LA Times reports that Fedor Emelianenko and UFC are 'finalizing deal'
by Jesse Holland on Jul 28, 2009 7:13 PM EDT
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Almost one year to the day it held its first event on July 19, 2008, Affliction Entertainment folded its mixed martial arts division and returned to the UFC under an agreement that will allow the clothing brand to once again sponsor the world’s top promotion and the fighters under its umbrella.
Affliction indicated that an inability to find a worthy replacement for Josh Barnett — who tested positive for anabolic steroids and was denied a license to compete — led to the decision to cancel its "Trilogy" event, which was expected to take place from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 1.
It was the straw that broke the camel's back for the critically acclaimed but far from profitable venture.
The end of Affliction MMA -- much like the end of Elite XC in 2008 -- left a coterie of fighters under contract who no longer have a place to call home.
And at the top of that list of unemployed combatants is perhaps the most prized asset in all of MMA: Former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko.
Zuffa worked hard to bring the Russian on board after the collapse of Pride FC in 2007; however, talks broke down when the parties could not agree on an exclusive fight contract.
UFC President Dana White and M-1 Global spent the next two years pointing fingers, but a report from the LA Times earlier today suggests that whatever hangups preventing the two promotions from working together in the past may now be water under the bridge.
From the LA Times Web site:
"A long-awaited agreement between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the man considered the world's best mixed martial arts fighter, Fedor Emelianenko, is expected to be announced by UFC President Dana White on Friday, a source with information about the negotiations told The Times today. The source, who asked not to be identified because he's not authorized to speak publicly about the dealings, called negotiations between the UFC and Fedor 'very civil' just days after Fedor's scheduled Affliction Trilogy fight Saturday against Josh Barnett was canceled."
The UFC has scheduled a press conference for July 31 to cover a bevy of formal announcements, including their new Affliction deal, among other things.
White has already gone on record to state that if acquired, Fedor's first fight would be for the UFC heavyweight championship, presumably against division kingpin Brock Lesnar.
If the signing of "The Last Emperor" is on Friday's docket, it could represent not just one of the biggest announcements in UFC history, but perhaps a whole new era in mixed martial arts.
However, nothing is official at this time. In fact, M-1 recently denied the LA Times report as "not accurate" in an SI.com article.
Stay tuned ... these next three days should tell the tale, hopefully, once and for all.
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But did you hear? "You can deal with UFC, I know that they have flexible contract system. All these talks about "Sham-wow" contract terms with signing with UFC, come ONLY from Vadim Finkelstein, who wants to push his owns business projects through Fedor’s fights"
by Synyster on Jul 28, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
Waiting to hear from all the guys who said this would never happen. Surely they still stand by those statements?
by Chalkbot on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
lmao synyster, I literally laughed really hard I almost crapped myself! Hey Jesse, quit the day job, we’ve been reporting this for most of the day!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
by the way, I’ll call it first…Brock by utter and total domination!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve said I thought Brock would win in previous post, but since it wasn’t real then, I suppose your first Kevin.
Having said that, I hope to god I’m wrong.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 28, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
he was always a undercover ufc lover, time for fedor to show who is #1
by roy on Jul 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
shit, I typed Fedor, I know I did, Brock is going down by total annihilation by Fedor, I’m not rooting for Brock… ever!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
TURNS OUT FEDOR VISITED MMAMANIA AND READ THIS VERY WELL KNOWN QUOTE!!!
You can deal with UFC, I know that they have flexible contract system. All these talks about "strict" contract terms with signing with UFC, come ONLY from Vadim Finkelstein, who wants to push his owns business projects through Fedor’s fights
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Kev,i’m sure Mania knew all this before you.Just b/c they don’t report it right away doesn’t mean that they are sleeping on the job,you should already know that,huh?
I got Brock too!
Syn,did you get my message on psn?
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
no roy, I think Jesse is fucking with me! I’m in no way a supporter of Brock!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
WAR Fedor!!! Time to smash some fucking monkeys!!!
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry Fedor lovers.
I think Lesnar is going to break Fedors face. Then Fedor will probably win a rematch.
Which will set up the third fight. These two will go at it like Ali and Joe Frazier!
Brock Lesnar by grizzly bear mauling in round 2.
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 28, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
No. If this situation were to play out. Fedor would definitely win the first. Brock would realize where he made his mistakes and win the next. That would set up their rubber match, but then again, wouldn’t a rubber match between Mir and Lesnar have to happen first?
by Mahde on Jul 28, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
ALL HAIL KING JOSH BARNETT!
THANK YOU JOSH!!!
Guys, I’m doing a fundraiser to start a “steroids for Josh” fund. 95% of the money donated will go to support Josh Barnett to buying more steroids (5% administrative fees). Only good can come from this fund.
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 28, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets make this happen so BROCK can pull that russian horeshoe out of his ass and hit him over the head with it once and for all, but i give it a 50/50 chance.
by TaPouT on Jul 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
If Brock smashes Fedor………
John, will jump off the Drexel U roof!
Intro, will have nightmares about how it was Dana’s fault!
And the rest of the “nuthuggers” will comit suic!de thinking it was their “GOD’s” (Fedor) way of telling them the UFO was passing over the earth to take them to heaven.
by JV on Jul 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Please don’t say that Kevin lol. It would be a disaster if Brock pulled it off. I’m hoping for it to go down like Fedor Timmeh.
by RobH86 on Jul 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would Fedor be holding a press conference tomorrow if he is finalizing a deal with the UFC that is supposed to be announced Friday? This just doesn’t sound plausible.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Let’s start a poll here[ala Adam G]. Let’s see who’s on team Borck, and who’s on team Fedor. That will be the ultimate mainiac poll!
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jul 28, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
potential fight***
UFC 104: stun Gun vs. Jon Fitch!
by JOhn G on Jul 28, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
JH better be messing with you Kevin. Brock by utter and total domination is mma blasphemy.
by RobH86 on Jul 28, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope not John, I wanna see an Alves rematch.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Gilbert Melendez responds to Josh THomson saying he may pull out of the august 15th title fight because his leg isnt healed:
“First of all, like you guys, I am one of the last ones to hear about this possible pull out. I also believe that it is unprofessional for a fighter to tell me that he is maybe going to fight me. If B.J. Penn announced he was MAYBE gonna fight Kenny Florian, I believe the UFC would find a replacement, immediately. All I am saying is agree to fight me injured or not; or pull out and let me focus on someone else. But I believe Josh Thompson is going to fight me. [Expletive] he beat me with a broken arm last time, so why not with a broken leg. I am ready for war. I will see someone in the cage Aug. 15th.” -El Nino!
by JOhn G on Jul 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
JJ: I want to see a Muy Tai war between Alves vs. Condit
by JOhn G on Jul 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I have Fedor over Brock. I like Brock and everything but Fedor is just so talented. It would be a great fight and I believe there would be an eventual rematch no matter who loses. I got Fitch over stun gun.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotta bad feeling all of a sudden that this ‘anonymous source’ is going to turn out to be a steaming pile of horseshit. Guess I’m just conditioned to these reports being erroneus.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I just don’t understand why Fedor would be having a press conference two days prior to the scheduled announcment of him joining the UFC. It just doesn’t make sense to me.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin, I saw that post and was actually upset with you!! lol. Anyways, it will be a better match than most think IMO, but I’m on the Fedor wagon! And I’ll say it once again, the losing side of this one is going to be eating sh!t for a looooong time.
by chefdaddy on Jul 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
stun gun said that he wants to fight a big name like Fitch, but fitch wants/may fight matt hughes
by ehoglund on Jul 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well… I hope everyone is prepared for the BIGGEST commercial campaign in ufc history. If you thought they used the words “dominant” and “greatest” to much before, get ready. Fedor’s introductory commercials are going to be sick. It’s going to sound like the terminator just arrived in the ufc. War fedor!
by Cole on Jul 28, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Where do I fit in if I think Brock will win (51% sure), but I hate Brock and will be cheering like mad for Fedor?
