Fedor-ing to the masses: Trump presser likely to unveil reality series, contract extension
by Jesse Holland on Oct 15, 2008 4:15 PM EDT
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Vot a cahntry!
Affliction and M-1 Global, the Turner & Hooch of mixed martial arts, are the latest tandem to join forces in hopes of expanding their share of the market in the combat sports world.
And "The Donald" makes three.
The trio are expected to announce a new partnership during a press conference tomorrow around noon at the Trump Tower in New York City. In attendance will be Donald Trump, Affliction's Tom Atencio and M-1 Global's Vadim Finkelchtein.
With current WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko perched atop the bow of the partnership like a wooden maiden, Trump will likely announce the fruition of "Fighting Fedor" and M-1 Challenge.
Fighting Fedor is a reality show that pits sixteen fighters against each other in a sequestered environment with the winner getting a shot at the current title holder.
Sound familiar?
See for yourself:
Unfortunately the series has been in pre-production longer than Duke Nukem Forever and despite the hackneyed narrator trying to sell us the premise as "Groundbreaking" and "The likes of which have never been seen before on American television", that sales pitch only works on people without SpikeTV - or brains.
Not to mention the ending is a bit anti-climatic. Imagine if Amir Sadollah had to fight Anderson Silva at the conclusion of the Ultimate Fighter 7.
M-1 Challenge on the other hand, has already been taking place around the world. It has also produced some quality fights - though the premise is basically The International Fight League (IFL) on tour.
A summary from the M-1 Web site:
M-1 Challenge is a series of events planned to be held in different places of the Earth where the 10 best MMA clubs compete against each other.The Challenge introduced by Vadim Finkelstein presents an international team competition among young prospective fighters who aspire to gain more experience and prove themselves at the international level. The most talented ones will earn an opportunity to be chosen to partake in major M-1 events. The teams consist of 5 athletes (in every weight class), one trainer and one coach. Every participating country brings two complete teams which then compete against each other. Every team members fights at least 4 times totally.
The idea has merit, but again the question remains as to how they will capture a stateside audience that has already been branded by the UFC.
Outside of Fedor, how many fighters come to mind when you think of M-1 Global?
The absolute worst case scenario for all parties involved is a defeat by Emelianenko at the hands of Andrei Arlovski at their upcoming Affliction bout in early 2009.
UFC President Dana White has already watched one promotion collapse at the hands of a fighter the UFC didn't want when Seth Petruzelli knocked out Kimbo Slice. Imagine his joy if Arlovski stopped Fedor in similar fashion.
Stay tuned for more of the finer details following tomorrow's presser.
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Wasn’t Mayhem involved with M-1 Global too?
by McArthur on Oct 15, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the difference between elite xc and M1 though is their main bread winner can actually fight and wont lose to some chump with pink hair from a jab… if he loses its going to be a crazy finish that everyone will enjoy, except maybe fedor… but really both guys are big names and i think its a win win situation for the company
by brendan on Oct 15, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a loss for fedor would not be the end of the world for them or his career, shit everyone loses and aa is not some joke of a fighter nor would fedor get desroyed by anyone, i don’t see him losing but if he did and true mma fan would now its only 1 loss.
by roy on Oct 15, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fedor wont lose to Arlovski or any one else for that matter.
by Harry Triangle on Oct 15, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone think it was coincidence that they showed him smashing nog? the ufc champion? nice…
by brendan on Oct 15, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
elitexC Nov 8:
Brett “Grim” Rogers vs. Paul Buentello! This is an amazing match up! look forward to this show!
by john on Oct 15, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brett/Paul is dam good matchup! One thing EliteXC has started to do is make some good fights!
by JV on Oct 15, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only they would promote the fighters in their organization that can actually fight . . .
by PW on Oct 15, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fedor is going to kill any of these guys. There is no point of this show.
by Chase on Oct 15, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if you win….you get your ass kicked? Awesome idea for a show, Brilliant…. pure genius. Where do I sign up?
by Psyqo78®™ on Oct 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If history repeats itself, then Fedor will lose to Arlovski before this show hits the air. Remember, when The Comeback season of TUF was taped, and even when it first aired, the 2 champions they were competing to face were Rich Franklin and Matt Hughes.
by naturalshadow on Oct 16, 2008 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
>Fedor is going to kill any of these guys. There is no >point of this show.
