monday, October 22, which will more than likely include his intentions of fighting under the M-1 banner.
Vadim Finkelstein -- the manager for Fedor Emelianenko -- recently sold the Russian promotion to an unknown "major American investor." It's been the subject of heated debate and will hopefully be clarified at the swank Manhattan office of fashion designer, Marc Ecko.
Here's the snip:
"Fedor Emelianenko, the most sought after MMA fighter in the world with a record of 26-1 with one no-contest, will be in New York City for the first time to announce his decision on which professional fighting organization he will join. Fedor, as he is known by the millions of MMA fans, has been heavily recruited by many fighting organizations. Fedor is recognized as the best and most feared MMA fighter on the planet."
The decision of the PRIDE FC heavyweight champion to not fight inside the Octagon sent shockwaves through the mixed martial arts world, leading to the resignation of reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, Randy Couture. "The Natural" mentioned a desire to fight Emelianenko as one of the primary reasons for his departure.
Lucky bastard, er, Jesse Holland from UFCmania.com intends to attend the 5:30 p.m. event. We hope to have a full report of the press conference right here on Monday evening.
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Most Feared…. Um i dont think so, hes a big puss thats why he is with M1 – 1st post.
by BustYoFace on Oct 18, 2007 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha,brandon vera has more dignity than this guy,i heard before that there’s an organization that offering vera a $1.5 million just to fight in their organization,but refuse it,because he’s fully commited to fight the best in the world in the UFC. a fully commited fighter must have more hunger to fight the best than taking advantage of his popularity and making alots of money
by mad drummer on Oct 18, 2007 10:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys, here’s a theory. Maybe in Fedor’s mind he’s the number 1 fighter with nothing to prove. If you were 26-1, why would care about getting called out by a guy who’s 16-8 (?). He wants what he wants, and if the UFC doesn’t pony up, then fuck ‘em. That being said, I’d love to see the fight with hopefully a Couture victory.
by new mma fan on Oct 18, 2007 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I’m afraid, afraid that Fedor will fight Zulu again and again in this M1 org. because who else is there not signed? oh wait FE could fight Baby Face Barnett, I mean that series of fights could last, what two years? Is that how long its been since a contender squared off against FE? He has a great manager though, I’m sure he’s making millions of Rubles,1 Russian ruble = 0.040128 U.S. dollars
by sycboi on Oct 18, 2007 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fedor is a smart fighter, he knows he is ranked #1 and he thinks he the most marketable figher on the planet, he thinks he should be getting paid millions, but there are too many tangibles here, is his popularity will be as big as it was in Japan or Russia, cause in Russia he and the president are best buds.
by DanaBlk on Oct 18, 2007 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at Mark Ecko’s office? Weird……
Right, that makes zero sense at all, unless Mark Ecko was the person from the US with all the money – although HIGHLY unlikely. I still suspect Mark Cuban.
Also, why wouldn’t Fedor make this ‘huge’ announcement in his beloved Russia? I mean, that’s where he’s from, that’s where M-1 is, and his love for Russia was the main reason he didn’t sign with the UFC (would not sacrafice the Russian Sambo tournament for the UFC).
by ViolentMike on Oct 18, 2007 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha,brandon vera has more dignity than this guy,i heard before that there’s an organization that offering vera a $1.5 million just to fight in their organization,but refuse it,because he’s fully commited to fight the best in the world in the UFC. a fully commited fighter must have more hunger to fight the best than taking advantage of his popularity and making alots of money
If this is true Vera is a fool.
by Greg on Oct 18, 2007 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys, here’s a theory. Maybe in Fedor’s mind he’s the number 1 fighter with nothing to prove. If you were 26-1, why would care about getting called out by a guy who’s 16-8 (?). He wants what he wants, and if the UFC doesn’t pony up, then fuck ‘em. That being said, I’d love to see the fight with hopefully a Couture victory.
