Fedor Emelianenko considering retirement -- not a career in the UFC

I don’t even think he’ll fight Ovaries

Quack quack quack (ducking)

He can polish off his impressive resume with a couple easy wins and then call it a career.

It’s unfortunate. If Fedor had the balls to put his pristine career on the line and fight the best, he would have been beloved by fans around the world. As it is, he’ll be beloved in Russia and Japan, while the rest of the world won’t even remember who he was.

pussy……

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Maybe M1’s transolators have been adding negative comments about what is said after the fights? I don’t see how any negativity that comes out of the UFC is different than any other event?

He’s under contract with SF so he can’t talk about himself going to UFC or being in the UFC. However, this news is kind of depressing, if true.

Im officially off the Fedor bandwagon. I always thought/hoped it was just a legit hatred of the UFC that stopped him from signing which I can kind of see because they are extremely strict with contracts but and even argued it quite a bit but, damn, he just threw all that out the window. I bow before the anti Fedor guys agrumentitive and observational prowress….the guy is dodging fights.

Translation: “I want to end my career where I am a God, and I am affraid of the fighters in the UFC” Fedor

Of course he’ll stay “undefeated” if he stays/retires from Strikeforce ! I never thought I’d say this about Fedor but…WHAT A PUSSY!!

Would any of you want to leave your job to go work for a guy that has been disparaging you for the last 5 years? As a fight fan it sucks that we don’t get to see him fight the UFC guys, but I like that the guy has some integrity. Maybe it wouldn’t matter but it doesn’t help when Dana is always publicly criticizing Fedor. That is what I never understood. What is Dana’s end game? He is smart enough to know that dissing Fedor to the media isn’t going to help the UFC’s chance of getting him to sign and that it only furthers the divide. M-1’s demands are nuts and I don’t blame the UFC for not meeting them, but it’s hard for me to blame Fedor when you look at all the crap UFC brass has talked. It sure seems that Fedor doesn’t care what anyone thinks is going to do his own thing. He has nothing to prove to anyone. Maybe he would lose to the UFC guys (i have seen nothing in his previous 31 victories to indicate that but it is entirely possible) but calling the guy a chicken is ridiculous. You truly must be riding the short bus

Just that he is old now? I don’t see that as quite a resonable argument myself. Granted I don’t fight myself besideds the occasional bar brawl so all my talk is pretty Peter Pan-ish but I believe true warriors are the never say die types, or is that just the Goonies?

the point is that its nice to see somebody that doesn’t just bow down because he is supposed to. I want to see him fight the guys as much as anyone else, but I respect what he has to say. And as much as I want to see those fights I don’t feel that he owes it to any of us. Fedor has been involved in some of the best fights in MMA history, so I hate to see the guy raked through the mud. I hate taking this side because the UFC fights would be unreal. I was commenting more on the first couple of people calling Fedor a chicken as so forth. I shouldn’t feed the trolls but it is so hard not to. If it doesn’t show, I’m upset, crying to my keyboard as I type, but the MMA landscape always changes. Someone made the point that he is under contract so what else is he going to say? Which is true. Who knows what the SF contract says, Dana could bag his, “Crazy Russians” yet.

he’ll beat Werdum & then maybe fight overroid which i think he’ll win also then retire with his perfect record its a bit of a bitch move but oh well eh?

Simply put, the man can’t help if OTHERS consider him the best MMA HW in the world. To the best of my knowledge the man has never claimed to be the best at anything, except maybe SAMBO.
He was in fact PRIDE’s best HW, and SEEMS to be Strikeforce’s best HW, at least until he faces Overeem, assuming he gets past Werdum.
I do blame Fedor for allowing his handler/s too much latitude with his good name and professional reputation, but its been explained to me by my good friend Vasya that there are certain cultural differences and issues to consider that might make no sense stateside, but are valid overseas.

As for Fedor’s current MMA relevence, all I can say is that in 2010 its largely a matter of opinion.
If someone wants to believe that Fedor could hang with Neanderthals like Lesnar and Carwin, thats their choice, nostaligic thought it may be.
I tend to believe the evidence of my eyes.
I’ve seen both Lesnar and Carwin maul Frank Mir 2.0, and I’ve seen Fedor face opposition like Brett Rogers, and my MMA acumen tells me that Lesnar would simply maul Fedor in a cage.
End of story.
Also, as I’ve previously posted on other threads, if Fedor is bloodied by Brett Rogers, he’d probably get his skull caved in by Shane Carwin.
Fedor not only lacks the physical nature to handle men of superior size, strength, wrestling ability, and in Lesnar’s case athleticism, but his skillset matches up poorly with wrestlers the caliber of Lesnar and Carwin.
Lesnar in particular would drag Fedor to the ground, and silverback him into a bloody and hard-to-watch ref stoppage.

