Alistair Overeem next fight in K-1, no intention to fight Fedor in 2010
by DrewMoney$$$ on Aug 25, 2010 7:05 PM EDT
Email
Print
That's because the "Demolition Man" planned to fight Fabricio Werdum next, but now that he's on shelf with an injury until early 2011, he tells MMAFighting.com that things have changed:
"I'm going to fight in the K-1 tournament, so my first fight will be October for the Final 16 in Korea. If I win the fight, I will advance to the Final 8 in Japan. That fight will be in December. I've stated many times that Strikeforce was my number one priority, but after Fedor lost to Werdum, I had no intention of fighting somebody other than Werdum. I came to the States to challenge the winner of the fight and that was Werdum, so no need to fight somebody else. Furthermore, I like K-1 very much and there are not many opportunities to stay fighting in K-1, so I want to fight if I still can. One of my goals is to be K-1 champion and this is my chance."
The Strikeforce heavyweight champion adds more intrigue, saying the announcement released today by M-1 Global is nothing but Russian smoke and mirrors:
"My decision was made because nothing was certain and Strikeforce and M-1 didn't act fast enough when I made my decision to start K-1 training. Now I read on the internet that Fedor and his management want to fight me all of sudden. Do they really need two months of thinking and negotiating? I think it's a little strange to be honest. If Fedor challenged me right after the fight it would have been something to take in consideration, but the M-1 management started to say that all the polls on several websites stated that people rather have a Fedor vs. Werdum rematch then a fight against me. There we have another lie by M-1 because every poll I have read stated the opposite and showed that everybody want to see Fedor versus me. Check their current poll at their own Web site (laughs)."
The good news (if you can call it that)? Overeem does not rule out the possibility of someday fighting the elusive "Last Emperor:"
If Fedor stays in Strikeforce and beats Antonio Silva and I win my fight against Werdum, then there is a big possibility that I will face him. So I still think I will meet him in the cage eventually.... If Fedor stays in Strikeforce and beats Antonio Silva and I win my fight against Werdum, then there is a big possibility that I will face him. So I still think I will meet him in the cage eventually.... [M-1 Global] has a different mentality and culture ... I have the feeling that Fedor doesn't know what M-1 is demanding behind his back. I don't want to go in to details so I won't. All I can say is never have I witnessed a management manipulating and using the amount of tricks as Fedor's management has done.... So now I will move on and focus on my own career."
Ho-hum.
59 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
G-A-Y (2)
It seems there’s an agreement among Fedor and Overeem hehehehe
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
''A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits'' Richard M. Nixon on Fedor's loss
by Eduardo Cruz on Aug 25, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
negative gay x 100000 "Arianny Celeste will be on the cover of Playboy magazine this November" the mma gods taketh away and the mma gods give back 10 fold!
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Aug 26, 2010 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
See I told you not to get your hopes up.
M1 is the problem don’t be fooled by there BS calling Overeem out tactic when they damn well knew Overeem entered in the K1 tournament, they are M1 global a MMA organization right? LOL
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Fedor would get ass raped in K-1
I’d love for him to enter it.
DrewMoney$$$ is the man, I should have never challenged him to a sig bet. You know he started the Pick 'Em pool late and was forced to replace someone who quit and was far behind in last place his score doesn’t truly reflect how good his picks have been. He still has time to come back and is the obvious favorite for the next pool. By the way im picking the Detroit Lions to win the Superbowl the next 3 seasons in a row, and I would also pick Kimbo Slice to beat Fedor and Brock Lesnar any time. I love Kimbo Slice, he is MMA to me. Anyway DrewMoney$$$ is the man, don’t ever challenge him to a sig bet…
I should never have doubted the wisdom of David W-S or the talent of Junior Dos Santos…and screw Dana White
LATE TAKEDOWN FTW
zing!
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Aug 25, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
WHat?
So u tell me its Fedor and M1 fault for calling out Overeem to a fight. WOW last i checked thats the way to get a fight is to call out who u want. I dont understand either Overeem excepts of turns down the gfight and he turned it down
The man that doesnt fall, Doesnt Stand
Fuck u Fedor haters
by The real ZACK on Aug 26, 2010 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions
His issue is that M1 and Fedor....