Fedor destroyed an ex-UFC champ and schooled Nog who is the best HW in this putrid UFC division.
Who does he have to fight really?
Barnett and Arlovski (he aint fighting his little bro).. that’s it.
And dont bring up old man Couture please.
People keep saying that he should fight decent competition.
Fine.
Name me 3 fights besides Barnett and AA.
There isnt.
Nothing in the UFC but Nog and do you really want to see part 3?
The old PRIDE guard aged quickly. The only thing he can do is fight some guy like Monson who is skilled but not a top 10 guy. Something like the Lindland fight.
So all you shittalkers stop holding your balls and tell us who Fedor has ducked in his career.
And who Fedor should fight next?
Im looking at the top 10 HW and there is nothing there for him. The fact that Gonzaga and Verdum are in any top 10 list shows how the quality of HW has dropped.
by ron leflore on Oct 16, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, i love the clips of fedor beating the dog piss out of Nog, just abusing him like a red headed stepson. In 40 minutes of fighting with the ufc ‘interim’ HW champ, fedor was never at any time in any kind of trouble whatsoever. just pure domination of the ufc ‘interim’ HW champ
by deuce 4 on Oct 15, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was gonna kill Nog in that fight.
by belfort_fan on Oct 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He almost did. It was a credit to Nog’s Noggin. He took massive blow after massive blow as Fedor put a clinic on him, dominating him from the ground and yet Nog still managed to persevere. I thought Nog was going to finish the fight and then go find some place quiet to die.
This whole idea of associations not wanting their marquee fighter to lose is slippery and dangerous. Let the best fighter win, and if he loses, that he’ll have the character to get back in the ring, beat some more people, and have an epic re-match. Sort of like GSP did when he lost. If Fedor loses, it just adds more dynamic and drama to his story.
by dave on Oct 16, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is one of the reasons that Fedor isn’t one of my favorite fighters. I could name 10 fights he could take that would intrigue me, but he always gets involved in these freak shows. So they have a tournament, winner gets beat by fedor…who wins? no one will watch this crap. Sign me up so I can tell Fedor what a joke his (once great) career is becoming.
by kevin doesn't know shit on Oct 15, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does’nt that 1 fighter look just like mac danzig? i though i caught a glimpse of ben rothwell as well. probably just me.
by b.w. on Oct 15, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was Danzig as well—not just you.
by chuckjbt on Oct 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That has to be Mac….. or his doppleganger.
by Psyqo78®™ on Oct 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah i was thinking the same damn thing. It has to be him.
by belfort_fan on Oct 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many top 10 guys did liddel fight in his unbeaten streak?he will fight who ever this fight hasn’t even taken place yet and right know the only guys he can fight or sylvia(done) aa(next) and barnett(hopefully after aa) so he is doing the best he can with whats out there.
by roy on Oct 15, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, plenty of lhw’s in the UFC…oh yeah, he’s tough to deal with…hence doesn’t care about top competition, only getting paid. I can respect that, but it doesn’t make you the best…which he is…for now!
by kevin doesn't know shit on Oct 15, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tito was probably top 10 at the time that Chuck fought him. Twice. So was Babalu. Twice also.
by PW on Oct 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, guess you made zero point huh roy?
by kevin doesn't know shit on Oct 15, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In fact if you look at the lists of any top mma fighter, I would say that Liddell has fought the toughest list of anyone in mma. Besides the fighters named during his streak, he also beat Vitor, Randleman, Metzger, Overeem, Monson, Wandy. Not a bad list if you ask me. Lately Chuck has just had a problem beating guys that he SHOULD beat.