Dude, “Fighting Record Doesnt Mean Everything”
How many times do these fighters have to be compared. They both are very gifted fights and are both considered (whether you believe it or not) to be the best fighters in the world…
Even if Fedor does think hes better and doesnt think he has anything to prove the Fans deserve it and so does the whole MMA Organization.
by BustYoFace on Oct 18, 2007 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully I can get some answers to these and a lot more questions come Monday. Either that or I’ll get armbarred trying…
by Jesse Holland on Oct 18, 2007 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Fedor was undefeated. who is his 1 loss to???
by DPB on Oct 18, 2007 11:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully I can get some answers to these and a lot more questions come Monday. Either that or I’ll get armbarred trying…
Beats getting GNPed.
by TD on Oct 18, 2007 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t it be funny if Dana owns this M-1 fighting lol UFC Rules !!!!!!!!!!! leaving for 77 tomarrow can’t wait
by Garrett Brian on Oct 18, 2007 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by The Truth on Oct 18, 2007 11:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, why wouldn’t Fedor make this "huge’ announcement in his beloved Russia? I mean, that’s where he’s from, that’s where M-1 is, and his love for Russia was the main reason he didn’t sign with the UFC (would not sacrafice the Russian Sambo tournament for the UFC).
ROLF! I agree, the whole thing is ludicrous. Especially the part about Mark Ecko. Unless Mark Ecko is putting a clothes line around him and putting him in a video game about graffiti and street life:P
by FFL on Oct 18, 2007 11:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Fedor was undefeated. who is his 1 loss to???
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka back in a 2000 Rings Tournament. He suffered a cut in his fight with Ricardo Arona, and had to forfeit against Kohsaka, due to Tournament rules, a fighter cannot take a no-contest, so he had to take a loss for it.
Pop Quiz, if Fedor had been able to fight and had beaten Kohsaka, who would he have met in the finals that day?
by ragnarr on Oct 18, 2007 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DPB
Oct 18th, 2007 at 10:21 am Quote this comment
I thought Fedor was undefeated. who is his 1 loss to???
It was due to an accidental headbutt(not allowed but since it was incidental, no DQ was ordered) by Tsuyoshi Kohsakawhich caused a cut on his forehead that resulted in a doctor stoppage. The fight was ruled as a loss for Fedor due to the rules of the tournament for KOK 2000 not providing a No Contest.
by FFL on Oct 18, 2007 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka back in a 2000 Rings Tournament. He suffered a cut in his fight with Ricardo Arona, and had to forfeit against Kohsaka, due to Tournament rules, a fighter cannot take a no-contest, so he had to take a loss for it.
Pop Quiz, if Fedor had been able to fight and had beaten Kohsaka, who would he have met in the finals that day?
big nog?
by DPB on Oct 18, 2007 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why should anyone be excited about Fedor at this point? He’s going to some far flung promotion to fight a bunch of tomato cans. Big whoop. M-what??
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by MacDaddy on Oct 18, 2007 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was due to an accidental headbutt(not allowed but since it was incidental, no DQ was ordered) by Tsuyoshi Kohsakawhich caused a cut on his forehead that resulted in a doctor stoppage. The fight was ruled as a loss for Fedor due to the rules of the tournament for KOK 2000 not providing a No Contest.
Your more accurate than I was, Fedor said that the illegal elbow re-opened a cut that he suffered against Arona. In most cases Fedor would have won the fight via DQ or no contest, but since he could not advance due to the injury, he had to take a loss.
by ragnarr on Oct 18, 2007 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was due to an accidental headbutt(not allowed but since it was incidental, no DQ was ordered) by Tsuyoshi Kohsakawhich caused a cut on his forehead that resulted in a doctor stoppage. The fight was ruled as a loss for Fedor due to the rules of the tournament for KOK 2000 not providing a No Contest.
