MMA Quick Quote: Freddie Roach is going to 'eat crow' for Fedor Emelianenko remarks
by MMAmania.com on Jan 22, 2009 11:32 AM EST
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"As far as his striking not being impressive, I guess Freddie Roach is going to eat crow. It’s not like what Freddie Roach is used to and what he would normally step into a boxing ring and see across the way. Fedor's striking for MMA is very precise and it's been very successful for him.... The minute you push [Fedor], he doesn't go back, he comes forward and he just immediately punches and tries to take you down. If he encounters trouble on the feet, he doesn't try to stay and work his way out of that, he changes gears."
-- Top-ranked heavyweight contender Josh Barnett tells Cage Writer that world renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach is essentially wrong about the numerous criticisms of Fedor Emelianenko heading into Affliction: "Day of Reckoning." Roach called "The Last Emperor" "flat-footed" with "no technique." He also claimed the former PRIDE heavyweight champion would be knocked out if he "fought like a man." We'll find out on Saturday (January 24) when the current WAMMA heavyweight champion collides with the Roach-trained Andrei Arlovski in the main event from the Honda Center.
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its better than what andrei is going to be eating, alot of punches
by roy on Jan 22, 2009 11:36 AM EST reply actions
Andre is in for a major BEATING!!!! i am sure that Andre has spent all his time working on Stand up, since its his only chance, Once Fedor punches him in the mouth and he taste the power his confidence will diminish and that will be the beginning of the end. I loove Arlovski, but I am a realist….Fedor going to whoop dat ass!
by john on Jan 22, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
If you were a realist, you shouldn’t believe Shogun’s cardio will miraculously improve in a couple of months and knock out Chuck.
by Lights Out on Jan 22, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Really? I have bad asthma and never ran more than 1 mile in my life, yet trained and completed a marathon in 6 months. Given my experience, I am certain in 3 months of full time training that anyone can get thier cardio in tip top shape and it would be no miracle, it just takes hard work.
by noneed4name on Jan 22, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
He couldn’t improve his cardio duing +1 yr layoff. I doubt it will suddenly get better in 3 months training but let’s find out.
by Lights Out on Jan 22, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
it will be good enough to go the distance with Chuck…
by McArthur on Jan 22, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Wwasn’t he injured for that 1+ year?
Also, past performance doesn’t necessarily equal future performance. Maybe he thought he had been training hard enough, now realizing that he was way off base, and takes it up a significant notch for 3 months.
I am certain Shogun is aware he was not in good enough shape for three rounds and is thinking about it.
by noneed4name on Jan 22, 2009 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
One thing is for sure, if Shogun shows up in the same shape that he did against Coleman, he is absolutely going to sleep. I don’t care what anyone says about his chin or never being knocked out, if he stands in front of Chuck with his hands down, sucking wind, he will be knocked out of the octagon.
by naturalshadow on Jan 22, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Arlovski doesn’t have the power everyone thinks he does. It took him three rounds to put away a rothwell that he was connecting with flush for the majority of the fight. Also arlovski looked scared at the conference IMO.
by NameNotRequired on Jan 22, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Uhh………but he did, didn’t he? Pwned? Yeah.
by Dark Side on May 11, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedor couldn’t whoop Cro Cop on the feet, in fact by looking at Fedor’s face he’s the one who took the whooping. I know he beat CC but CC has a nonexisting ground game and no where near the takedown defence as AA. If I remember right CC did most of the damage with his punches and I think AA has much deadlier hands than him. Fedor has fought a lot of guys who are great at one thing, but he hasn’t faced such a dangerous (75% wins via T(KO) striker who also has a good ground game (he’s never been subbmitted). If you’re a realist you have to realize that AA could very well punch Fedor in the mouth first. When AA rocks Fedor he won’t stand around waiting for him to recover like Fujita, he will go in for the kill. AA has some of the best killer instinct out there. Win or lose Fedor will know he has been in a fight.