It should say: Fedor, the man who has crushed more cans than any recycling facility in history. I give him props for beating Nog a few times, but his best opponents at HW after that are CroCop and Tim Sylvia.
by naturalshadow on Oct 16, 2008 4:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is danzig in the commercial? anyone else notice?
by bradpittfightclub on Oct 15, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be better if all 16 fought Fedor at once.
by McArthur on Oct 15, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would anyone actually want to win the show? LOL great i won now its time to get destroyed by fedor…
by brendan on Oct 15, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fighting PHILLIES baby! Painting the town RED tonight!
by john on Oct 15, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evryone wants to win the show, but most are really scared to fight the experiment.
by Syd[a.k.k. "The Negation"] on Oct 15, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are u crazy ? If u’re an unknown fighter this is an opportunity of a life time . Of course u should take this opportunity , what’s the worst that can happen ? U can’t do it much worse than Sylvia had right ? This is an opportunity unknown fighters can only dream about , to get this kind of exposure . Even if Fedor beats you in two minutes if u were a bit impressive during the show it can lead u to the UFC or other places…
However I’d hope they also put some known fighers in it , I’d like Barnett to fight in the show because he’s a fun dude to watch . and because I want him to fight Fedor…
by Joe on Oct 16, 2008 5:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Yawn) Boring! Why does this “Fighting Fedor” series remind me of “The Contender”, that boxing reality show hosted by Sly Stallone?
I don’t really know what is needed to save Affliction, but I don’t think this is it. They were unable to capitalize on any momentum they got from their first show, and the UFC is running circles around them. M-1 Global and Donald Trump only increase the circus.
I had an idea to save EliteXC though – very simple too. It would get them worldwide mainstream press recognition. The headline reads: “Gina Carano carrying lovechild of Kimbo Slice”.
Sort of a beauty & the beast/King Kong type of thing.
by Graham on Oct 15, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
id like to see carano beat kimbo in the cage. now that would draw.
by Harry Triangle on Oct 15, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or just show Gina at the next weigh in on live tv, but with no towels.
by naturalshadow on Oct 16, 2008 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
elite xc isnt that bad…
they actually have a pretty decent roster of all around fighters. NOTE* check the next card . Its Solid.
by J.Vorhees on Oct 15, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
waste of money. I don’t think anyone cares that much about fedor to watch a crappy show about him. Sure, Fedor is a beast once a year, but he has the personality of a door nob.
by sbud on Oct 15, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
has anyone been watching m-1 challenge, its pretty good.
by roy on Oct 15, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I have. JOHN, your buddy , lil Fedor , Kiril Sidelenkov or whatever fought some huge dude on an episode three weeks ago. You would have ENJOYED!!!!!
I have the last 2 episodes on the DVR still…
BUT I MUST SAY, I think that the picture of Fedor playing with a goose just surpassed Fedor with two ice cream cones as my favorite Fedor picture. Even if I tried, I couldn’t come up with funnier/dumber/more pointless photos than that.
Actually, my sick mind probably can, but whatever, its time to bounce!
by ViolentMike on Oct 15, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Not to mention the ending is a bit anti-climatic. Imagine if Amir Sadollah had to fight Anderson Silva at the conclusion of the Ultimate Fighter 7.”
HAHA…or imagine if Matt Serra got to fight GSP after winning TUF 6….
by McArthur on Oct 15, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so true, who would have thought a 155pounder would beat one of the p4p best.
by roy on Oct 15, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why dont they just call it “The Contender:MMA”
by the_mexicutioner on Oct 15, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, I see Extenze commercials in this shows future. Maybe even ShamWow.
by naturalshadow on Oct 16, 2008 4:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one of those dudes in that video looks a lot like Mac Danzig.
by wagnerav on Oct 15, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i just mentioned that above. looks just like him.
by b.w. on Oct 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So this is the Russian version of TUF, or TUF the comeback??? Hopefully AA throws a monkeywrench into those plans!
by JV on Oct 15, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AA has looked good in his last 2 fights, but not that good. I still think he has lost that killer instinct. Hopefully I am wrong, but most likely he is going to get a beating.