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 28, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea Cole, and it will wined up being like when Cro-Cop came over. Alot of hype, and he will lose!
by JV on Jul 28, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I just know this guys…I want Fedor to train in a cage (unlike CroCop)…I want this to be injury free….NO EXCUSES by either side….and let the best fighter…or the most powerful athlete win.
by chefdaddy on Jul 28, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick Question for everyone? if brock happens to hold fedor down and drill him in less than 10 fights into his career where would he rank in the best of all time rankings? I for one think Fedor is the best all time, but if brock can diminate him, which i think is near impossible, i would have to put lesnar top 3 all time, less than 10 fights into his career.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
-225 +185 are odds (Fedor is fav) on Sportsbook.com
What do you guys think will happen to the odds over time. I’m trying to decide whether to get in earlier or later.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 28, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i think they will even up a little. fedor is better but brock gets alot of action. if you’re betting fedor wait. if your betting lesnar, the sooner the better.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I want Brock to win, but i think Fedor is going to dominate and knock him out…
by RoBerto on Jul 28, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not so much a Fedor nuthugger, I’m more of a Fedor ball-licker, and despite this, I’m not entirely positive Fedor could beat Brock. I’m not saying he can’t, but I have some serious reservations. I pray to Zeus that he can, and if he does, I’ll tear my bones from my skin and do a skeleton dance. I think something in my mind will snap and I’ll go completely mad and think to myself, maybe there is a God after all.
. . . Okay, I might not go THAT far.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, nobody should be thanking the ‘Maybe-laced Assassin’ for this, if it is in fact true. I would still rather be watching a sweet card this weekend and then this same situation would be happening anyway, after their show did shitty numbers again. There was no fourth Affliction event whether this card went down or not.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
M1 is saying this is not true, they deny they have a deal with the UFC. Let’s wait until an official announcement before going crazy.
by theCloser on Jul 28, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Closer, you brought me back down to Earth — I was starting to levitate.
You’re right. Let’s not get our hopes up. Realistically, it’s improbable more than anything.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m sensing 500 posts in this thread’s future.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
hope so, it would be HUGE if Fedor signs with the UFC!
I feel proud of the UFC these days…
by RoBerto on Jul 28, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
PW is firmly, completely, 100% on the BROCK bandwagon!!! BROCK BROCK BROCK!!!
by PW on Jul 28, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
You should be proud, RoBerto. You’ve been such a huge part of their success.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
If by ‘we’ you mean the people who are actually BUYING the PPV and not watching it for free in Sweden over a plate of meatballs – then I agree.
;-)
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I still find it funny that this topic is even up for debate. In one corner the man who has completely dominated every fighter he’s ever fought, his lone defeat coming by way of a cut that happened right out of the gates. A man who has shown an ability to dominate each opponent in the area considered to be their strength. A man with over thirty professional MMA bouts under his belt and who are we comparing him to? some meat head that got tapped by Mir, who followed up that performance in his next fight by landing one decent punch and then man-humping his way to a decision over a B level fighter like Herring. A guy with what a 3-1 record if i’m not mistaken. Are you people serious. Maybe someday after he’s tried and tested we can re-visit this debate or if by some miracle they do fight and Jock wins then we could discuss this, but to even compare these two at this point in their careers is ridiculous.
by the_Cannibal on Jul 28, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL! meatballs =) the PPV starts at 4 a.m, so staying up all night is enough of a sacrifice i think.
by RoBerto on Jul 28, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s the SI Story for convenience:
Denying a published report Tuesday by the Los Angeles Times, M-1 Global officials told SI.com that Fedor Emelianenko and the Ultimate Fighting Championship are not close to finalizing a deal that would bring mixed martial arts’ top heavyweight in the Octagon.
“I can give you a guarantee it’s not accurate,” said Apy Echteld of M-1 Global, a St. Petersburg, Russia-based promotion and management company of which Emelianenko is an equity stakeholder.
According to the Times’ report — which referenced an unnamed source unaffiliated with the UFC and “with information about the negotiations” — UFC president Dana White was set to announce the signing of Emelianenko on Friday. The source also said negotiations between the top MMA promoter and the Russian champion’s camp were “very civil,” and that both groups were discussing details on the pending public announcement.
Echteld declined to comment on negotiations between M-1 Global and the UFC, which are rumored to be taking place Tuesday in Los Angeles. He pointed to a press conference Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif., for “important” news on Emelianenko’s fate.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 28, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Cannibal, I hear what you’re saying and there is substance behind your words, but the unfortunate fact of the matter is that size and strength, contrary to what Royce Gracie “proved” almost twenty years ago, is a significant factor.
The fact that Brock is so big and powerful and that he comes from a wrestling base (an excellent base to start from), makes him dangerous.
With that being said, I would like to agree with you, because in every way Fedor is a more complete and better martial artist, but that doesn’t mean Brock’s sheer size and strength can’t nullify him. All I’m saying is that he is very dangerous, and yeah, he will get KO’d eventually, but his size and brute strength is not something which should be overlooked just because he hasn’t proven himself entirely.
Also, I’m not particularly a Brock fan, I don’t despise him, but I certainly ain’t on the Brock bandwagon.
I couldn’t picture anything more perfect than is Fedor knocked his @ss out or submitted him.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock has never faced someone that is so much quicker than he is. Fedor will be running circles around him. As quick as Brock is for a big guy Fedor is just unreal for a heavyweight he is like a lightweight in a heavyweight’s body Brock will get KTFOed in the first round before he even knows what hit him.
by GSP4Prez on Jul 29, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know about that. Fedor is a chubby 230. He is a great fighter, but when Brock decides its going to the ground, then that is where it is going. Unless Fedor can KO him coming in, then he will have to submit him.
Also, some of you give Fedor’s power a little too much credit. He is not exactly a knockout artist, and if you don’t believe me check his record. Even though Affliction kept saying he was coming off 2 first round knockouts, that was a load of crap because he subbed Tim. He did a great job of KOing Arlovski, but unfortunately for Arlovski, that is his preferred way of losing.
To be honest, I am sick of hearing about the unbeatable Fedor. Brock may beat him, but if not, someone else will.
by naturalshadow on Jul 29, 2009 6:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I think the question on all our minds is what kind of sweater is Fedor going to wear to the press conference?
by Buster Bluth on Jul 29, 2009 7:42 AM EDT up reply actions
If this fight were to happen
i would be up for fedor but i think brock would win
not because of any skill advantage but purely winning by size like always
by ufcaddict on Jul 29, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Koba; i agree 100% in your assessment of Jock’s skills and i do feel that he has the potential to one day devour the HW division and perhaps create a legacy not unlike that of Fedor, i just think it’s far too soon to be asking the question of who the better fighter is. Not saying he should be over-looked, every great fighter started somewhere, just saying people should wait until his record at least hits double digits before touting him as the “messiah”. To be honest i think Jock has a better chance of dethroning Fedor than anyone he’s fought as of late but i think we should wait until he actually beats him, or at least accomplishes something in the sport that makes him more than just a 3-1 noob before we start asking questions like who is better Jock or Fedor. To me it would be the same thing if during Kobe Bryant’s rookie year people started seriously asking who is better Kobe or Jordan. Sure people made comparisons and touted Kobe as the next Jordan, but as far as who was better i don’t think anyone could argue that. Kobe could have single handedly taken the Lakers to the title his rookie year and he still wouldn’t be called better than Jordan, he was just too new. I just think it’s disrespectful to even ask that question.
by the_Cannibal on Jul 29, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This could be a sick joke from Jesse for drowning the other thread with what Aleks said!
by JV on Jul 28, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be awesome greatest mma practicle joke ever
by Drew on Jul 28, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Practical joke! It is from the LA times. What did Jesse call someone over there to tell them to write the story?
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
someone found this link on sherdog too, holland isnt making it up. but im on team brock hate the guy but i just see him brutalizing fedor
by Jared on Jul 29, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Please let this be true. Please let this be true. Please let this be true…
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
So how is your wrist after all that BS?You got your cast off?
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but my arm is totally stiff and weak and swollen still. Really disappointing. It’s also like a thousand effing degrees here right now. Brutal. I’m hoping I can train full out again in a month, but it’s not for sure.
:-(
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That sucks!I had to slow down the MMA training for the summer but I did return to the gym(lifting weight)last week after a 4 months break.Not too bad I start it back at 3×20 at 265 on the bench.Last series I couldn’t get more than 8 shots though. :angry:
Full back squat with 3 × 20 315 easily but I almost throw up after(yeah i’m a damn pussy).God that I hate starting back again.I was in fucking pain for 5 days later(still am).I just did 3 days b/c of that.I’ll be better and back in there tomorrow.
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey dude,yesterday I did changed alias for fun and I had instant posting(no moderation) what ever what I posted!Did the same thing happened to you when you’re changing yours?
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s the link in your name, bud. Sends everything to mod, at least it did for me.
I envy you and your functioning limbs. I can’t weight to be able to hit weights for real again. It’s hard not to gain weight when you’re not exercising much, and I was in sick shape a couple months ago. Now, not so much.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Holly crap it works!No more link for me then.
What you think will happen with Gomi?