by Gord on Jan 22, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Get real, CC’s TDD was sick, he was throwing Nog, Herring, Randleman, Coleman and just about anyone else who tried to take him down to the side like they were rag dolls. CC had a great sprawl, there’s no denying that Fedor had the perfect transition from stand up to take down to get that fight where he was at an advantage.
by O damn he got caught on Jan 22, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Get real is RIGHT!!! What fight were you watching/ Fedor bullied Cro Cop around the ring for 20 minutes. Go back and watch that 7 hit combo that Fedor started the 2nd round off with, consisting of ki ks, mixed with hooks to the head, and uppercutts to the gut! Cro Cop got manhandled, and that was when Cro Cop was a bad man with amazing TD defense!
by john on Jan 22, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure I’m going to get alot of crap for this comment, but I truely believe it. When it comes to top 5-6 fighters in any division, I compare it to the NFL on sundays, everyone’s got a chance. This sport is so fast and filled with super talented fighters that every fighter has got a chance to win. Thats why i dont believe in upsets. Every fighter if they pushed themselves to the limit during training and the actual fight, then why can’t they win? Do you guys think the talent gap is that far from each other of the top #1 fighter to the #5 fighter in their divisions? If Andrei Arlovski wins on saturday I will not consider it an upset. Just one top fighter beating the number 1 fighter.
by open24hrz on Jan 22, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
OMG!!! I just saw the coolest Fedor interview EVER! I have never seen Fedor act like this.
Interviewer asked him about Tim Sylvia:
Fedor said "Tim sylvia" and then started busting out laughing!…Then Fedor said "It was over quickly" and laughed some more…."He didnt even get to hit me" and started laughing some more. I have never seen Fedor act that way and it was awesome to see. THat just made my day!
by john on Jan 22, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
striking styles its brawler vs boxer, if arlovski uses his speed and is in and out throwing combos frank mir style he wins easily, at the sametime if fedor can get arlovski to brawl he wins easily.. brawl a boxer box a brawler i think arlovski is gonna pull this one out but if i gambled fedor is my bet for good reason
by randy murders on Jan 22, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
frank mir style. is he the striker that all should emulate
by roy on Jan 22, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
John, I love your news but you have to stop the “OMG!!” right now! I can’t take you serious when you start like that. The internal voice while i am reading immediatly shifts over to some gum smacking high school girl when any sentence is started in that manner.
by Psyqo78!!!!!!!!!!!!!®™ on Jan 22, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
open24hrz, I see what your getting at, but don’t agree that is is always true. I can’t really see the #5 guy beating any UFC champ except Rashad or possibly Brock. BJ, GSP and Anderson won’t lose to the #5 guy anytime soon. I don’t see Fedor currently losing to AA. EVERYBODY can have an off day while the underdog has the fight of his life and that is the beauty of MMA.
by BNF on Jan 22, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone can be beaten at any given moment. it doesnt seem like Fedor can, but he can. You make the wrong move, you have the opportunity to lose. Like a game of chess.
by belfort_fan on Jan 22, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
BNF, my sentiments exactly. What would you consider an off day? He’s just tired? Doesn’t feel like fighting? These are professional fighters and put in all those hours of training to perform on that particular night. You can’t take anything away from the guy who wasn’t supposed to win but did win, cause the champ was having an off day. Going in with an injury is a totally different story. I’ll give you that. But no such thing as an off day. Those come from lack of preparation.
by open24hrz on Jan 22, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
I would consider an off day someone not fighting to their full potential on fight night. In the case of the fighters I referenced they are still better than #5 on an “off day”. Fedor still has some unanswerd questions about where his game is at, as of late. Who has he really fought lately? He just lost in Sambo, was that lack of preperation or is he not as good as he used to be? Will that motivate him more to crush AA?
by BNF on Jan 22, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
I would say Matt Serra’s win over GSP is an example of a lesser fighter beating a greater fighter on an “off day”. Even on that day, he may have been a technically superior fighter, but he still got caught and lost. It didn’t seem like there was any way Serra was going to win in the rematch when GSP was 100%, but on an off day anything can happen.