by BNF on Oct 15, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah its really tough to see a guy losing when hes been so dominant and undefeated for so long (ie:anderson silva) and then match him up with a guy who weve seen get knocked out a few times and lose a decision
by brendan on Oct 15, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like they lifted the stock footage from Mac Danzig from the pre-fight intro of the UFC.
by Steve on Oct 15, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesse, you and Mania are too funny! All the Fedor pics are classic…
by BNF on Oct 15, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Affliction and M-1 Global, the Turner & Hooch of mixed martial arts”
Or How ABout
Affliction and M-1 Global THE TANGO AND CA$H of mixed martial arts
by J.Vorhees on Oct 15, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You did not just reference Duke Nukem Forever…
LOL!!
by Jay K. on Oct 15, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guilty as charged. I was so excited about that game coming out back when I worked at Gamestop. That was 1998. They say it’s almost done. Nothing like sticking to the budget.
by Jesse Holland on Oct 15, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to admit that until this post, I never heard of that video game. Then again, I was busy drinking and having sex in 98.
by naturalshadow on Oct 16, 2008 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ 00.30 a shogun twin
@ 00.38 a danzig twin
by J.Vorhees on Oct 15, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do see a problem though…..there sure seems to be a lot of Pride footage in that ad. I see a lawsuit in the near future.
by introvert on Oct 15, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=W2mtQRKqerA put this on your site! a 11 minute Bisping blog! some funny parts when Kongo eats loads of junk food all day cookies and Hot dogs while Bisping has to eat nothing.
by Tony on Oct 15, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fedor looks so cute feedin’ the geese…LOL
by Syd[a.k.k. "The Negation"] on Oct 15, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“UFC President Dana White has already watched one promotion collapse at the hands of a fighter the UFC didn’t want when Seth Petruzelli knocked out Kimbo Slice. Imagine his joy if Arlovski stopped Fedor in similar fashion.”
First of all, comparing Seth Petruzelli (a guy who never won a fight in the UFC) to a former UFC champion is a completely stupid thing to do.
Second of all, Dana White came out publicly, before Arlovski signed with Affliction, and said that he was trying to do everything in his power to sign him. So to say that the UFC didn’t “want” Arlovski is another acenine comment.
I usually love mmamania articles, but I think that comment was a little sloppy.
by Casey on Oct 15, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the UFC wanted Arlovski, he would still be there.
You think he fought Jake O’Brien on the UNDERCARD of UFC 82 because they were doing everything in their power to sign him?
Get a clue.
by Jesse Holland on Oct 15, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats when they where trying to down play him, but wants they realized the fans still wanted him hell yeah they tried to keep him.
by roy on Oct 15, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was their mistake, Dana White even said so and said he wanted to resign him.
by Bill Maher on Oct 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, he wanted to save face in front of the fans – because most of them love AA. But they really did him wrong leading up to his departure.
Dana said he wanted to re-sign him – so why didn’t he?
Again, if they wanted him bad enough he would still be there.
by Jesse Holland on Oct 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why don’t you pull your head out of your ass before you tell me to get a clue – Jesse Holland. Like Bill Maher said – Dana White said it himself. Think before typing – Novel idea, huh? Why don’t you retract a stupid comment before trying to defend it on several different threads and looking even more like an ass.
by Casey on Oct 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not angry, but trying to prove a point that your comment was sloppy. Maybe you just worded it wrong to get your point across – but I believe several readers got the same impression. That you were making comparisons between Petruzelli and Arlovski and Kimbo vs Fedor. Affliction has legitimate headliners (so far) that would and could compete in the UFC. EliteXC – I’m not so sure.
Also, every fighter Dana has wanted – Dana has not got.
by Casey on Oct 16, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, I am pretty sure this article just compared Fedor to Kimbo Slice, which is automatic fail. And the UFC didn’t let AA go, he left because he was getting shit fights, (comparatively) bad money, and put on the prelims.
by Bill Maher on Oct 15, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No stupid, I compared EliteXC and Affliction, who are both putting way too many eggs in one basket.