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
UFC is my bet. He isn’t the threat he used to be, but it will be interesting nontheless.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah they should get him since they brought a few japaneses.He might not be a immediate threat but he can do good at LW.The guy’s got power in his hands.
Do you think they will bring Yvel,Linland,AA also?
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so. Yvel would be sweet, but his reputation precedes him. AA is kind of undesirable right now, but Dana likes him so I wouldn’t be surprised.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but you got to think that with this opening the UFC will take all the best fighters(free agents)from Affliction they can get.
Man I can’t wait for Hendo/Belfort.I don’t think that Tito will fight right away!
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I hoped for that rematch, but it’s still just a rumor, no?
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah it is but it make a lot of sense after hearing Dana last Friday!
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude I don’t even care that I see this. Until he is officially signed, I won’t believe it. I am one of the people that said it would never happen because even if it did, you could mock me all that you wanted for being wrong. I would be way too excited about Fedor being in the UFC to even care.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I didn’t mean to imply that I wanted to say “Haha, you were wrong!” to those people. I just never believe that anything like this is outside the realm of possibility and I was curious what the people that thought otherwise think now (if Fedor signed). Do they see the UFC or MMA in general differently? Would things be changing for the better or worse in your opinion?
by Chalkbot on Jul 28, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I said, I would be absolutely thrilled. I want to see the best compete against the best. I think that Strikeforce is a good organization and I like having it around (like any other organization) but I still want to see the best fight the best under one banner. Fedor being in the UFC would be a great thing, I just refuse to believe it until it is official. I could see Fedor signing, taking the belt and retiring. (That is if he could beat the champ at the time) But lets be realistic. It is an annonymous source. That doesn’t say much. Also, I don’t see why or what Fedor could hold a press conference about when in 2 days it is going to be announced that he is officially with the UFC. A few days ago, Vadim stated that without a copromotion with M1, there would be no Fedor signing. I doubt Dana would agree to copromote with M1.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Dana doesn’t copromote. I mean I want to see Fedor in the UFC but I hate his management M-1. I think Fedor needs the UFC more than the UFC needs Fedor.
by jaykiz on Jul 28, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
no it’s definitely the other way around the UFC needs Fedor more than Fedor needs the UFC… Infact the UFC needs all big name fighters more than the big name fighters needs the UFC!… cause they’re making the UFC wayy more money than they’re getting paid
by RoBerto on Jul 28, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Alpha,
You bench 265lbs 20 times? That’s crazy I did 275lbs 8 times last year and thought I was good. I could never get 265lbs 20 times. That’s great.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 29, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
To be honest punch,that isn’t much for me.I was pointing out to JJ that I was weak.I was doing 8×315 when I was 16.A lots of guy do way more.I had at least 10 guys who was stronger than me at JSU.But it’s good that you can do 275 buddy.Most of the peoples got problem to do 225 so you’re good.
by Alpha Male on Jul 29, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
How much do you weigh and how tall are you?
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 29, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I just don’t think Mir has it in him.
He will take the rematch, but Brock destroyed him all but that one moment of the first fight. Doesn’t seem competitive.
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
he must have taken his brothers advice
Here’s a great quote from Fedor’s brother:
"You can deal with UFC, I know that they have flexible contract system. All these talks about "strict" contract terms with signing with UFC, come ONLY from Vadim Finkelstein, who wants to push his owns business projects through Fedor’s fights"
by Pat on Jul 28, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
well its gonna happen. and fedor will kill brock lesner and tear his wwe ass alive. fedor is a living legend and a cyborg and russian too. dont fuck with russians
by zobondo on Jul 28, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Zuffa may need some good news. Staion Casinos has officially filed for bankruptcy protection.
by Jrandolph on Jul 28, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I cannot count Brock out in this fight but it is like I stated earlier. This fight reminds me of GSP vs Alves a bit, where Alves (Brock) has the physical abilities to beat GSP (Fedor) but GSP is just to damn smart of a fighter and outclassed Alves and I think Fedor would do the same to Brock. That is not to say Brock doesn’t have a chance.
by Edgecrusher71 on Jul 28, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
RIP Jim Johnson! The best damn coach in Philadelphia sports history. The Eagles and Philadelphia will miss you tremendously.
I was literally in tears over the passing of Jim Johnson, thank god for this news, brightened my day a little.
Hopefully this deal finally gets done!
by JOhn G on Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s terrible news about JJ, one of the greatest defensive coordinators in the history of the nfl. I’ve not been watching the news. for the people that don’t know much about him, he was the defensive coordinator that came up with a the model to slow down the Patriots two years ago. he will be missed greatly by all people tied to the nfl.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Synyster,
I wanted to make that the first post too, but I got here late. Good job.
I will be really interested to hear about the details of the contract. I really hope it’s a multi-fight contract.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
You just can’t beat kevo at posting news or predictions guys!
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Or John G for that matter…
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jul 28, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
alpha, Jesse had a big storm in his parts, I’ve been in contact! I in no way think I hear things first, but I do like to bust balls!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t worry bro I was doing the same.I send the damn quote early this morning to Mania that’s why I was joking with ya!
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Alpha, the last message I got was the one about Wednesday nights or whatever. That what you’re talking about?
by Synyster on Jul 28, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah syn,I wasn’t sure if it did work.So are you in for it?
Kev I saw the email I’ll reply to you later on!Just to know…you aren’t mad at me do you?
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah.. 10 eastern time zone or what? you’re canada right?
by Synyster on Jul 28, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep,10 or 11 pm ET.Or if you got something better to propose…
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know I was re-reading my email and I was feeling bad about it.I assumed that you knew what I was talking about w/o asking you first.I didn’t want to offend you with the…stuff.I know you got a family so it might be interpreted the wrong way,you know?
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright then it’s officially my B-Day in 1h30min,So I got to go get some stuff to put in my drinks.I’ll be back…And i’ll email you!
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy B-day Alpha! Mine was a couple weeks ago!
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Alpha- 10 est is good for me. If you don;t show up tomorrow night, I’m going to call you out for ducking me! lol.
And happy birthday too. Have a good one.
by Synyster on Jul 28, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy b-day Alpha! you know ur my boy!
my b-day is next wednesday..
by RoBerto on Jul 28, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy BD Alpha. How old are you? On second thought, don’t tell me, it will probably just make me feel old.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 28, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
how old r ya punch? im 20 turnin 21.. I bet im one of the fastest ppl on this site if not the fastest!
I was a champ in school, and it helps to be fast and explosive when u play football..
by RoBerto on Jul 29, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I will be 31 in September.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 29, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
that’s alright.. thought u were older when u said that
by RoBerto on Jul 29, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks guys!
JJ,I don’t know if you were joking but that was funny!
Syn,I can’t tonight and next week…in 2 weeks buddy we’ll start the beating.
RoB you know you’re my boy too.
Punch,thanks to make me feel like a grandpa…we are not far though but i’m older than you bro.
by Alpha Male on Jul 29, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude I said this would happen 5 years ago.
GIVE ME MY PROPS, ROUNDMOUTHS!!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jul 28, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
J/K I never said any such nonsense.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jul 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Well no but I did overhear some Russian guys talking in my hotel. I think one of them saidL:
“Вы можете иметь дело с UFC, я знаю, что они имеют гибкую систему контракта. Все эти переговоры о сроках контракта “Обмана ничего себе” с подписанием с UFC, приедьте ТОЛЬКО от Vadim Finkelstein, кто хочет выдвинуть его, имеет деловые проекты через поединки Федора"
by Jrandolph on Jul 28, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Мой петух велик, как может Pepsi
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jul 28, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
وأنا أحب وفحم الكوك لنفسي, ولذا فإني لن يأخذ منكم كلمة بها, وأنا لست اللواط
by Jrandolph on Jul 28, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Říkají mi statív, nemůžu nosiť šortky.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jul 28, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL Mexicutioner, where the F did that “pepsi” thing come from? Hahaha!
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jul 28, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If this turns out false I got money on loretta hunt as the unnamed source just to fuck with dana some more.
by Drew on Jul 28, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
news…
The UFC have taken over the contracts of around twenty Affliction fighters following their collapse last Friday, with rumours beginning to circulate that there could be a few big names involved.
According to InsideFights.com a Zuffa official revealed the news to them earlier this week, with the two promotions coming to the agreement that Affliction would stop promoting MMA events.