by GregC on Jan 22, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Fedor almost knocked himself out by virtually running into Kazuyuki Fujita’s fist. Fujita only half threw that punch and wasn’t even looking at Fedor when he threw it. Of course there’s always a punchers chance, but agianst Fedor it’s a pretty small one. Especially since Arlovski doesn’t pack a ton of power.
by Clayton on Jan 22, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
combinations are what does it though one punch power wont matter against a guy like fedor hes not gonna get 1 punch KOed in his life you gotta work him with combinations keep him off balance and not coming forward so he has no power, sure he can throw bombs from his backfoot but they wont have the same power, come forward with head movement and combinations the exact opposite of tim sylvia
by randy murders on Jan 22, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
LMAO Clayton, “Arlovski doesn’t pack a ton of power” Where have you been? Name another fighter with 75% KO’s in the win column. Everyone who trains with AA says he hits like a Mac truck. How many times has AA drop a guy with one punch? I think you need to reavaluate that statement, he’s one of the hardest hitting guys out there.
by Gord on Jan 22, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
I thin Buentello would probably say that Arlovski hits prety hard. haha
by naturalshadow on Jan 22, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Buentello is going to be talking about how hard Kiril hits after Kiril Knocks him the F out! War Baby Fedor!
by john on Jan 22, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
Arlovski per punch doesn’t hit that hard. It’s been said by his opponents and others, I think even including Freddie Roach. Sure he has a lot of (T)KO’s, but that’s mainly due to his speed and, like randy murders says, combinations. It’s also worth noting that his KO’s also come almost entirely against slow opponents.
Furthermore, Arlovksi’s combo’s proved generally ineffective against Tim Sylvia, a fighter who doesn’t have take downs as a core of his arsenal. Arlovski will not get the chance to pull of combination with the substance to knock Fedor out unless Fedor messes up big time or, or like I said, gets caught on the wrong end of a “puncher’s chance”. Fedor is too fast, too versatile with takedowns and packs way too much power in his own punches for Arlovski to open up with any serious combinations or power punches. Wait till Saturday, you’ll see.
by Clayton on Jan 22, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
Well he hits hard and has a lot of KO’s and knockdowns. I think Fedor can stand and bang with AA. All he needs is to land an few slam him and submitt him.
by hatteras on Jan 22, 2009 11:37 AM EST reply actions
It’s good to see Roach come back and say this. He is the man with boxing, but his previous comment made him look like a D-bag. Way to step up Roach.
by Bluepit on Jan 22, 2009 11:37 AM EST reply actions
i think youre confused, barnett is saying this…
by brendan on Jan 22, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Ohhh, ya I’m at work and looked over it quickly. Roach is still a D-bag for his comment. I need to fully read before I comment. My apologies.
by Bluepit on Jan 22, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
Barnetts the man. Roach is getting annoying.
by Killvicious on Jan 22, 2009 11:38 AM EST reply actions
Im starting to think that Freddie CauckRoach is the worst thing that ever happened to Arlovski. i love Andrei, he is my favorite HW. But he needs to stop paying Roach so much money to train him in boxing. he is not a boxer!!! He is a Mixed Martial Artist, and i dont think he is training in the other aspects of the game as much as he should be.
by belfort_fan on Jan 22, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
10 of AA wins came from his boxing, 3 from subs and 1 decision. All but 1 (decision) loss came from getting caught (KTFO). I think concentrating on his boxing was the right thing to do (half of boxing is learning not to get hit). He hasn’t been KOed recently and he has never been subbmitted.
by Gord on Jan 22, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Are you forgetting that he is fighting Fedor? Sure he needs to work on his Boxing, but he neds to work on his grappling more. all Freddie Roach is worried about is Andreis boxing he wants him to become a Boxer after this fight. I dont think that Roach is good for Andrei.