Instead of over-extending themselves with the glorification of Fedor, they should be focusing on the very talented stable of fighters they have amassed. Why am I not hearing about Chris Horodecki?
And you can’t fail me because I am the teacher and you are the student.
by Jesse Holland on Oct 15, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“UFC President Dana White has already watched one promotion collapse at the hands of a fighter the UFC didn’t want when Seth Petruzelli knocked out Kimbo Slice. Imagine his joy if Arlovski stopped Fedor in similar fashion.”
How is that not a comparison?
You don’t hear about Horodecki because Fedor is the #1 Heavyweight in the world and the only non-UFC top ranked fighter. They need a serious headliner. They put on an undercard, so it isn’t like they are not building fighters. If you want to build brand recognition, you need elite fighters in combination with new talent. If you do new talent alone, you go bankrupt like the IFL did. I would never pay comparative UFC money for a bunch of no names.
by Bill Maher on Oct 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, but there doesn’t seem to be any balance. What happens if Fedor gets injured and can’t compete for a year?
Affliction spent an obscene amount of money to sign Fedor which is fine, but they need a Plan B.
by Jesse Holland on Oct 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Jesse i bet u heard they’ve tried . They tried putting a show without Fedor when he was injured throwing AA at Barnett which is actually a very good fight . Did anyone bother to buy a ticket ? nope .
That’s why right now they’re more focused on promoting Fedor than Chris Horodecki (which is a fighter i like btw). They’re just trying to survive . They’ll get many people watching their show because of Fedor , but on the way the people will see many more fighters and if Affliction manages to put on good fights then maybe they’ll have a chance . But business wise I totally understand what they’re doing right now
by Joe on Oct 16, 2008 5:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The worst prize for a game show EVER = getting beat on by Fedor
As long as they put on decent fights I would want any free MMA, no matter who the promoter is.
by mike on Oct 15, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
id be willing to bet youd rather fight him then brock lesnar
by randy murders on Oct 15, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah because there is a chance that Fedor would just take me down and choke me out, brock would just knock me out. Plus in the odd chance that some how I was able to land some miracle punch and actually won the match, I would rather be known for beating Fedor than for beating Brock.
by mike on Oct 15, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do most of my comments not get posted?
Is this site open to everyone’s opinion even though it may not be your typical MMA Mania UFC nutthuggery? Or do you have to cater to the main stream UFC shit all the time?
WTF?
by introvert on Oct 15, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“UFC President Dana White has already watched one promotion collapse at the hands of a fighter the UFC didn’t want when Seth Petruzelli knocked out Kimbo Slice. Imagine his joy if Arlovski stopped Fedor in similar fashion.”
are you kidding me? comparing a joker like kimbo and the arguably the best fighter in the world, fedor is nonsense. fedor will not lose to arlovski, but i am anticipating the fight.
barnett/sylvia should be on the same card, but i doubt tim will be fighting anytime soon since he’s probably busy spending that last ridiculous paycheck.
by jack on Oct 15, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where does it say that Kimbo is on Fedor’s level?
You think that it wouldn’t be a big deal if Fedor gets knocked out by a former UFC fighter – right after they signed him to a long-term contract and based an entire reality show around him?
by Jesse Holland on Oct 15, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What an original idea! M-1 Global is still pretending to be around? Trump needs to take his “silverspoon *ss” for a hike.
by Muscle Dolphin on Oct 15, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or they should do a cross promotion with Elite and have bob sapp fight kimbo slice
by mike on Oct 15, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Bisping, Kongo killing him LOL!!! Hotdogs cookies icecream !! Anyways GOGOGOGO BISPING!!!!!
by Khaos_Warrior on Oct 15, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally a fight for Fedor that is a bad matchup for him. They’ve always been giving him either ground guys or strikers but never a guy that’s good at both like AA. I truly believe that a guy like Gonzaga would beat Fedor and I also believe Couture would beat him
by Don on Oct 15, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IF I was to pick 3 HW that have the best chance to beat Fedor, it would be the same 3 you listed Don.
by Gord on Oct 15, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if Hong Man Choi wins the tournament? I’d love to see him rematch with Fedor. Of course, the winner of this game show won’t be nearly as talented as Hong Man. Go Fedor!