If Fedor supporters want to believe otherwise, thats their POV, and they are entitled to it.
Me, I’ll stand by what I’m seeing ACTUALLY HAPPEN in UFC and SF cages CURRENTLY, and not what Fedor accomplished in a PRIDE ring 5+ years ago against 185ers, 205ers, and HWs who haven’t exactly run amok in the UFC HW class like Mirko CroCop and BigNog.

As for Fedor’s comments about not liking the UFC, the behavior of some of their fighters, blahblahblah, thats fine and well.
Fedor is entitled to his opinion, which due to his handlers is probably semi-informed at best.
Also, its not like Dana White is going to say anything positive about Fedor while he’s fighting for M-1 Global/Strikeforce, so its a fair deal all around.

Finally, and just to be glass clear, the Fedor/UFC issue is partially about money, and partially about control.
Neither of which Dana White is willing to share with men he considers rank amateurs when it comes to promoting MMA.

Rant over..

You’re probably right. Fedor would walk into the ring 50 to 60 pounds lighter then Lesnar. If Lesnar got him on the ground and hit him those huge sledgehammers its hard to see Fedor or anyone not going to sleep, but if there is one thing that separates Fedor is that he almost always looks like he is going to get his ass beat and then finds a way. Even when he’s getting dropped on his head he finds a way. When it comes to fighting I don’t think that is something that should be overlooked. Lesnar is beast but he also has a lot less experience then Fedor. If there is anything I have learned from watching MMA its that it isn’t always the biggest or strongest guy that wins the fight.

For the record I don’t blame Dana at all for not wanting to co-promote. It would stupid for the UFC to do so. I just wonder what s trying to accomplish by bashing Fedor? It seems that treating the guy with respect would be a better way to get him to sign. Good rant Red Eye

opie and anhtony were right when they said “the more i come to think of it, the more i am not going to be suprised if fedor and his people were scared of fucking lesnar in that cage”. if fedor is really scared of lesnar, carwin and the other ufc fighters, to be honest with you i dont blame him. so would most other human beings

Fedor Emelianenko had some strong criticisms for the UFC during a Friday teleconference call touting his June 26 bout against Fabricio Werdum at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

The 34-year-old Emelianenko was asked which upcoming heavyweight bout between UFC 116’s Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin and his own fight against Werdum had more relevance. The stoic fighter predictably gave credence to his own affair. However, Emelianenko dropped an eye-opening remark while doing it.

"I think both fights are very important because you’ve got basically four world-class heavyweights in the top 10 of their sport, but I’m not a UFC fan," said Emelianenko, who has two fights left with Strikeforce under a co-promotional agreement with M-1 Global. "So, I would invite all the fans to watch our fight that I believe is more important because we’re not in the UFC."

When asked later why he didn’t approve of the world’s No. 1 promotion, the most sought-after fighter in the sport said it was a combination of how the UFC presented its events and how its fighters carried themselves.

“What I meant to say was I’m not a fan of watching their fights," said Emelianenko through interpreter Steven Bash. "Compared to a lot of the commercials and the promotion and anticipation of their fights and compared to a lot of the shows that I’ve seen, there seems to be a negativity involved in a lot of their shows, so I’m just not a fan of watching their programs.

"I think the combination (of presentation and fighter attitude) — in some ways how the fights are presented and the manner they’re presented and also in some ways the actions and behavior of a lot of the fighters from the UFC — it takes away from the sport."

Emelianenko was offered a multi-fight, seven-figure contract with the UFC last summer, but declined the offer. Emelianenko went on to sign with Strikeforce — which is willing to co-promote with his M-1 Global management on shows he appears in — a couple of weeks later.

He makes some good points and anyone who considers him a chicken, a fight dodger or anything less than a stand up human being is just ignorant.

There is not one fighter more frustrating to the than Fedor. What a waste of talent. I’ve been to 6 live UFC events and order every PPV. The UFC is extremelly well run. Personally, I think Carwin, Lesnar, Velasquez and JDS would all fuck up Fedor.

Fedor is a bitch. Enough Said

We’re the reason he’s hyped up and watched so much.. Doesn’t he want to retire undisputed, and contraversy free

Hopefully he will fight for UFC banner and will crash its giants.

No way do I want to fight those monsters in the UFC!

 The UFC is kind of cut throat, Fedor cares more about tradition and his culture, UFC shits on stuff like that, and uses fighters how ever they please without much regard to the fighters best interest. Fedor would smash Brock, and anyone else in the UFC IMO.

“To be a true fedor fan….Reason must be deluded, blinded, and destroyed. Faith must trample all reason, sense, and understanding, and whatever it sees must be put out of sight and … know nothing but the word of Fedor. ;)”

Why can’t I just be a fan and respect the way he fights and conducts himself? That means I’m blind, deluded and my sense of reason has been destroyed? The world isn’t so black and white. I have never talked to a Fedor fan that doesn’t want to see him in the UFC, but that doesn’t mean they hate him for not signing. I could give a shit about the word of Fedor, I just think he is a bad ass

“M-1’s demands are nuts and I don’t blame the UFC for not meeting them, but it’s hard for me to blame Fedor when you look at all the crap UFC brass has talked.”

cbrody111

But considering that his job is to get punched in the face by giant men, I don’t blame him for retiring.