With the likes of Gegard Mousasi, Renato "Babalu" Sobral and Jay Hieron involved with the Strikeforce promotion, these fighters are highly unlikely to be among the names set to be announced on Friday during the media conference call.
by Nokimono on Jul 28, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets see. I would hope that Arlovski, Sylvia, Buentello, Yvel, Belfort, Emelianenko, are some of the names. Still not convinced that Fedor is with the UFC despite the stories. Fink is a more reliable source than an annonymous source and he is saying that it is absolutely not true. Unfortunate but expected.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 29, 2009 4:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m not gonna believe it till Dana confirms it, but if it does work out, Im rooting for Brock!
by Fokman on Jul 28, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
“Til Dana confirms it”?
Don’t you mean Fedor?
by introvert on Jul 28, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
If Fedor has his press conference tomorrow and comes out and says that he will be fighting Brock on so and so date and he has signed with the UFC than yea Fedor. If he doesnt acknowledge it tomorrow then till dana confirms it will do.
by Fokman on Jul 28, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Watch Fedor take the belt and retire. I wouldn’t put it past him.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe so, but how would that look? Beating the “overrated”, “One dimensional”, “no real skills in mma” champ and then calling it quits. Fedor’s die hard fans would have to have a little more respect for Brock’s skills I guess. Being that it would have to mean that Fedor thought it was the win to go out on.
All speculation anyway, who knows?
by Jrandolph on Jul 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Very good point. Plus you know what they all say. You aren’t a real champ until you defend your belt at least once, right?
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock will smash him with some GnP. Randy could dirty box from the clinch to win a decision. If Carwin connects first then he’ll go to sleep. Hell even Cain could out wrestle his @ss for 5 rounds and a UD.
by JV on Jul 28, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Randy would have a great shot against Fedor if he used cage tactics. Randy is pretty good at gameplanning and he is pretty savvy with the cage tactics. GIVE HIM RANDY!
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard you the first time roy lol! Ofcourse Fedor could beat any UFC HW at any givin time. But he can also be beaten any givin time.
by JV on Jul 28, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
dam errors, yeah i will agree to that, i see him beating them all but of course brock and a couple others will be very dangerous.
by roy on Jul 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with you just a bit JV but come on, Cain couldn’t hardly stand from 1 shot from Kongo so if Fedor connected it would be instant Death and Fedor has a great ground game as well, I think Carwin would have a punchers chance at Fedor, Brock has an athletic machines chance at Fedor and can has a Fly in a pool of RAID chance at Fedor. but your right, no one is unbeatable.
by Edgecrusher71 on Jul 28, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
ur rooting for brock cus ur an asshole. fedor has never been beaten. and hes a cyborg and a machine and unhuman. hell rape lesner and rip his arms off
by zobondo on Jul 28, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
you and me both. I hate the Russians. I hate the fact that they think (M-1) they can do whatever they want. I do hope Fedor is signed but it better not be a copromotion. f**k
M-1 global.
by jaykiz on Jul 28, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
time to prove all you fools wrong. fedor is the best.
by roy on Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
ALL HAIL KING FEDOR!!
[crowd chanting]-“Hail King Fedor”!!
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jul 28, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
HAIL ALLAH! ALLAHU AKBAR! Oops, I mean . . . HAIL FEDOR, YAY!
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
HE WILL SMASH EVERY SINGLE UFC HEAVYWEIGHT. MARK MY WORDS!!!!!!!!
by johnny on Jul 28, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
they have been marked, johnny b good, they have been marked
by RedDog on Jul 28, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Brocks gonna pull the horse shoe from this guys *ss as well!
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
You dont have a horse shoe up your ass when you have the kind of record Fedor has, thats called just being better than everyone
by Dave on Jul 28, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
ehhhhh, his records alright . . . . . LMAO!!!! J/K, dont cry everyone = )
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
LMFAO! Sure he will. Now we will see just how good Fedor really is. Man I hope this is for real.
by JV on Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
word lol. its been this close before, they want to finish the details by tomorrow for the presser so lets hope we get the good word later tonight on the finish product and when his first fight (for the title against Brock) will be.
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
your words or marked but really what is that going to do? You will just do what the Mir fan’s did and try and focus on what Brock said after or change your post name. Brock will make a believer out of you too MARK MY WORDS!!!!!!!!…..hope this isn’t a source talking BS?
by Puck Head on Jul 28, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Puck, im a huge Mir fan and many on here can verify that, and i didnt try to mask anything, Frank got his ass whooped. That being said, I have no desire to believe in Brock, I dont care how good he gets, I will never be a fan of his. Its really a double standard by what you are saying. I mean I could just as easily say that just because Brock whooped Franks ass shouldnt allow you to mask the fact that Brock acted like a total dick, which ironically is why I will never be a fan of his. I also most certainly will not be eating any words, because frankly I know how talented he can be, it still doesnt change that I want to see him get beat up though
by Dave on Jul 28, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
double standard? at least he waited till the fight was over, mir acted like a dick for months talkin trash he couldn’t back up. the fact that you’re a mir fan and his mouth is the double standard if you don’t like other people for runnin’ their mouths.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave, So Brock acted like a “dick” as you put it. Just a thought, but could it be that he was so jacked up after the fight because Mir acted like such a… well like such a “dick” himself after beating Brock the first time. He was such a smug arrogant jackass leading up to that fight that I think Brock just wanted to give Frank all that he had comingto him for acting like well a “dick” himself. Remember Dave; “A man reaps what he sows”
by Wes on Jul 28, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
“A man reaps what he sows”
In that case Wes, I’d be worried if I was Brock. The entire HW division is darned keen on unleashing a little ‘reaping’ of their own all over his big dumb ass – after he embarressed their sport on the grandest stage possible.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Time will tell JJ. But, I don’t think there are but one of two heavyweights that have a possibility of beating him. Frankly, I thought Mir got exactly what he had coming- you don’t disrespect your opponent like that.
by Wes on Jul 29, 2009 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I will bet he loses at least one of his first three fights.
by Drew on Jul 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
The sad thing is it’s a strong possibility. I really hope not. I’ll tear-jerk myself to sleep otherwise.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that where you’re crying and masturbating at the same time? I’ve done that.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha, yeah, a regular tear-jerker here. LOL
Last time I did it I was watching Beaches. You know, the Bette Midler movie.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
He ain’t smashing any UFC heavyweights unless the UFC fighters leave the UFC because Fedor aint signing to the UFC. He is signing to Strikeforce. You know what. If Fedor cares about Russia so much, he should join the UFC where he will be getting tons of money to pump into Russias economy. How’s that for some Russian pride, FINLESTIEN?
by RyanHobbs on Jul 29, 2009 5:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldnt be suprised If some 205’s jump up to have a shot at him
i hope its a good contract where he’s fighting 6 times a year
by Dalejxen on Jul 28, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
some of those strikeforce guys fight like every 2 months…war diaz
by HellaHectic on Jul 28, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! Finally I’m tired of hearing about it. I hope Fedor smashes Brocks face in. Any guess on how many PPV that fight will generate?
Co main event: Dana vs.Tito :)
by Justin on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
brock and mir did 1.5 million. This will do other 2 million easy.
by arm bar on Jul 28, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
especially when you add GSP’s next fight (he is always matched with Lesnar fights recently.
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Half of Brocks fights have had GSP on the card. UFC 87 and obviously UFC 100. Brock and Randy carried UFC 91 themselves.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it will do over 2 million too.
I’d also like to send a thanks out to Barnett! If he wasn’t such a doper we probably wouldn’t be getting this great news…
by Justin on Jul 28, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha I agree justin. Hey by the way cool name do you know what nitsuj means?
by nitsuj on Jul 28, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
nitsuj = justin, when put to a mirror = )
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
yup. you win, well nothing but good job anyways
by nitsuj on Jul 28, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
If Dana is going to do a backflip of building for 1.5 what will he do for 2!?!?!?!?!?!
by Edgecrusher71 on Jul 28, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll believe it when I hear it from Fedor and Fedor only.
by introvert on Jul 28, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Yep. Until its confirmed I will refuse to get my hopes up. If it is true though, Fedor should be in great fighting shape already and should be able to fight fairly soon. I don’t want him to fight Brock first. If he didn’t for some reason, who would be a first good fight? Thoughts?
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He is supposed to fight Carwin. Randy couldn’t immediatly because he is supposed to face Nog at 102. Kongo and Mir are possibly facing eachother. I am trying to figure out which heavyweight is open? Gonzaga fights on an undercard pretty soon as well. Of course, the UFC has cancelled fights before to make better ones. Think Forrest vs Thiago switching to Anderson vs Forrest and Jardine vs Thiago. Plus, I don’t even think Kongo/Mir is finalized. Though I would love to see that fight.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Why? Does’nt Vadim do most of Fedor’s talking.
