MMA Quick Quote: Fedor cancels press tour to prepare for 'dangerous' Arlovski
by Jesse Holland on Nov 28, 2008 10:39 AM EST
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"My trainers, Vladimir Voronov and Alexander Michkov, met with me in Russia after the World Sambo Championships and we decided that the Arlovski confrontation is too important to delay a comprehensive training camp in exchange for press tour obligations on the other side of the world. Andrei Arlovski is a dangerous fighter and has looked in prime condition and at the top of his game in his last few fights. He is one of the top three heavyweights in the world. This is not a fighter I will defeat if I am taking shortcuts in training."
-Current WAMMA heavyweight champion and Affliction headliner Fedor Emelianenko speaks in a press release about his planned absence from a scheduled press tour to the United States at the start of December with stops set for New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles to promote his Janaury 24 superfight with former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski at Affliction 'Day of Reckoning'. The decision comes on the heels of Emelianenko's recent loss at the 2008 World Sambo Championships - a tournamnet that "The Last Emperor" only trained for part-time to accomodate for his busy media schedule and movie commitments.
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This is great news, and I for one am very happy that Fedor came out to say this! Of course I (who knows nothing) was the one who said he had cut corners (movies) and thats why he lost in sambo! He’s obviously pissed at himself, and unfortunately, AA is in trouble now!
John, what comment was bad towards me, I couldn’t find it!? what did it say! james, thanks for talking me out of betting texas! (that’s a joke)! went 5-1 yesterday guys 12-4 for the week!
by kevin on Nov 28, 2008 10:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Comment by ozzy
2008-11-26 11:08:51
KEVIN, im sick and tired of your lies!!! dude you’re not rich, if you are why do you keep on begging stingky for a ufc tickets???? and you keep on bragging that you have your own business, when you dont have any business sense at all!!! and to be really honest.. your wife is maid\house help at best!!! maids like that you can find all over this country! and you can ask anybody here what they think about your wife if you dont believe me!!!!!
by john on Nov 28, 2008 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OZZY’S A SCROUT ,dont talk shit about someones wife, another key board warrior,who give’s a shit if a guy has his own business, if he owned a mickey d’s you could work for him OZZY,
by daz on Nov 28, 2008 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I blasted that douche, but it NEVER got out of moderation.
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow you gotta be cool to bash someones wife online
by mmanutz on Nov 28, 2008 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin: that wasnt me dude! I dont ever attack anyone personally on this site.
Definetly wasnt me
by john on Nov 28, 2008 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Arlovski is going to crap his pants when he sees Fedor standing across the ring from him. Only chance Arlovsk i has of lasting in this fight is to dance around a lot with his footwork!
Regardless, Fedor is going to outclass arlovski
by john on Nov 28, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What is going on today with all these crazy posts?
Well, I was hoping Fedor would not refocus, but now AA has an extremely tough fight ahead of him, this will be good.
by theCloser on Nov 28, 2008 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow, I’m literally laughing right now! I haven’t owned my own business in years, and evry regular (that I give a shit about) knows where I work! I’m not rich (six figures is comfortable though), and as I stated before, I would NEVE pay to go to a UFC event! Sorry that I’m from same area as stinky and mentioned it 3 or 4 times to him…sue me! As far as my wife goes, she’s laughing at the maid comment! She supervises 3 pharmacies for the government…a tad bit more important than an illegal making bed at the best western! Nice try though! As far a business sense, you’re maybe right, but I seem to be doing something right in life! now move along son, I here your mom yelling and she wants her room cleaned…call my wife! lol
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To all you regulars that defended me, thanks! I appreciate it, but it’s unnecessary! Thanks for brining it to my attention John!
by kevin on Nov 28, 2008 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
man, I must be blind, I wanted to see what you guys wrote, I can’t find this post anywhere, where was it at?
by kevin on Nov 28, 2008 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin, I was looking for that too. I think mania must have taken that comment down. Shame, i wanted to go rip on him too!
by medecine balls on Nov 28, 2008 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s pretty funny how you thanked and insulted all the people that defended you in the same sentence. Next time, post in bullet form how great and modest you are. Save everybody the time.
by starchfart on Nov 29, 2008 12:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be dense. There was no insult there. He thanked people for taking up for him but ……
1. He’s a big boy and can take care of himself
2. I think you are ozzy with a different name
3. HEY MANIA, could you make people take an IQ test before allowing them to post? I realize you’d only have 25-30 people on the site then, but the level of conversation would go up proportionatly to the decrease in personal attacks/d*mb comments.
by chefdaddy on Nov 29, 2008 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That quote is getting me all hot and bothered! I’m way more excited about this match-up than any other this year. This fight is for the purists who know that a “game” Arlovski is one of the few Heavies that can beat Fedor. On a serious note though, it would be crazy if Fedor came into the fight with a six-pack. AA would sh*t his shorts.