Correction – Elbow, not headbutt
by FFL on Oct 18, 2007 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If this is true Vera is a fool.
hhmmm that article didnt came directly from vera,but i read it before in some websites,but i didnt really pay attention about it,it was more months ago from now,but who knows? we arent so sure about it, we’re all MMA fans got updated thru news running around.
by mad drummer on Oct 18, 2007 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big nog?
Nope, he would have faced Randy Couture in the semi finals. Randy defeated Kohsaka in the semifinals then lost to Overeem by submission.
Its just not in the cards I guess. Sigh.
by ragnarr on Oct 18, 2007 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ragnarr – We were both a bit off:); and the answer to that question is Randy Couture. If Fedor has won, the fight with Randy would already be in the books none of this hoopla would be an issue.
by FFL on Oct 18, 2007 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vadim Finkelstein — the manager for Fedor Emelianenko — recently sold the Russian promotion to an unknown “major American investor.”
I live in Dallas and this has Mark Cuban written all over it. I’d bet my house on it.
After watching this video: http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=184302&shu=1
…you can clearly see that Mark is serious about getting into the MMA arena and if you know Mark like people from Dallas know Mark, he plays to win at ALL COSTS so if there was a way to buy Fedor to make his new MMA org the best in the world you can bet your ass that’s exactly what he did.
by EdenMachine on Oct 18, 2007 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully I can get some answers to these and a lot more questions come Monday. Either that or I’ll get armbarred trying…
How do i get more info about the conference. I’m in NYC and would like to attend.
by Braveheart on Oct 18, 2007 11:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Love New york City
New York City? ……… Get a rope!
by DJ Pullout on Oct 18, 2007 11:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, “Fighting Record Doesnt Mean Everything”
How many times do these fighters have to be compared. They both are very gifted fights and are both considered (whether you believe it or not) to be the best fighters in the world…
Even if Fedor does think hes better and doesnt think he has anything to prove the Fans deserve it and so does the whole MMA Organization.
‘Dude’, note the second sentence (“maybe in Fedor’s mind”). I’m trying to guess what’s in his mind cuz nothing else seems rational.
by new mma fan on Oct 18, 2007 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’ve all played the game, “follow the leader” before. Ergo, if Fedor goes to M-1, then I’m watching M-1, regardless of who he fights. Fedor fans: agree?
by Kimura by Fedor on Oct 18, 2007 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHY THE HELL MARK ECKO!!!!!! Barry Bonds and now Fedor, what his deal
by Shaolins Finest on Oct 18, 2007 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right, that makes zero sense at all, unless Mark Ecko was the person from the US with all the money – although HIGHLY unlikely. I still suspect Mark Cuban.
Also, why wouldn’t Fedor make this ‘huge’ announcement in his beloved Russia? I mean, that’s where he’s from, that’s where M-1 is, and his love for Russia was the main reason he didn’t sign with the UFC (would not sacrafice the Russian Sambo tournament for the UFC).
I agree Mike…why is Fedor making the anouncement in the U.S.? I’m getting more and more curious as to who this secret investor is. I guess it makes sense if they are trying to market the M-1 product in the U.S. It could get interesting if this investor has deep pockets. With the Couture situation, it wouldn’t suprise me if some other UFC fighters start looking at M-1 or other promotions.
by anbre81 on Oct 18, 2007 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The question is?
Is Marc Ecko the new backer for M-1 or is he the exclusive clothier for this organization? I don’t think it is Cuban.
by Mr. Jitters on Oct 18, 2007 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New York City? ……… Get a rope!
Ha ha! Pace is made in San Antone by folks who know salsa.
by PW on Oct 18, 2007 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It could be Cuban, just being sneaky and we may be up for some surprise on Monday.
by Jo on Oct 18, 2007 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cuban would be at the top of my list also:
He has basically said the HDNet Fights was a beta test for something big to come, and he was very interested in Fedor.
It would make also sense for him to launch with Fedor, but only if he has a decent talent list of serious contendors to fight him. It would bring in the hardcores and could be marketed heavily to the TUF-generation. Hence, the Mark Ecko, extravagant announcement that is designed to get major press.