I’ll take it from Dana or Fedor at this point. I don’t think either of them is going to go out on a limb prior to having an actual deal in place.
by Jrandolph on Jul 28, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
If this is the case,that would mean that Randy,will get Fedor first.I doubt they’ll sideline him until January.
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
There was a thread on the Franklin fight possibly being pulled, could they be setting up a Fedor or Tito fight to take the place of the Franklin/Hendo fight? I hope.
by slim473 on Jul 28, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know slim,but a report last week said that Tito just start back the training,so it would be very surprising to see him fighting at 103 if that was true.I think they will do Hendo/Belfort for 103 and Tito/Franklin for 105.Plus I think they will announce also the acquisition of Gomi!
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
No thanks laying and praying top WW contenders doesn’t get you a supermatch.
by xxBAxx816 on Jul 28, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
And coming from a GSP hater, it doesn’t make your post credible either.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the best news of the year! Can’t wait to see it finalized and the hear what the meat of the contract contains. Wonder how the rest of the heavyweights respond. Mostly Brock and Couture! haha.
by DAVE A on Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
lol…Randy will cry for sure, especially if Fedor gets to fight samba(o), blows his salary out of the water, and Brock gets to fight Fedor first.
by introvert on Jul 28, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Introvert: A librarian named Bookman???
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
If Couture knows what’s good for him he’ll keep quiet and focus on smashing Nog in impressive fashion in order to be considered a top contender… Brock on the other hand, will probably maintain his arrogant attitude up until he blacks out!
by DAVE A on Jul 29, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I can’t wait for all the Fedorbators to start crying!! I can hear it now…“it’s not fair he is too big”…..He got lucky,….Fedor isn’t in his prime,…..he’s not use to fighting in a cage,……. Bring your tissues Fedor fan’s Brock is going make you cry like little b$tches LOL.
by Puck Head on Jul 28, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
i can’t wait for your, he is still new to the sport he is still a rookie.lol i can’t wait for you to eat all your words.
by roy on Jul 28, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock would have to be the dog in this fight. So it is win-win for us Brockites. If he wins, we say I told you so. If he loses he is a rookie and no one can beat Fedor. So WIN FUCKING WIN!!!!!! WHOOOOOO
by jay on Jul 28, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
roy I can’t wait for you to look like a mma rookie fan. I told you before Brock fought Couture he was a real threat in the HW division and made for MMA. The man is made for competing it’s in his DNA. His dreams, his everyday thoughts, his wisdom, his desire hell his whole purpose in life is competition anything else for him is worthless. His hate for lossing makes him seem like an to some but it is what makes him well him. Bring on the pudgy Russian and Brock will get what he deserves respect and all you Brock haters will be silent!! I can’t wait.
by Beaver on Jul 28, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Whomever wins, wins. No excuses, they will both have things to overcome.
by Edgecrusher71 on Jul 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Dana White’s gonna have an Affliction headstone in his office now, ha ha. Hope he shows it in his next video blog.
by teaburger on Jul 28, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions
This is kinda scary because realistically Fedor is the last real hope for those of us that dont care for Brock. If Brock beats up on fedor then what??? It would not be a promising future. Hope Fedor can beat him. (And dont say Cain or Carwin or anyone else, if Brock beats Fedor, then it is hopeless)
by Dave on Jul 28, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
TRUTH! Except im on Brocks side, if Fedor cant, no one can. BUT it would be excellent to see him one hit wonder Brocks 300 lb *ss to the canvas!!! THUDDDDD!!!
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Carwin and Cain or more dangerous than Fedor hell Mir was more dangerous. The only top fighter any of these fighters would have to worry about that Fedor has beat is NOG. Any of the above names I mentioned could beat any fighter Fedor has faced.
by Puck Head on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
hey puck head, if u wanna be taken seriously, never say mir is more dangerous than fedor. then everyone wont think, puckhead minus p plus f= the poster.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Carwin and Cain or more dangerous than Fedor hell Mir was more dangerous. The only top fighter any of these fighters would have to worry about that Fedor has beat is NOG. Any of the above names I mentioned could beat any fighter Fedor has faced.
by Puck Head on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
You will see roy Mir just looked bad against Brock.
by Puck Head on Jul 28, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
no mir has always sucked, the good thing is i hope we finally get to see.i beleave fedor will beat brock and that he is the better fighter.of course brock is dangerous and anything cn happen but fedor has made a career out of winning.
by roy on Jul 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
funny haha, or funny queer?
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Man he isn’t the last hope. I choose to say carwin. Just with a punch. And you guys all forget were having tuf 10 asap. There are some Brock sized hws on that roster. I’m telling you, Brock loses within 18mos. Or 3 fights whichever comes first
by Daniel worby on Jul 28, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude in 18 months Brock will be that much better!
by JV on Jul 28, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Great News. I would love to Brock get whipped and Fedor will do it!
by nick on Jul 28, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions
I agree that Fedor will beat Brock. Brock hasn’t been on his back yet and Fedor is great on his feet. Remember how Tim used to do well in the UFC with his stand up? He was slow, but he did good. I think something similar with Brock would happen if he faced Fedor.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
fedor hasn’t faced a good fighter since NOG. AA & Tim’s weaknesses were exposed before they left the UFC now look at them. Fedor hasn’t seen the new breed of MMA HW fighter and he’s going to be shocked when he steps in the ring with Brock!!!
by Puck Head on Jul 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully we get to see them fight. Lets not forget that Brock is still a beginner whether he is on top or not. This early in his career could be the time to beat him.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 28, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
who is this guy? he’ll get smashed by anyone in the ufc. whatever weight class he’s in.
by jj on Jul 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
fedor has no real skill set, if he drops down a division to MW Bisping will come back from only his second loss and spark him out. Bisping is P4P #1
by brit on Jul 28, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
hilarious.
Fedor better be watching out for Justin McCully. It’s the year of ‘The Insane One’!!!!!
HA HA HA Ha Ha Ha ha ha ha
by Cool Hand Chad on Jul 28, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
A division? There is more than one between Fedor and that punching bag.
Quit circling to the left!
by jay on Jul 28, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!!! GOD, YES!!!
Oh please, please, please, please say this is for real!
by B_Hos on Jul 28, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
Let’s hope they don’t start asking for another Russian stadium in the 11th hour.
Hopefully, if it is true, it’s at least a 3-Fight deal. The match-ups that the UFC could give Fedor will be a hardcore’s dream. Of course Brock and Randy, but Mir? Cain? Carwin? And all this in a cage? Goddamn. I hope this is legit.
Fedor has tested himself against the rest of the world’s mixed martial arts community. I think it’s about time he tests himself inside the premiere MMA company.
by Cool Hand Chad on Jul 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
HELL FUCKING YA!! THE MOMENT WE ALL BENN W8ING FOR!! TIME FOR FEDOR TO KICK SUM LESNAR ASS!!!
by d*locc on Jul 28, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
SH******T!!! I gotta take my son to his moms, dont wanna leave my com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Hey Man, get off your computer and spend some time with your son!
by BC Mike on Jul 28, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Give him some BJ Penn DVDs to watch, so he can learn how to threaten the nice kids in his class, then run away and tell the teacher after they whup on him.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s watched them all, the ups, the downs, the gracies, the GSP’s, and at 23 months old he’s still chanting BJjjjjjjjjj!!!
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d laugh my ass off if OMA was the source.
OMA {Beau Taylor) is the guy who pulled off the Kimo troll job.
by SHORT_BUS on Jul 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Put me on team Fedor. Fedor beats brock by TKO.
by rydinlow on Jul 28, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
I still think ITS NOT GONNA HAPPEN!
You’ll see.
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 28, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
I cannot believe Kevin is rooting for Brock.
What a dumbass.
by introvert on Jul 28, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
fuck you man, I’m not, I typed too fast and typed wrong!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya, sure Kev…and I have a bridge to sell you.
by introvert on Jul 28, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
where?
go read al my previous posts intro, you know I loathe Brock!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m from the show me state….show me first…f*ck speculation. Is he under contract or not? I really think they should give Fedor a warm up fight against Cain or Carwin to introduce him to the noobs.
by xxBAxx816 on Jul 28, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
you need to get someone to show you the way out of missouri!!! lol, j/k! i couldn’t resist.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
ha ha at last. FEDOR the russiAN CYBORG who is unhuman and a machine will fuck up the heavyweight division. And that wwe steroided twat brock lesner. it would be fedor easiest fight u watch. fedor has power speed and sambo and great on the ground. he also has fought guys bigger than brock lesner u fucking lesner assholes. fedor is pound for pound greatest fighter of all time. joe rogan, nuigerra, mir, herring, bass rutten and more no it. u little fags
by zobondo on Jul 28, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Stupid argument about facing guys that are bigger, because none of them could move like Brock. that is the point, size doesn’t mean a whole lot if you don’t know how to use it. U little fag! I am a bigger Fedor fan than Brock by the way before you say anyting about me being a Brock nut hugger.
by Edgecrusher71 on Jul 28, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
fedor is a cyborg. brock is only human thats the difference…
a human cant beat a cyborg
by zobondo on Jul 28, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
John Connor did. John Connor did. How QUICKLY we forget!