If he beats AA, then Barnett(if he gets past Alecks)and if the Randy can never happen, he should get in shape and drop to LHW and clean that out too.
by Nokimono on Nov 28, 2008 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeup, i thought AA had a pretty good chance as i was thinking FEDOR wan’t properly training and focusing on other spotlight agenda……….AA is fucked now (tho i’m still pulling for him, i hate fedor, lol)
by SoCalStunNa on Nov 28, 2008 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why ‘cause he likes being independent and won’t sign an exclusive contract to fight for less money in the UFC.
by shatner on Nov 28, 2008 6:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alot of people hate on Fedor, but, he is pretty down to earth! Props to him for giving AA that respect! I still think AA will take this one by decision. But, no matter what happens, I expect one hell of a fight!
by Dana's a Crossdresser on Nov 28, 2008 10:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Plain silly. He is being respectful to the extreme to AA and still you find a reason to bash him. By announcing this, there can be NO excuse if he loses. But if he takes out AA quickly, what will you say then? Care to bet names with me?
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Despite all the reported crazy demands that his managment makes, Fedor is class. The guy is always humble and never seems to say a bad thing about anyone. I dont think there is a chance in hell Arlovski wins, even if Fedor did take a press tour. Arlovski, as brief as it was, initially had trouble against Roy Nelson, and might have been kimura’d if the ref didnt stand them up. There’s no way to even compare the two. Fedor is just throwing the guy a major bone.
by the_mexicutioner on Nov 28, 2008 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nelson was puttin on a clinic on AA’s ass. Arlovski just looked paralyzed. He wasn’t even trying to get it back to half guard. Fedor is gonna put him down and sub him.
by NameNotRequired on Nov 28, 2008 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope AA beat the crap of that bold fat grease hairy guy.
by League on Nov 28, 2008 11:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL…he hopes AA beats the crap out of…himself!
by --utaptout-- on Dec 8, 2008 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Fedor fredo for helping promote MMA.
NOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!
by League on Nov 28, 2008 11:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
are you 12? go to your room and don’t come out til you can post about MMA correctly, young man!
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
stop sucking fedor cojones….pathetic.
by League on Nov 28, 2008 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what a come back league, just leave it alone till you got something good.
by roy on Nov 28, 2008 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you better watch out because chefdaddy is a black belt keyboard specialist
by KAS on Nov 28, 2008 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
P78, don’t get too far ahead! Mania will give me my written test for my 4th degree after Christmas. The extra time is too get my verbal technique down. As a result, I will not be giving any press tours beforehand!
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I always enjoy your press tours! but I am glad to see that you are taking this next step so seriously.
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 28, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In your last fight, did you train or go do press tours?
Thought so.
by introvert on Nov 28, 2008 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I did both!!! How about you? Oh probably you’re from elite xc or Japan.
by League on Nov 28, 2008 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha league is getting his a$$ kicked everywhere.
by The Anomaly on Nov 28, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I did both, like any other professional fighter and sport man. We call it professional fighters.
by League on Nov 28, 2008 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So you interrupted a training camp to do a press tour? Maybe that’s why nobody’s ever heard of you. And I’m not hangin’ from Fedor’s sack. But, you are so convinced he will lose I’m thinking we should bet names.
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know me pretty well probably. I’ll do it to promote MMA everywhere. You are writing here right now thanks to people like me. Keep going writing Mor*n.
by League on Nov 28, 2008 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I’m a moron?
You are acting like you are a pro MMA fighter…telling us you are, actually…when you aren’t. And, I’m a moron? Some may not agree with my opinions, but I’m not going to stoop so low as to pretend to be someone I’m not, with the hopes of impressing people….that’s moronic…and, quite pathetic actually.
by introvert on Nov 28, 2008 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he MUST be well known and an amazing fighter. Probably a top p4p. B/c nobody else, and I mean nobody would think to criticize the top HW in the world unless they were better than he is and knew more than he does.
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was Joe Son, but I could be wrong.
by introvert on Nov 28, 2008 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you get the internet in prison?
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 28, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha i cant stop laughing, give it to him guys!
by medecine balls on Nov 28, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LMFAO!!! Its Karo Parysian!! C’mon guys! Don’t you know who he is? DON’T YOU KNOW WHO HE IS?!?!?!?!?!?!
by --utaptout-- on Dec 8, 2008 10:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In his last fight he got beat up by his little sister! The only “press” he did was that of an ice pack on his face.