Also, Ed Fishman said he has been working with the new owner of M-1, but also he has said he has been working with Cuban.
Unless he really is talking about two separate individuals, it really could be Cuban.
by Fin Diesel on Oct 18, 2007 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t Mark Cuban too busy with dancing with the stars? lol
or is he voted off that thing already
by jd on Oct 18, 2007 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s the Richard what’s his ass the Virgin Enterprises guy. He’s got deep pockets he likes to buy up everything that’s cool and in at the time, he’s based in New York. Maybe????
by MWA on Oct 18, 2007 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet Vince McMahon and Mark Cuban are behind this, guaranteed!!!!!!!!!
by Shaolins Finest on Oct 18, 2007 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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Randy is #1 and that is the real truth!
by jimmy_dean on Oct 18, 2007 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya, I would think this mean Ekco’s a finacial backer?
by Amy Robinson on Oct 18, 2007 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They’re having the meeting @ Marc Ecko’s office, may not have anything to do with him at all. Please … don’t just jump to crazy conclusions.
by bostonmmajunkie on Oct 18, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ufcmania, or anyone: question.
Dana says if and when Randy comes back to fight, he is still under UFC contract. But, If Randy wants to fight Fedor at M-1 (he hints the idea) would he be able to do so. What are the contractual ideologies here?
by Kimura by Fedor on Oct 18, 2007 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All you FEDOR die hard fans- I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOUR FACE when he GETS KNOCKED OUT. You guys will need to consult with MIRKO cro cop fans in order to deal with the devastation.
FEDOR’s a punk for not fighting RANDY.
by carnage on Oct 18, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha,brandon vera has more dignity than this guy,i heard before that there’s an organization that offering vera a $1.5 million just to fight in their organization,but refuse it,because he’s fully commited to fight the best in the world in the UFC. a fully commited fighter must have more hunger to fight the best than taking advantage of his popularity and making alots of money
For YOU he has no dignity but even Randy Couture has said that guys in UFC are not being compensated the way they should and more importantly COULD be getting paid in comparison to what the company is making off of each Pay Per View. Fedor is just doing what Frank Shamrock has said that more fighters should do in order to TRULY bring about change in MMA and that is the fighters need to realize that THEY are the attraction not the name of the organization they fight for.
If Randy’s “resignation” is really a way for him to get out of UFC and make a fight with Fedor happen possibly outside of the country that would shake up the MMA world.
by Bizarro Tommy on Oct 18, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm…
http://sports.yahoo.com/box/blog/box_experts/post/Randy-leaves-big-bucks-behind?urn=box,49500
Turns out Dana White probably wasn’t lying to Randy when he told him he’s the 2nd highest paid fighter.
by OutlawTruth on Oct 18, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t it be some shit if Fedor announces that he signed with the Ufc.
by spades8119 on Oct 18, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Fedor was undefeated. who is his 1 loss to???
It was due to an accidental headbutt(not allowed but since it was incidental, no DQ was ordered) by Tsuyoshi Kohsakawhich caused a cut on his forehead that resulted in a doctor stoppage. The fight was ruled as a loss for Fedor due to the rules of the tournament for KOK 2000 not providing a No Contest.[/quote]
Which means Fedor has never been stopped, never been knocked out never been submitted and has never been beaten by anyone
by Muhamet on Oct 18, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For once in my life, I am pulling for Ken Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock has called out Fedor to a fight. There might be a Fedor/Shamrock fight at M-1.
I pray that Shamrock and Fedor fight and I want Shamrock to snap Fedor’s ankle.
If Fedor truely was number 1 why would he be taking fights from M-1 and not the UFC, or StrikeForce or something that has some potential talent.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Oct 18, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pop Quiz, if Fedor had been able to fight and had beaten Kohsaka, who would he have met in the finals that day?