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I think van damme van damaged a cyborg in one of his movies too.
by Drew on Jul 28, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
See, zobondo, you gotta check your facts, my man.
I believe Short Circuit — Johnny 5 is alive! — had some troubles too.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll believe it when I see it. I’ve heard this too many times to get my hopes up. I hope that it’s true, but I’m not going to hold my breath. I will be all over the internet all day so post that shit as SOON as it is fact MANIA!!!!!!!!!!
by Shadyone33 on Jul 28, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
this guy hasn’t earned the right to compete in the octagon
by jj on Jul 28, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
This would not be fair. This guy should have to work his way to a title fight. This is crazyyyyy.
by IM HIM on Jul 28, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
lmao, not fair, not fair would be if he was forced to fight a 50 year old Randy first! Unless you can guarantee me randy will die during that fight, I’m not interested!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
was wondering if anyone would pick up on this comment!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
ppl who think lesner can beat fedor whos never been beaten should go fuck their mothers
by zobondo on Jul 28, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
i’ll root for lesnar if i can use your mother.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think your all gay and that this will not happen if you remember they have said this in the past that he was on his way to UFC. The fact of the matter is Dana White will not co-promote so all you Fedor nut huggers will have to wait for him to be dominated by Brock. I hate Lesnar but he would maul Fedor.
by Matt on Jul 28, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
iamdanawhite and i will not give Fedor a tune up fight(even i think this is unfair), Remember crocop needed gettn us to the cage and others who have fought in a ring most of their life?
SO i signed fedor to a 1 fight contract to fight Brock, so Fedor will not have time to get us to the cage and brock is now use to it. I want brock to win. Period. end of “deal”.
Now lemme see who the next big fight i can put together….
Actually it was randy who helped talk to fedor with lorenzo , i dana had nothing to do with those “crazy” russians. SO randy will get fedor 1st then Fedor will get brock.
by iamdanawhite on Jul 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Fedor by destruction…he’s proved him self he deserves the title best Heavy weight class
by ChanceIt on Jul 28, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
Does this mean, because Fedor was ready to fight and Brock should be ready to go, we could see this in November or December? Thoughts?
by thetuf75 on Jul 28, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
Obviously not, sorry, I was thinking 104 in LA!!
by thetuf75 on Jul 28, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
104 already has a kick-ass main event and main card. If this happens, and I don’t think it will, it will be at 106 or later. 103 would be doable, but September is almost definitely too soon for Lesnar.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
u wish Kevin, You already get to see one shitle tot.
by jay on Jul 28, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
For years pundits have debated who the greatest fighter of all time is. Depending on who is asked, this issue is likely to elicit a multitude of contrasting responses. Ask a fan of the sweet science and the popular choice would likely be Muhammad Ali. A martial arts practitioner may point to Bruce Lee. A historian? Perhaps Alexander the Great.
At first glance, the wide spectrum of replies would seem appropriate considering the often repeated belief that it is impossible to compare icons of different eras. In the world of fighting, however, the answer to this age old question is quite easily put to rest. The greatest fighter to have ever walked foot on this planet is alive and in his prime today. His name is Fedor Emelianenko, and he is unanimously credited as best heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter in the world.
At first glance, Fedor’s appearance is rather uninspiring. His constant demeanor is that of a person who just woke up from a long nap and his physique is that of a person who consumed a bucket of ice cream and six pack of beer just prior to that nap. But looks can be deceiving and as the saying goes, don’t judge a book by its cover. Inside that "gooey" exterior lies an advanced core of explosive power, speed and ass-kicking fury, which is part of the reason why his fans have long suspected him to be a cyborg- it truly is what’s inside that counts.
Fedor may be the greatest athlete you have never heard of in the fastest rising sport that by now, unless you live under a rock, you undoubtedly have heard of. He is the current Pride Fighting Championship heavyweight champion, holding a record of 27-1-1, which, in the world of mixed martial arts where there are so many different ways to lose, is quite an accomplishment. Fedor’s one loss came as a result of an illegal elbow seconds into his fight with Tsuyoshi Kohsaka in a now defunct Japanese event back in December of 2000. The elbow caused a small cut above the eye of Fedor, forcing the doctor to stop the fight before any serious blows were thrown. When Fedor got his chance to revenge his one "loss", he spattered Pride’s virgin white canvas with crimson pools of TK’s blood. Ironically, the rematch was also stopped due to a cut – in fact, many of them, all over battered face of Fedor’s opponent.
Besides that one blemish on his career (and a no-contest resulting from, you guessed it, a cut from an accidental clash of heads during the finals of the Pride HW Grand Prix in 2004), Fedor has systematically destroyed nearly every opponent that has stepped into the ring with him. He has defeated NCAA wrestling champions, kickboxing champions, Olympic medalists and a 400 lb mountain of a man known simply as Zuluzinho.
The reason Fedor has been able to sustain his success while so many other great fighters have fallen is largely due to his expansive repertoire of fighting tools, which allows him to fight effectively in all ranges. Whereas most elite fighters, while competent in many forms, typically specialize in one or two particular arts (i.e., wrestling, boxing or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Fedor is truly a master of all styles. As evidence of Fedor’s almost inhuman versatility, he has thoroughly dominated both the best mma grappler in the world, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and the best mma striker in the world, Mirko Filipovic – and he beat both at their own game.
So how do we know that Fedor is the greatest ever and not just the greatest today? In order to answer that question, we need to step back to November 12, 1993, when a skinny Brazilian kid by the name of Royce Gracie took the world by storm and proved what the most effective single style of martial arts was – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Royce tested his skills in a laboratory of flying fists and teeth displacing kicks and he always came out on top. In fact, Royce defeated all of the early on comers- wrestlers, Muay Thai fighters, kungfu and karate practitioners, boxers, judokas – while hardly breaking a sweat.
Royce taught the traditional martial artists of that time a painful lesson – that their theories of effective martial arts were just that, a bunch of theories. And soon thereafter, fighters began to realize that in order to beat Royce, they would need to learn his game. It was at that point when the hyper-acceleration of the evolution of martial arts began. Wrestlers learned to box. Boxers learned to submit. Submission experts learned to wrestle. It was as if the entire world suddenly became fluent in everyone else’s language and was finally able to exchange thousands of years of handed down martial arts knowledge. It was the birth of mixed martial arts as we now call it to be.
These days, all of the top-level mma fighters have become adept at utilizing various styles of martial arts. The old dinosaurs that have insisted on focusing primarily on one art (see the Hammer House and the Gracie family) have been passed over by a new breed of hybrid fighters whose martial arts foundations are difficult to trace. If you try to punch with them they will beat you with kicks. If you try to kick with them, they will beat you with wrestling. If you try to grapple with them, they will beat you with striking.
Emelianenko Fedor is the embodiment of the new age hybrid fighter. He is the culmination of centuries of passed down martial arts knowledge. He is the renaissance man of the renaissance era of martial arts. Fedor has displayed elite level skills in all facets of the mma game – striking, wrestling and submission, and the scary thing is that he is still improving. Claiming that anyone is the "best ever" is quite a bold statement that in most cases is impossible to support. In this case of fighting, however, we know with certainty that Fedor is the best ever because we have reached the pinnacle of martial arts knowledge and Fedor is the one person sitting on top of that pinnacle. Try to think of one person, in the history of the universe, that could beat Fedor in mano-e-mano hand to hand combat. That silence is your resounding answer -Fedor is the greatest fighter to have ever walked on this planet and we are all privileged to bear witness to history in the making.
by iamdanawhite on Jul 28, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
think you could add a couple more paragraphs? J/K.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jul 28, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
you are most certainly not dana white. there was not one freakin f bomb in that whole long ass rant. mr. white would have easily ripped off 25 f bombs.
by day1er on Jul 28, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice plagiarism by iamdanawhite. This kid can’t string together two coherent sentences three days ago and now he’s writing articles.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedor will be known as the legend Brock destroyed. It’s time you took your fedor posters down and got with real world Iam. The HW division never had any real big HW fighters that were as skilled are athletic as the 230 to 240 fighters. The most talented big guy’s were Barnett,Overeem,Yvel & Tim hell Mir was even considered Big then. Welcome to NOW my friend M1 will not allow Fedor to fight in the UFC unless they can all cash in BIG now!
by Beaver on Jul 28, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy Shit!!!!!!!!!!!! YEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
F&%king finally! Man, I hope this is true. Fedor can prove once and for all if he is the best fighter in the world. I still think I’m dreaming. Exciting stuff for mma fans!
by MMAFanatic on Jul 28, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
I want to see Fedor demolish Lesnar- while rockin that sweet pastel striped sweater, that looked like an Easter egg. Does anyone remember that one? I wish I could find that pic. Only a bad@ss like Fedor can pull that off!
by Mpls_girl on Jul 28, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
Fedor will beat brock and every other hw they put against him. However, I don’t see him beating machida or silva.
by spitforce on Jul 28, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
Man, I’ve never heard so many Fedor-nuthuggers in all my life. People love a frontrunner don’t they? Fedor is hands down the top HW in the world, no question, but damn… I’m guessing these people root for the Super Bowl winner, constantly cheer for the Lakers, etc.