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 28, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great respect shown to Fedor, and I pray to God that AA wins. Not that I have anything against Fedor, but AA is my favorite fighter, so naturally I am really pulling for him. But I am not 100% expecting the outcome I want. Win or loss, I just hope it’s one of those fights people will be talking about for years.
by Sean on Nov 28, 2008 11:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
smart move on fedor’s part. a.a. is a dangerous fight for him.
by b.w. on Nov 28, 2008 11:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
So…all the UFC fighters, do press conferences and travel all over the world to promote fights and MMA and this moron finally have a real opponent and his managers are shitting his pants and tell him not to go.
by League on Nov 28, 2008 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So…all the UFC fighters, do press conferences and travel all over the world to promote fights and MMA and this I@#$t finally have a real opponent and his managers are shitting his pants and tell him not to go.
by League on Nov 28, 2008 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You are such a dumb@ss it’s difficult to comment on it.
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
First off he isn’t intelligent enough to be a fighter,second……he isn’t intelligent enough to be a fighter
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 28, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahah….Aaaahhh, gotta love this site.
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah this is his first real opponent, he is just doing things right for aa.
by roy on Nov 28, 2008 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LEAGUE. i get where your coming from a little bit. him not doing a press tour in the u.s. probably not good for Afflictions future, but is good for fedor’s. i dont think fedor cares as much about Affliction’s future as he does his own, wich is a smart thing in todays mma world and economy.
by b.w. on Nov 28, 2008 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey! Your real name isn’t by any chance….. Yoda, is it?
by Dana's a Crossdresser on Nov 28, 2008 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another person claiming to be “anonymous well known” fighter on the net? Dont make up some bullshit backstory to justify your constant trolling, if you dont have the courage to back your own opinion then keep it to yourself…
by I,Claudius on Nov 28, 2008 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
b.w., he was on the other day! Short post tho, nothing crazy. Kinda disappointing.
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we will see how good a.a.’s takedown defense is..
by shamo84 on Nov 28, 2008 11:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
if that fat fuck was able to get a.a. down into side control i can see fedor doing it with ease but i think fedor could win the standup as well. Every aspect of this fight i see fedor winning the only way a.a. wins is if he uses his reach and height to stick and move and land a right hand from the outside. Christ if Sylvia lasted 30 seconds how long do really think that a.a. can last.
by Colin D on Nov 28, 2008 11:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know why this is news? He should train with full focus….whats the big deal…..good fight, can’t wait
by Robert on Nov 28, 2008 11:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
AA’s going to be tapping early in this fight….mark my words.
by introvert on Nov 28, 2008 11:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
arlovski will need a big combo with no returned strikes from fedor in order to pull this off. i don’t see fedor ever eating strikes without making people pay for it. why would you ever bet against fedor?
by jonsey on Nov 28, 2008 11:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
AA will beat down Fedor. This guy is a joke!.
by Bill Espreston Esquire on Nov 28, 2008 12:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just like he beat down Tim? Oh ya, that’s right…that was Fedor. I almost forgot…it happened so quick.
by introvert on Nov 28, 2008 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Arlovski did the same thing to Tim in their first match,as long as Arlovski does not look scared like he did in 2nd and 3rd match with Tim,we may be on the verge of a huge upset,not really huge ,but the myth of Fedor being unbeatable will be over
by scott on Nov 28, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes. everyone talks about fedor’s 36 second submission over sylvia like it was something that andrei could never do… he did it first (in 47 seconds)! andrei has never been submitted and nelson didn’t take andrei down, but rather andrei went for the trip but bounced off of nelson’s gigantic gut when he got him down and then nelson just laid there. andrei was never in trouble.
by ActionJackson on Nov 28, 2008 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
all i can tell you , is aa may have better boxing, but fedor has the faster, more powerfull hands. HE WILL just come over the top with his punches, and once aa gets hit, it will be a shock to his system. he will be in survival mode, and once fedor closes the distance, gety him down and puts him on his back its all over. Only chance aa has is stick and move, but it wont work, fedor is cat quick, and can get inside eaisly where his dirty boxing, or clinch and gewt aa down. AA has nowhere near the power in his hands of a mark hunt or others to keep fedor at bay. Its going to be ugly
by dt on Nov 28, 2008 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that would be a good guess if arlovski went in completely unprepared and didn’t know fedor from joe. this is the biggest fight of his career and he will do everything to avoid those wild, powerful flailing punches. arlovski ko via evasive footwork + uppercut.
by ActionJackson on Nov 29, 2008 1:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ActionJackson:that was the poorest fight analysis and prediction that I’ve seen in a while. Just say you don’t like Fedor and thus have trouble looking at this fight from a rational point of view. Thanks for the laugh.