Randy F’ing Couture. I still im bitter that never happened. The one and only non-w for Fedor, cost him a fight with Randy Couture. Salts my grill.
by The Anomaly on Oct 18, 2007 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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I’m just guessing here,, but r u saying Fedor is the best?
by Thorazine on Oct 18, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm…
http://sports.yahoo.com/box/blog/box_experts/post/Randy-leaves-big-bucks-behind?urn=box,49500
Turns out Dana White probably wasn’t lying to Randy when he told him he’s the 2nd highest paid fighter.
??? I read that, there is no quoting the original source of information … stating Liddell and Couture make that kind of money… it sounds like totally B.S.
by Thorazine on Oct 18, 2007 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I give a fuck about Fedor now. He’s had his chance to prove that he’s #1 and he traded it to compete in Sambo. He may be getting more money up front but it will pale in comparison to all the exposure and endorsements he would make with the UFC. The average Joe doesn’t know who Fedor is but he would if his ugly mug was plastered all over our country’s tv and billboards. Now he gets to fight a bunch of nobodies and add a few more no-name wins to his record which already lacks a lot of big name wins. Decisions over Cro Cop and Big Nog? I need to see more before giving him title as #1. This is UFCMania not M-1Mania so let’s all just forget about Fedor and allow him to slip further and further into obscurity.
by Nine Duce on Oct 18, 2007 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i read that m1 signed arona as well. guess fedor’s gonna fight another little guy. who’s next wayne weems!
by bw on Oct 18, 2007 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who cares; that Cossack pussy has been ducking Randy
by Berserker on Oct 18, 2007 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Cuban is the buyer. He seems like he’s happy to develop his own show and slowly build it up, similiar to what Zuffa is doing with the WEC.
He even stated that he’s not going to try to compete with the UFC anytime soon, since HDNet only has 7 million viewers, compared to Spike’s 93 million.
by IceMuncher on Oct 18, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What better way to jump start an organization than by bringing in the #1 fighter in the world. UFC fans may want to dismiss him, but it’s a big world out there and aside from his U.S. fans, Fedor is recognized worldwide (and by Couture himself).
by jameson on Oct 18, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No one should be mad at Fedor for signing with M-1. The sport itself has too much politics,(like anything else that involves a lot of money). It is a shame that him and Couture didn’t fight because that would be an excellent fight. It wouldn’t even matter who wins, Fedor or Couture; both of them are excellent fighters with a lot of passion for sport and respect for each other. Both of them deserve a title. Even if and when Fedor looses, so what. That happens, MMA sport is such that anyone can loose, you just need one mistake or bad night, they are all people. No one should be mad at Fedor for not signing with UFC, or at Couture for quiting the UFC… its a shame they didn’t meet. Both are excellent fighters…. they are setting standards for other fighters
by xxx on Oct 18, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For once in my life, I am pulling for Ken Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock has called out Fedor to a fight. There might be a Fedor/Shamrock fight at M-1.
I pray that Shamrock and Fedor fight and I want Shamrock to snap Fedor’s ankle.
If Fedor truely was number 1 why would he be taking fights from M-1 and not the UFC, or StrikeForce or something that has some potential talent.
Shamrock?… Ken Shamrock? Fedor would dump him on his head so fast… 30 sec. fight, tops.
by RAWbert on Oct 19, 2007 12:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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agree
by gipper on Oct 19, 2007 1:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
blaq bla bla…m1 is a bucket of warm spit…this is a looooser…there is only so much money in this business…ufc now gets most of it…m1 – it’s not gonna happpen man…but…what the hell do i know!
I won’t pay 29 or 39 to watch him fight barnett or coleman or some k1 fighter…
i think fedor screwed up…
by steve on Oct 19, 2007 2:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shamrock?… Ken Shamrock? Fedor would dump him on his head so fast… 30 sec. fight, tops.
YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDIN’’’’ RIGHT?
by THORAZINE on Oct 19, 2007 2:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fedor vs Shamrock? what a joke.No contest who’s going to win.