When, and if, he gets beat, this and every other MMA board will be filled with people who “predicted” his defeat.
They cheered Tito, turned on him. Cheered Liddell, turned on him. Hughes, turned on him. I’m just waiting for the new wave of Spider Silva, GSP, and Fedor haters to start popping up once they lose a fight.
by Cool Hand Chad on Jul 28, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Dude, I hunt down and kill the first GSP hater in find on here!
by jay on Jul 28, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate GSP, he’s the best WW ever, but I don’t like him and am in no way a fan!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
How could you hate him, Kevin? Why? How? Fair enough he might not be your “cup of tea,” but to HATE him? Yeah, you might say he’s boring (he’s not to me by the way) or that he’s far from your favorite, but to hate him? Why?
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t hate him, I’m not a fan, we’ve gone through this before, I was making a point!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Have we? Hmm, I remember asking once before but your supercilious self didn’t answer I don’t think. Or perhaps you did . . .
Either way, how could one not like GSP (rhetorical question). GSP is the man.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Kevin, if you don’t actually hate somebody, maybe you shouldn’t continually state that you hate them. Just a thought. we could probably get your point without you throwing the ‘H’ word around. In fact it makes people less likely to absorb your point, because it’s such a dumb and unpopular thing to say.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate it when people tell me not to say “HATE”
by Jrandolph on Jul 28, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s because, as a devout Christian, it’s your solemn duty to hate a whole bunch o’ peeps.
;-)
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 29, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course there are people who follow a winning wagon, but you brand all the nut-huggers as though they all think the same. I love Fedor whether he wins or loses. He doesn’t have to BE the best for me to think he’s the best, if ya catch my drift.
Even if he turned out to be a wife-beater or something, I’ll still stand by him.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha. Everyone has their own reasons, I agree. But it must be really easy loving Fedor “win or lose” when the guy has yet to lose a fight without controversy.
by Cool Hand Chad on Jul 28, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Will Fedor’s lack of cage experience versus a ring affect his chances of success like it did for Crocop?
by vega on Jul 28, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
yeah,this and kimos dead.ill beleive when i read it somewhere else
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The post reads “LA Times reports” not “Jesse Holland says.” This is a fan blog, not the New England Journal of Medicine. What are we supposed to do, ignore it because the negotiations might collapse at the last minute? And for the record, those “other sites” you trust have blown their fair share of calls. The difference is we don’t delete ours and pretend they never happened.
-JH
by hddavidson on Jul 28, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
dont sweat it mania. all humans make mistakes – it was reported, you passed it on big deal. when it did not turn out to be actual you ran a correction. whats the harm? is anybody really that pissed about kimos fake death? get a grip dude.
by day1er on Jul 28, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
We never deleted anything. TMZ, Daily News and several other sites made it disappear. We took it on the chin and ran a correction later in the day. Get over it. We have. It’s an LA Times report, if they are wrong, guess what, we won’t delete this post and we’ll run another correction if we have to. Try and enjoy yourself and discuss the possibility of Fedor possibly entering the Octagon … tight ass.
by MMAmania on Jul 28, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
hddavidson, you’re so negative, dawg.
I think SOMEONE needs a virtual hug. Come here big boy!
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
aww, open wide and squeeze, we all love you hddavidson!
by kevin on Jul 28, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
. . . Except for JJ. I think he wants to put a hole in your head. But with good reason. But don’t think it’s not out of love, big guy!
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
not so tight anymore after you just ripped him a new one!!! right on with the smack down! Be out if you dont like the way things are done here sucka!!! MMAMANIA fans love it and come here for a reason. MANIA MANIA MANIA!!!
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice thats why i like this site its about fighters and even the writers fight for their journalistic integrity.
by Drew on Jul 28, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s true that I want him dead, but not with a sense of malice. It’s more comparable to a heartbroken mother considering drowning her retarded infant. You know, for the greater good.*
*I am in no way condoning the euthanasia of retarded children – unless that retarded child is poster hddavidson
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hear,hear JJ
btw I was saying well said to Mania
by Alpha Male on Jul 28, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
no, “you’re” saying “you’re” an idiot, but its “your” opinion.
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
other sites did until they confirmed it.if you mess up say it,dont act like it didnt happen
by hddavidson on Jul 28, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Every story with Fedor in it auto-jumps to top number of comments, the Borck/Fedor nuthugger ratio is constantly shifting, and they all want it to be known! the way i see it Borck wont be able to make Fedor curl into a ball, and bully him into taking lunchboxes to the face quite as well as he did to Mir, however saying either fighter will win by destruction (although it may happen) isn’t a wise prediction to make as it is hard to tell how these fighters will deal with each other. on one hand Borck has never dealt with anyone nearly as skilled and resilient as Fedor, on the other Fedor has never dealt with anyone with the size strength and athleticism that Borck has. Whoever wins will gain the most nuthuggers in UFC history. My call however, is that Fedor will take a pounding on the ground, but instead of curling up into a ball will get up from it, and his standup will be too much for Borck (just a prediction) so I say a bloodied Fedor wins by ref stoppage.
by Hendo One-Shot on Jul 28, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
I ask you this Hendo who has Fedor beat that has a chance against Brock?
by Beaver on Jul 28, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the begining of the end for MR. FEDOR!! Brock will crush this freakshow, hasbeen beating fool!! and when he does guess who is gonna be right here saying eat that fedor lovers I TOLD YOU SO!!!! if he beats brock , then i will be right here saying , well i guess i was wrong fedor is the top HW but that’s not going to happen BROCK BY whatever HE chooses
by TheDragon on Jul 28, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
are you really saying a Sambo champ is a freakshow and a former NFL player and pro-wrestler turned fighter isn’t?
by Bill Maher on Jul 28, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i said he was a “freakshow hasbeen beater” as in that’s all he fights is losers didn’t call him a freakshow, i just call him a flat out loser!!!!!!
you want to talk undefeated and best pound for pound in the world lets talk machida, he is 15-0 and has beat alot better guys than fedor!! F*ck fedor bring him to the ufc so the true top hw can expose him for the loser he is
how will it look for the best in the world (as you fedor lovers say) to get beat by a former pro wrestler with only 5 mma fights???? brock will crush him
by TheDragon on Jul 28, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Machida too. BUT alot of his wins are over cans also.
by Bill Maher on Jul 28, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I guarantee it. You are right on the money my man.
by Wes on Jul 28, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock never got out of training camp, so not a former NFL player.
A former wannabe NFL player
by Jas on Jul 28, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I have been with the UFC since UFC 1. I think it is the best out there. Fedor can only be good for it because like it or not he is a top guy.
by Brian "fedor is coming!!!!" on Jul 28, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
I completly agree he is a top guy and no matter who you like or dislike, with fedor in the ufc there will be the first ever undisputed heavy weight champion in mma.
by Drew on Jul 28, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
and if Fedor says tomorrow he has signed with Dream, Strikeforce, or WVR??
by Bill Maher on Jul 28, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
If he signs with someone else He should be ranked along with his best ccompetion and I could see WAMMA making a Rodgers #2 ranked Hw in the world with his win over the formely #2 Andre LOL.
by Beaver on Jul 28, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sports Illustrated reports that, according to M1 global, this report is NOT TRUE.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/07/28/Emelianenko.Octagon/
by Jason on Jul 28, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
man is it just me or is any1 else constantly hittin refresh on this page over n over just in case??? ;)
by daniel worby on Jul 28, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
thats what i was thinking, we’re all waiting for the headline “LA Times reports Fedor and UFC have finalized a deal” lol
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
yo this is awesome now fedor will show the world whos the best heavyweight in the world
by denni on Jul 28, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Is this the end of WAMMA? Does anyone care anyway?
by luke on Jul 28, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Now they’re saying it’s not true. Wow. See what happens when you get your hopes up???
by Cool Hand Chad on Jul 28, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
when i go to their website i dont see anything either way, not even an article. . .