by chefdaddy on Nov 29, 2008 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
fedor’s a badass and i love watching him fight but i truly believe andrei will win this fight. but you’re right, everyone else’s analysis is a lot better. “uhh…. fedor by whatever he wants.” yeah, you guys are really thinking outside the box on that one. also, if you’re going to criticize something i say, you should give a little bit more than “that was the poorest fight analysis and prediction that i’ve seen in a while.” back it up with some rationale of your own, son.
by ActionJackson on Nov 29, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In regards to dt’s post. Fedor doesn’t hit as hard as AA. Watch how many guys AA dropped with 1 punch and how many Fedor has. AA dropped Timmy twice with 1 punch and how many times did fedor hit him before he went down? AA also TKOed Cruz sitting down. If Fedor thinks he can stand with AA it will be a short night for him. Fedor is to smart to think that though and he will be trying to submit him.
by Gord on Dec 6, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And his name is a ripoff of Bill S. Preston, Esq. from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. He just can’t spell it.
by chefdaddy on Nov 28, 2008 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I always thought he was just tring to be clever!LMAO
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 28, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they should both be signed by the UFC now that would be something!
by RoB on Nov 28, 2008 12:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
there is one mma fighter that can beat fedor what fedor cant hit he cant beat lyoto ‘running scared’ machida
by liamd on Nov 28, 2008 12:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol. will never happen. i hope machida’s career is short. cant stand watching his fights.
by Nokimono on Nov 28, 2008 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This fight is heart breaking because these are two of my favorites fighters. I see nothing but repetitive explosions in that fight.
by Daddy Lupo on Nov 28, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I would really love to see Fedor in the UFC.I’d like to see him knock Lesnar down a peg or two.As for AA. He is a great fighter and favorite of mine but I just dont see him beating Fedor.Once again,Affliction needs a cage! I hate the ring!They keep having to stop the fight when a fighter falls through the ropes.
by Charlie Sharlow on Nov 28, 2008 1:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I actually like the ring better.
I don’t dislike the stoppages to go back to the center as much as I dislike watching a wrestler pin a guy up against the cage for 2 minutes doing nothing.
But, to each his own.
by introvert on Nov 28, 2008 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i like both, when you got good refs in the ring that knows what there doing in there it goes smooth
by roy on Nov 28, 2008 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man thats what a fan loves to hear
I dont care that arlovski is 250lbs and 6’3" and a former UFC champion He is ganna be scared when he steps in the ring with fedor everbody knows fedor has that invincible ore about him right now and its not because of the fans its because of the fighters themselves when the fighters are asked who is the baddest Mf****ker they dont hesitate to say fedor.
without even trying fedor is in arlovski’s head
by dia mette on Nov 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
invincible ore around him???
a ore is like a metal..
I think you mean an aura.
by Brandon on Nov 28, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i also agree this is a gr8 move by fedor..altho im not a huge fan as i havnt watchd ne of his fights live or neting but i am pleased he is takin it very seriously.
is it just me or is the fact that fedor is quite fat, and not as ripped or a posterboy lik gsp, randy and the like, the reason he doesnt get the respect he deserves lik tim sylvia hu defeated many big names but was always hated and i thought possibly because of his lack of shape and un-hollywood lik luks..any thoughts? lol
by Randy for Couture on Nov 28, 2008 5:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fedor is smart,but i think he sees defeat coming he way very shortly……WAR PITBULL WAAAAAARRRRRR
by knee to the nads on Nov 28, 2008 6:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This fight will last less than a minute, when its over Andre will be in the fetal position wherever he hits the mat.
by Spyder on Nov 28, 2008 6:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This fight is closer than most of you think…while it stays on the feet ha.
by RobH86 on Nov 28, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I want AA to take it so badly…Nothing against Fedor, but Im a AA fan. It should be a great fight. War AA!!!
by XxShogunXx on Nov 28, 2008 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
THIS AIN’T THE VIEW GUYS!
NOBODY GIVES A CRAP ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL LIFE, WHAT INCOME YOU HAVE OR ANY OF THAT OTHER BS.
EVERYBODY HAS OPINIONS AND YOURS CERTAINLY ISN’T EVERYBODY ELSE’S.
FYI: I WENT TO SEE RANDY FIGHT BROCK AND I CANT WAIT TO BE AT ANOTHER EVENT. I LOVE IT.
ONE TIME FOR RANDY
by CARNAGE on Nov 29, 2008 12:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
please don’t yell at us. lol. A lot of us regulars use this to communicate every once in while about sh*t other than just MMA. If you don’t want to read it…use your mouse and scroll down. It’s easy.
by chefdaddy on Nov 29, 2008 12:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL-this is fedor’s way of saying he’s not fighting a fat sack of shit named sylvia (who should be fighting barnett).
by ilovefedor on Dec 1, 2008 1:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t wait to order this card while I will watch the UFC cards at a bar. Cheers Dana :)
by ilovefedor on Dec 1, 2008 1:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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