by belfort_fan on Jan 22, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
I have to agree with Barnett. Even when Fedor is ducking and dodging punches, he moves forward. He will overwhelm AA big time.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 22, 2009 11:40 AM EST reply actions
Can fedor just beat AA already, like common i know AA is one hell of a striker but hes gonna get sub’d plan and simple. What i wanna see is fedor make a clown out of mir.
by BMO on Jan 22, 2009 11:43 AM EST reply actions
plain and simple huh? and what submission inadequacies has arlovski displayed that would imply he has weak sumbission defense?
by jj on Jan 22, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
I dont exactly agree 100% with BMO either. But just because the guy says that AA will get sub’d doesnt exactly mean hes saying AA has weak sub defense.. Fedor can sub anyone.
by belfort_fan on Jan 22, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
NO he CAN NOT sub anyone. He didn’t sub CC, Nog,Sobral,Arona or anyone else even close to the caliber of fighter AA is. If history has anything to say, at best Fedor would walk away with a decision win against a top ten guy like AA. Fedor is going to walk right through AA the same way Nog walked right through Mir. It ain’t going to happen.
by Gord on Jan 22, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
I have all the faith in the world in Andrei. And just because he didnt sub them doesnt mean he cant. If you can submitt someone, does thaat mean you can do it every single time you roll with them… NO!!!
by belfort_fan on Jan 22, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Fedor is not a boxer but none the less he is an amazing striker. He is not the type of guy to look for the knock out. He sees an opening, overwhelms you with fluid and accurate power punches, takes you down and either pounds you out or submits you. I guess Freddie is just not use to that type of striking.
by HOC on Jan 22, 2009 11:44 AM EST reply actions
Andre’s last couple of fights were pretty good. That was it. two decent fights since being beaten by Sylvia is not enough to convince me that he has what it takes to beat Fedor. I still have memories of that second Sylvia fight where they were both scared of getting hit and it went the distance. That was the worst title fight I ever scene. He may well be new and improved, but I still do not think it is good enough. I have thought for a long time that only Barnett is second to Fedor, and that has not changed. I also remember the one and only fight when Fedors legs went to jelly but his opponent could not follow it up. So give I Arlovski a punchers chance but that is about it. He might go back to being the Arlovski that is scared of getting hit when he sees Fedor staring back at him from across the ring. We will see on the night.
by Ade on Jan 22, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions
And they were fights against OK opponents who played right into Arlovski’s main strengths: quickness and athleticism. They weren’t great opponents and they weren’t fighters that should have, on paper, given him a ton of trouble if he showed up with his “A game”. Arlovski has a lot of talent and is a thrill to watch, but he’s inconsistent and hasn’t shown dominance over top talent. If he’s really a top 5 heavyweight fighter, that’s more a statement about the current state of the division than it is about him.
by Clayton on Jan 22, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
I cant believe all the hype over this fight. This will be like Irvin fighting the Spider. Im not sure if AA is smart enough to realize that he is just a sacrificial lamb in this one, he isnt tough enough and he hasnt got enough heart. I want to see Fedor fight a real fighter like Dan Henderson or something like that, you now one of those guys that is not afraid and dont care who you are. Thats what was good about the Silva Cote fight, Patrick gave him know respect and new he could win, which he would not have regardless of the knee. I love Fedor and cant wait to see him again thats why I will watch this event. I sure hope the other fights are good cause this will be a very short one sided affair.
by Spyder on Jan 22, 2009 11:50 AM EST reply actions
Spyder, where are you from? Just curious?
by Psyqo78!!!!!!!!!!!!!®™ on Jan 22, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I have seen alot worse spelling out there…….
by Psyqo78!!!!!!!!!!!!!®™ on Jan 22, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, kid, I have not been called that for about 40 years. Hey nino if you are going to talk shit to people you should expect to get it back, plain and simple. You sound like my wife dude, man up a bit eh!!!! Telling someone how to spell has nothing to do with MMA, its just to be rude. We all cut corners while posting on here so relax man its all good.