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
This just in – Fedor can not jump out of three foot of water and therefore is not qualified to fight in the UFC.
by TapedUpPair on Jul 28, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Dick! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You SOB you! Never forgetin to take a shot even in the glory that is this thread!! Too funny you f*cker!!!!!!!!!! My smile wont whipe off my face for real Taped! Nicely done = )
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 28, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
this made me laugh. Dana has a pool test for all fighters.
by Bill Maher on Jul 28, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
There is one silver lining. Gross also reports that Vitor Belfort had an exclusive world-wide contract with Affliction and his contract will transfer directly to the UFC. Vitor vs Wanderlei II isn’t quite Fedor vs Lesnar, but it’s certainly something to look forward to
Above is off bloodyelbows post on M1 disputing the rumors. And is totaly true if the LA times blog is false then so be it the UFC will be fine with out Fedor the question will be is Fedor fine without the UFC now? Once UFC starts fighting in china there won’t be much scraps left for M1 to try and collect.
by Beaver on Jul 28, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
300 plus comments. Is that a record mania. also, bad news guys.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/07/28/Emelianenko.Octagon/index.html
by nitsuj on Jul 28, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
Jesse’s Lesnar-apologist thread after July 11th had over 400 posts. This will beat it.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 28, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Fedor tears Brock a new asshole, KTFO’s his freakish Nordic ass, and sends him home crying like a little bitch.
by rhys on Jul 28, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Sweeeeeeeeeet
Now maybe thay can get Vitor Belfort to fight Anderson Silva.
Perhaps Nick Diaz to fight GSP!
by Jason on Jul 28, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
I think vitor and diaz would both win. Alright everyone tell me how much of an idoit you think I am now.
by nitsuj on Jul 28, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You did I fine job yourself nits lol. But really Belfort has a unique style that may do well against Silva you never know unless they fight and he’s a fighter that should be able to hang with the UFC’s other top MW fighters but then again he could lose 3 out 4 like Wandy but will be an exciting fighter to watch win or lose.
by Beaver on Jul 28, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
For sure! Belfort against Henderson,WSilva, Franklin, Nate,…………another top ranked fighter in the UFC MW division SWEET!!!
by Beaver on Jul 28, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Diaz doesn’t deserve to get in the cage with GSP. I’d like to see him vs Condit, though.
by yohnstoppable on Jul 29, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Ahhh…you’re an idiot.
Victor would get picked apart or submitted and GSP…….not even gonna bother. You must wanting attention.
by MMAFanatic on Jul 28, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
Victor is Vitor’s evil twin brother. But he’s never fought before.
by Kobajack on Jul 28, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
mmafanatic, who is victor. It’s vitor. Have you ever even seen him fight?
by nitsuj on Jul 28, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
victor. That’s funny. Looks like your the idiot know.
by psg on Jul 28, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
guys give mmafanatic a break. You can tell by his post that he’s probably some 12 year old kid. I do like the evil twin brother comment though.
by old school on Jul 29, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Anderson Silva would destroy Vitor Belfort. Belfort is hanging on to his MMA career but just isn’t what he was 10 years ago. Also, I hate to criticize one of the best fighters in the world but I know I am not the only person who has noticed this. While he is a great fighter, GSP can’t finish the job. Fitch, Penn and Alves all spent the greater portion of 25 minutes being ground and pounded by GSP. How can one of the best P4P fighters in the world spend so much time, in such a dominant position and not finish the job. Sure, he always gets the decision but he had some of us who watched his last couple of fights thinking “its over” only to realize that he has real difficulty getting a TKO or KO from any position. GSP vs. Nick Diaz would be very interesting.
by KOdawg on Jul 29, 2009 7:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow. Approaching 350 comments. It’s obvious that Fedor coming to UFC would be HUGE. They’ve gotta make it happen.
by split decision on Jul 28, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
As I thought, its still speculation…
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/07/28/Emelianenko.Octagon/index.html
It’s just TOO good to be true.
by MMAFanatic on Jul 28, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s the fourth time that has been posted on here.
by psg on Jul 29, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/07/28/Emelianenko.Octagon/index.html
Fifth. Get it right, dawg.
by Kobajack on Jul 29, 2009 3:51 AM EDT up reply actions
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/07/28/Emelianenko.Octagon/index.html
sixth. Get it right, dawg.
by psg on Jul 29, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Just found this link chaps, gives another slant to what the Friday press conference might be about?
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/ufc/2560486/ESPN-to-clinch-UFC-TV-deal.html
by Hairy Brain on Jul 28, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
Brock doesn’t have enough strength, speed, or skill to beat Fedor on his worst day. Fedor will find a quick way to finish him off.
by Nate on Jul 28, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
niiiice now that fedor is like in the ufc we can see brock put the smack down on him, lessy is so good and fedor has yet to really prove himself, brock has obviously proven himself on more then one occasion, i don’t think anyone can beat lessy mir got lucky against him that one time and as i have inside sources with lessy i heard he fought with a pulled hammy vs mir the first time.
WAR LESSY
by GetatLesner on Jul 28, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
God i hope so, ufcfan1, cause WHAT THE FUCK?
and shouldn’t it be “pulled and faught with”….
by SoCalStunNa on Jul 29, 2009 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions
God I hope this is true…If it isn’t I might die of dissapointment.
by DL92 on Jul 29, 2009 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
I doubt we will ever see Fedor in the UFC, and if this doesnt make it happen (Affliction, WAMMA etc) i doubt we ever will.
Which sucks
by SiamMMA on Jul 29, 2009 1:10 AM EDT reply actions
It still isn’t certain, and sports illustrated is of course reporting that it is false. That said, I don’t give a shit how wrong I’d be, I still want to see Fedor smash Brock.
by yohnstoppable on Jul 29, 2009 1:31 AM EDT reply actions
I just looked up this fedro guy on sherdog and all I can think is damn this guy has the most padded record ever
by jj on Jul 29, 2009 1:49 AM EDT reply actions
“this fedro guy” -Fail
i would normally do some “TUF NEWB” bashing, BUT at least your learning and adding eyes to MMA!
;)
by SoCalStunNa on Jul 29, 2009 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions
There comments crack me up, just two days Fedor was a piece of shit for not signing with the UFC and now all the same people are suddenly nut huggers.
Well I got two things to say,
- I don’t have any faith in this article. Until Dana annouces it then all reports are just rumours, especially those from pesky russions.
- Brock may have a very limited fighting style but what he does he does it very well. He is able to impose his will on the fight and take it where he wants. I know Fedor was and still is awesome but sorry fedor nut huggers I think Brock will beat him.
by Casual fan on Jul 29, 2009 2:39 AM EDT reply actions
yaaaaaaaaaaaawn , Wake me up if he signed , And if he dident sign than let me sleep and dream about it
by Il Nino on Jul 29, 2009 4:22 AM EDT reply actions
Whoa! We’re really racking up some responses on this one!
by Dana's a CrossDresser on Jul 29, 2009 8:19 AM EDT reply actions
My guess is that Fedor’s camp made the leak on purpose to try and create an artificial deadline to pressure Dana.
by A Lynch on Jul 29, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions
My guess is Dana’s press conference announces Tito’s return, and the HUG BREAKING NEWS about the UK ESPN deal…then he goes on a rant about “crazy russians”, and says “no deal with Fedor has been made”.
by introvert on Jul 29, 2009 9:19 AM EDT reply actions
Fedor is not human…Brock’s big mouth will finally be shut up and I can’t wait.
by Big Daddio on Jul 29, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions
Wow, you read all the way down here just to find out that no one is posting on this thread anymore.
Sucks, huh?
by Jrandolph on Jul 29, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions
Fedor vs Brock will out sell all other ppv even ufc 100. Put it on the card with Lyoto vs Shogun.
by hatteras on Jul 29, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions
AT LAST A GUY THAT WILL PUT BROCK LESNAR TO SLEEP AND SHUT HIS MOUTH, LETS HOPE WE SEE FEDOR ON THE UFC
by MARIO MAYANS on Jul 29, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions
Fedor hardly dominated every oponent he fought. He was saved by the bell against Cro Cop and got thrown around by Randleman before he submitted him.
Anyone think Barnett got paid off to pull this stunt to fold Affliction?
by tallimeca on Jul 29, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
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