In unrelated news, Manny Ramirez just challenged a bunch of little leagers.
by Heatwaves on Oct 15, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
be easy on manny its not like he was challenging them to t-ball like his boy david ortiz
by randy murders on Oct 15, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
November 15! The upcoming bout between Brock Lesner and Randy Couture has been called the biggest fight in UFC history. Are you serious Dana. Randy is a legend, legends are in the past. Brock Lesner is the real deal. A real heavyweight. Brock is a punisher! Brock is the future of the heavyweight division. His speed and devastating power, oh yeah and age are going to keep him on top for a long time. Don’t get me wrong if Randy can get him down and put him in a toe hold he may have a chance, but it needs to happen early. Randy needs to retire again before this fight happens. Someone is going to get hurt and obviously money means more to Randy than his health. Dana is a great promoter, but this one has the makings of a Don King fight. I hope not, I plan on shelling out fifty for the pay per view. UFC viewers don’t want another Gracie-Hughes on our hands. Good Luck Randy “the Natural”. Randy, Brock is not Natural, can’t you see that?
by Bil3mar on Oct 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haven’t you ever heard of a living legend. Randy just owned to huge guys. Everyone said he was going to get hurt by Tim and that never happened. Like you said, Brock is the FUTURE, but the future isn’t here yet, so that won’t do the INEXPERIENCED Lesnar much good next month.
by Gord on Oct 15, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know when this will start?
by Lucas mcfly on Oct 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow what a prize you fight 4 times to win a fight against fedor lmao that sucks …. fedor will destory who ever wins that for sure
by Fedor will destory on Oct 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dana White has said that Arlovski is the only fighter that they’ve ever lost that they wanted whole heartedly to keep.
by fbd on Oct 15, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they wanted to keep him, just not at the price affliction was willing to pay, or in their case overpay. arlovski is 1 of my top 5 favorite fighters, but he was paid way more than what his market value was worth, 750k for the 1rst fight and 500k(kevin iole has it from an unconfirmed source that arlovski also got a 1 million bonus for the nelson fight) for the 2nd fight. they also way overpaid tim sylvia and matt linland. tom atencio has admitted recently that this was a huge mistake on their part and steps were being taken to make up for it. that most likely means that there wont be any more big names jumping ship just for the big payday and more fighters will look to sign with the ufc for job stability.
by b.w. on Oct 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmamania should still be called ufcmania because you still have dana’s nutsack in your mouth when you talk about other orgs…
have some fucking respect for fedor as possibly the greatest mma fighter of all time.
by tyler on Oct 15, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like someone needs a hug…quick, where’s John Polakowski?
by Jesse Holland on Oct 15, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this show will be a flop. i gotta little Q and A…what do you feed a raging pitbull????…a fat Russian that goes by the last emperor!!! hahahahahah WAR ARLOVSKI!!!
by knee to the nads on Oct 15, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
youre obviously on some sort of drugs
by brendan on Oct 16, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is soo dumb unless the 16 contestants include randy couture, aa, barnett, nog, brock , etc. are they really going to put young up and commers in there with fedor . . . as a prize . . . and think i wanna watch that.
id much rather see fedor fight top contenders, top boxers, even ferocious animals.
by COR on Oct 16, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
>id much rather see fedor fight top contenders,
Youd rather jerk off in your mom’s hair than actually name a top HW contender he could fight besides AA and Barnett. He’s fought them all and old man Couture is a joke as is the UFC HW except for Nog who was schooled by Fedor twice.
Name those contenders of shut the fuck up.
Boxers? Are you a retard? There was talk about him fighting the best judo HW and the american bloggers went apeshit that it wasnt a fake wrestler.
again, name who he should fight or dont comment.
by rob enderle on Oct 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mania the site wont let me post and rob enderle deserves an answer.
by COR on Oct 16, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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