I prefer Josh Barnett though.If i remember correctly,he’s the one who earlier this year, call out Fedor.I think he deserve a shot a lot more than Ken the oldish fucking moron.
by tralalala on Oct 19, 2007 4:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s gotta be contractual issues. I can’t see Fedor being afraid of a fight with Randy, or with anybody at that matter. He’s never lost and his confidence in his ability is through the roof.
As for reality, of course any fight can get beat on any given day. That’s one of the reasons why MMA is so exciting.
Fedor is still #1 in my mind until someone beats him.
by googan on Oct 19, 2007 8:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’ve all played the game, “follow the leader” before. Ergo, if Fedor goes to M-1, then I’m watching M-1, regardless of who he fights. Fedor fans: agree?
Disagree, I’m not paying 50 bucks to watch Fedor fight a nobody that he is going to crush. I pay to watch fights, not slaughters.
by RearNakedSlam on Oct 19, 2007 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OOOMMMGGGG!!!!!!!!
EVERYONE will be in SHOCK on monday!!!!!!!!!!, just found out…….
by Shaolins Finest on Oct 19, 2007 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fedor vs Shamrock? what a joke.No contest who’s going to win.
I prefer Josh Barnett though.If i remember correctly,he’s the one who earlier this year, call out Fedor.I think he deserve a shot a lot more than Ken the oldish fucking moron.
no kidding. Shamrock couldn’t even beat Tito, he wouldn’t have a chance against fedor.
by kitsunex on Oct 19, 2007 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My two cents, Fedor is scared, the guy has fought some great fights, but almost every fighter that has come from Pride has had their ass handed to them in the UFC, end of story. He wants to hide behind the Russian championships, he wants to fight people that are under his caliber of fighters, hey who can blame him, milk it for all the money its worth. I am positive UFC would expand his fan base, and make him a ton more money, that is if he won. After seeing Crocop get whooped on, I think Fedor wants to live out his champion hype instead of testing it in UFC.
by TacoBell on Oct 20, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A bunch of UFC die hard fans who think talent does not exist outside of it. And, don’t give me this UFC > Pride nonsense, its vastly different fighting in a cage vs fighting in a ring. The cage allows people to use the sides to their benefit and the shape of the octagon does not allow fighters to trap opponents, which CroCop was famous for in the ring. Fedor didn’t sign with UFC because of many contractual problems that UFC uses to keep its fighters exclusive. ITT they would not allow him to do Sambo tournaments. He is not scared. He is not a sale out. He is staying true to the sport and M-1 signed him for 10million dollars which is way above greedy ass UFC’s pay.
by lol wut? on Oct 21, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fedor is the best ever man, if he aint signing with UFC its all becuase of contract issues a fighter of this rep and skills needs to get paid good and Dana White isnt accomodating accordingly… would fedor come to UFC he’ll styl be unstoppable…
by Fedor on Oct 22, 2007 12:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
id say fedor is 28-2 for dodging randy
Totally agree
by x1badMoFo on Oct 22, 2007 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
fedor didn’t doge randy his managers work out contracts not him.
by Red Devil on Oct 22, 2007 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OOOMMMGGGG!!!!!!!!
EVERYONE will be in SHOCK on monday!!!!!!!!!!, just found out…….
Monday!!! why do we have to wait till monday
by Ironic Sumo on Oct 22, 2007 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
from the guy who thinks that Randy, Mr 16-9 Couture could in his wildest of dreams even last past the first round with Fedor, to the guy who thinks the aging and over the hill Shamrock who cant even beat Tito Ortiz would stand a chance, to who claim that Pride fighters didnt do well in the UFC when Big Nog went on to become champ (before losing to Mir), to who seem to overlook the fact that Fedor is now:
7-0 against UFC champs
You read that right, 7-0 vs UFC champs.
by Hamidxa on Jan 25, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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