by Spyder on Jan 22, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, Because when you say something, please let us understand what you saying.
by Il Nino on Jan 22, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
If you want him to spell correctly, you better start using proper grammar nino.
by Diceman on Jan 22, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Your blinded by your love for Fedor if you think AA is the equivalent of Irvin.
by Gord on Jan 22, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Fedor is no fool, he will end his combos with a shot every time to try to take AA down. Fortunately for AA, he has one of the best sprawls of any HW and he is athletic enough to keep it up all day. This is a dream match for me and I can’t wait!
by bostonmmajunkie on Jan 22, 2009 11:53 AM EST reply actions
Fedor Will Crush Andre….it really wont even be a fight…round 3 fedor will win by submission
by playahata008 on Jan 22, 2009 11:57 AM EST reply actions
Round 3 ? I see this fight ending in round 1.
War FEDOR.
by Il Nino on Jan 22, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
we’ll never find out since fedor will never fight like a man.
by jj on Jan 22, 2009 12:23 PM EST reply actions
Fight like a man? I remember you from the Rua/Coleman thread.You might want to start watching Toughman instead of MMA.
by Psyqo78!!!!!!!!!!!!!®™ on Jan 22, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
“least valuable poster” award….. classic
by Psyqo78!!!!!!!!!!!!!®™ on Jan 22, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
We will find out Saturday,does not matter both of them would destroy us.So I really do not believe that anybody should question their manhood.
by Scott on Jan 22, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
no,but I would be willing to place any amount of money on it
by Scott on Jan 22, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
if you think you can take either one of them,you have bumped your head.They are the two top HW in the world for a reason.
by Scott on Jan 22, 2009 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
I can take both of them at the same time . . . in Trivial Pursuit.
by PW on Jan 22, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
What does that mean “fight like a man”? Most people I have known that say that are terrible fighters. They want you to stand toe to toe and swing away so they have a punchers chance. Does it make you less of a man to use the skills you have honed to destroy someone? Does it make you less of a man to put someone on the ground and then beat them till they cant take it anymore and giveup? The only fighting style I do not respect is the Lay and Pray, that seems like a pretty pussy way to win but fighting your heart out on the ground does not make you any less of a man.
by HOC on Jan 22, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
I think the jj stands for just jibberish, makes sense to me…….
by Psyqo78!!!!!!!!!!!!!®™ on Jan 22, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
JJ have you watched any Fedor fight,if that is not fighting like a man,then I would like to know what you call it.If you say he fights like a bitch,than I believe everybody in this world would like to be a bitch like Fedor
by Scott on Jan 22, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
What do you call it then if he is not fighting like a man.I believe that every man in this world wishes that they could fight like Fedor.It is pretty bad when you believe everything that comes out of Freddie Roach’s mouth.Why don’t you go ask everybody that Fedor handed them their ass,if he fights like a man.
by Scott on Jan 22, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Crow is delicious…. especially with some Sriracha on it…
by Psyqo78!!!!!!!!!!!!!®™ on Jan 22, 2009 12:25 PM EST reply actions
arlovskis hands look great since working with roach
i have no problem with roach commenting on what he percieves fedors striking to be
what i hope is that arlovskis gameplan is coming from his mma trainers rather than just roach
fedor has heavy hands… he also can take a good shot so it may well be arlovskis chin that is being tested
i cant wait for this fight
arlovski is the #2 HW on the planet at present and represents an interesting skill set to try against fedor
by bigjohn on Jan 22, 2009 12:52 PM EST reply actions
barnett is by far #2 arlovski is 3 but not 2
by randy murders on Jan 22, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
Your assessment is probably correct randy but I believe that Inside MMA has Arlovski ranked #2, if that really means anything.