He gave us great fights, never talked shit, and while I would like him to go to the UFC, his schizophrenic relationship with Dana makes it logical that he won’t.

I believe he is the greatest ever and don’t think he ducks anyone. If you disagree, fine. But there are people more deserving of vitriol.

He’s the man I wish to live up to if I ever fight professionally. He deserves respect for what he’s accomplished.

If Fedor retires today that’s his choice. In his last two fights you could see a, albeit small ,dissimprovement, and thats cuz he’s getting older. He’s alot smaller then brock and to beat him he’d have to be in his prime but he’s simply not anymore. Why would you sacrifice your(pretty much)unbeaten record against someone who’s in their prime and you’re not?The man worked his ass off to get the record and name he has and giving some cunt who only showed up in this sport when the money got sexy a win against him when he’s at the end of his career is grossly unfair.(Altho I’d never bet against Fedor in that fight). Fact is Fedor has earned the right to retire whenever he wants now and when he does he’ll be remebered as the greatest fighter in the history of our species.Grove street for life muthafuckas!

For me, we’ll hardly ever see another HW so talented. I’m a huge fan of his skills and attitude while champion. Would love to see him facing off UFC fighters but if it doesn’t happen, won’t take from him the status of the best ever.

NICE

“No time for losers” Freddie Mercury on Fedor Emelianenko’s MMA victories.

“Fighting for my country and my heritage is what motivates me. Nothing else … I’m not a UFC fan, so I believe our fight is more important (than Lesnar vs. Carwin). I’m not a fan of watching UFC fights. There is always a lot of negativity coming out of their fights. I don’t want to look too far ahead, I’m just focusing on Werdum. We have two fights left with Stirkeforce, and assuming everything goes well, I don’t see any reason why we wouldn’t continue the relationship. But I am considering retirement more and more often now. I’d like to finish out my contract without any losses and then just see what God has planned for me.”

Now read Loretta Hunt’s article where the whole story is laid out and not just up inflammatory sounding statements into one big jammed together quote in less than great context.

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Fedor-Im-Not-A-Fan-of-the-UFC-25182

Fedor: ‘I’m Not A Fan of the UFC’
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
by Loretta Hunt (lhunt@sherdog.com)

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Fedor Emelianenko file photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Fedor Emelianenko had some strong criticisms for the UFC during a Friday teleconference call touting his June 26 bout against Fabricio Werdum at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

The 34-year-old Emelianenko was asked which upcoming heavyweight bout between UFC 116’s Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin and his own fight against Werdum had more relevance. The stoic fighter predictably gave credence to his own affair. However, Emelianenko dropped an eye-opening remark while doing it.

"I think both fights are very important because you’ve got basically four world-class heavyweights in the top 10 of their sport, but I’m not a UFC fan," said Emelianenko, who has two fights left with Strikeforce under a co-promotional agreement with M-1 Global. "So, I would invite all the fans to watch our fight that I believe is more important because we’re not in the UFC."

When asked later why he didn’t approve of the world’s No. 1 promotion, the most sought-after fighter in the sport said it was a combination of how the UFC presented its events and how its fighters carried themselves.

“What I meant to say was I’m not a fan of watching their fights," said Emelianenko through interpreter Steven Bash. "Compared to a lot of the commercials and the promotion and anticipation of their fights and compared to a lot of the shows that I’ve seen, there seems to be a negativity involved in a lot of their shows, so I’m just not a fan of watching their programs.

"I think the combination (of presentation and fighter attitude) — in some ways how the fights are presented and the manner they’re presented and also in some ways the actions and behavior of a lot of the fighters from the UFC — it takes away from the sport."

Emelianenko was offered a multi-fight, seven-figure contract with the UFC last summer, but declined the offer. Emelianenko went on to sign with Strikeforce — which is willing to co-promote with his M-1 Global management on shows he appears in — a couple of weeks later.
 
I’m not saying I agree with one side or the other on all issues but I do know that things need to be put in their proper context. We see this all too much on the cool websites we frequent.

I think they’ll try to renegotiate their contract again and place outrageous demands on SF and Overeem so the fight doesn’t stand a chance of happening.

You no what if he beats Werdum, he needs to fight Alistair Overeem, if he beat Overeem he deserves to retire.

He refused to fight Alistair Overeem so why are people surprised that he wants no part of the UFC? He’ll retire being considered the best fighter in the history of fighting by morons that know nothing about MMA. The HW division is bad in 2010 and was a total abortion back in the pride days. Any division that had Tim Sylvia as a top 5 fighter is a joke. I like Fedor as a person and as a fighter but his fans annoy the hell out of me.