by HOC on Jan 22, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Some people think Arlovski is,I think he is better than Barnett,but it is all a matter of opinion.No matter what if he pulls the upset he is number 1
by Scott on Jan 22, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
if I had more time I could type 10 reasons why AA is not ranked higher (or shouldn’t be) than NOG, or even Randy
by McArthur on Jan 22, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
NO doubt that Barnett is ranked Higher then Andre. I think Barnett would beat Andre’s ass as well!
by john on Jan 22, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Freddie Roach can say whatever he wants to, for the most part you cant undertsand it anyways.
by Spyder on Jan 22, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions
AA chin will always be suspect, Fedor knows this and I’m sure he’s gonna press AA from the moment the fight starts. Plus if Big Country can get side control on AA imagine what Fedor will do to AA on the ground. I’m not sure AA will even see the 3rd round.
by Couch Champ on Jan 22, 2009 1:22 PM EST reply actions
CCCP FEDOR IS TRAINING WITH IVAN DRAGO, HE CAN NOT BE DEFEATED! ANYTHING HE HITS, HE DESTROYS!
by Vince McMahon on Jan 22, 2009 2:00 PM EST reply actions
If Arlovski fights even close to how he did in the Big Country fight then he is in for a short night and a nice nap on the canvas.
by HOC on Jan 22, 2009 2:01 PM EST reply actions
WHen roach said “if he fights like a man..” is very disrespectful to mma, a man is every fighter stepping in ring, cage anything. I too love aa but roach says some stupid things, even in boxing.
Ex. Argued about hoyas tactics in handwraps that could possibly cut through boxing glove and cut pacquiao, lmao.
If he wants ppl to stand stick to boxing, I’m a striker too but mma be ready for anything.
And yup anyone watching the mosley margarito fight?
by phenomenal angel on Jan 22, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions
If Tim Silvia was able to drop AA, can you imagine what Fedor is going to do? This could be another blink and you might miss it fight.
To AA’s credit, he is very athletic and his boxing has probably improved. But that’s the whole thing, vis-a-vis Roach’s comments: Fedor doesn’t box, he strikes with his fists and with extreme prejudice. It may seem like he’s swinging sledge hammers but he’s actually very technical and Barnett gets that because he’s no dummy and he may have to fight him soon.
When a fight starts Fedor comes out and gets his range. He often takes a quick hop back as his opponent fires off a jab. Then he comes back in and sets up for his own assault, having calculated innumerable variables in that one brief moment. Then he’s ready for his own attack and when he commits to it he comes forward with everything he’s got, with a mixture of abandon and control that is his trademark. He ain’t boxing at that point, he’s going for the kill.
Barnett mentions that Fedor moves forward, even when he is avoiding strikes. I’ve watched some instructional vids of his stand-up and it’s very telling. He ducks down and takes a step forward to avoid a strike, so that he can grab you or hit back. Or he bobs his head down and pops it back up while shifting it to the side. He virtually never steps back to avoid a strike.
He’s also incredible accurate as Barnett mentions. How important is that? His strikes find their mark almost always. How often do you see guys making Fedor miss? Fedor is a great mma striker, one of the best. Roach could not be more wrong about this, but he’s judging him as a boxer, not a striker. AA’s boxing is going to break down when Fedor assaults him, IMO.
Fedor also has the perfect mindset for mma. He is calm and clear before a fight, with no wasted energy. When he flips the switch, he does so with total abandon, going all out, and yet he maintains that sense of calmness and control while doing so. He’s amazing. And he also seems like a genuinely good person to boot. Russia has a great sports hero in him. The fact that AA is also from Russia puts an interesting twist on this fight.
Anderson Silva may be more fluid and balletic in his vast array of strikes, GSP may be a better athlete, BJ Penn may have the more flexible ground game, but for my money, Fedor is the most pure fighter out there.
by revjames13 on Jan 22, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions
Based on their records I say this fight ends in knockout. Neither of them have been submitted but both of them can get knocked out. Based on what I can tell we’ll assume Andrei has the stronger punches and Fedor has the stronger chin. Let the fighting commence
by Andrew on Jan 22, 2009 3:31 PM EST reply actions
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