Always have to do so much damn negotiating and marketing that by the time they have make a decision to do something, people have moved on with their careers. As of late, negotiating with M1 needs an FBI negotiator and a a giant set of puckered lips. That is the way I see it though. I am not taking anything away from Fedor, but there is entirely to much drama and red tape involved in trying to match up with him, since the demise of Pride.
Florida Laws: 1- Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. 2-If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.3- You may not fart in a public place after 6 P. 4- Oral sex is illegal. 5-You may not kiss your wife’s breasts.
lol... hey megatron was back at practice today so i think your ok. saw on nfl.com that he is the 5th highest picked receiver in fantasy leagues...
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Aug 25, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve stated many times that Strikeforce was my number one priority, but after Fedor lost to Werdum, I had no intention of fighting somebody other than Werdum.
This is why Strikeforce sucks. Non-exclusive contracts and fighters doing whatever they want. Fuck Reem, fuck Strikeforce, fuck M1.
Bullets dodge Fedor.
strikeforce is last to blame on this one. those contracts help them get these fighters, im pretty bumbed about this. Fedor-reem is one i've been looking forward to for a while...
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Aug 25, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I've got to agree here...
Exclusive contracts eliminate these things…I know it would be ideal to say “Hey, go do this tournament, and have a great time, we’ll see you when you get back…” But it doesn’t work that way with all of these variables. I get annoyed by UFC antics like everyone else but they have their shit together and exclusive contract mean somewhat cohesive matchmaking (save for some creativity as draws allow). But this continues to be a joke because it seems that strikeforce is the last to know in all of these talks.
your acting like strikeforce could have gotten there best fighters with exclusive contracts. We all need to understand that this flexibility is what attracts the fighters to strikeforce.
its one of there biggest selling points to get disgruntled superstars to come on board. Overeem sometimes is better then overeem no times.
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Aug 25, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeezus.
Overeem beats up a broken down Brett Rogers and thinks he’s hot shit and gets to pick and choose whoever he wants to fight….SMH at you Strikeforce. The inmates are running the asylum.
"Deng is fired" - Neil Funk
by RogersPark Kris on Aug 25, 2010 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
Shit
Foiled again.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
we were aloud to dream for a day, now back to reality.
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Aug 25, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Look, I understand what Reem is doing, but fuck him for saying that Fedor ducks him and then come out and say you're not interested when the first public word about the matchup happens.
So Reem claims that Fedor’s been ducking him(with no substantiation), and the first opportunity they have to fight he says he’s busy. Weak
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
It's M1 not Fedor it sucks Fedor is stuck to them.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Think there are way too many people taking Overeem's word as gold and coming up with all sorts of theories and conspiracies.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
No Dice
Drew or freenow stated before this article that Overeem has already planned to fight in K1 so it was a bunch of BS calling out Overeem when they knew Overeem was fighting in K1 already. There was no theory especially when it was stated on here, M1 is bogus Dice there is no doubt about it.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Overeem wanted to fight Fedor instead of Rogers but
M1 tried putting in extra drug testing the night before or of the fight that Overeem would not accept much like Pac Man in boxing did. M1 and SF obviously have not come to terms and we might see Overeem vs Werdum 2 Before Fedor vs Werdum 2.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
I agree that M-1 sucks. I just don't believe everything that Overeem says. The guy doesn't defend his title, comes back to the states for one fight and makes accusations about Fedor ducking him and I'm supposed to believe it? As far as fighting too
often goes, Overeem has stated that he can fight in between rounds of K-1 before. So now that it’s offered he can’t do it? And I’m supposed to believe this joker that didn’t defend his title for 2 1/2 years when he talks about people avoiding him? Sorry, not buying it. M-1 is bogus, NO DOUBT. I’m just not believing Overeems story, which at this point is all everyone is doing. Overeem says Fedor’s ducking him(with no proof), people believe it. Overeem and Fedor fight. Fedor says he wants to fight Overeem. Now Overeem says he wants to fight Werdum, and oh yeah, I’m also fighting K-1(which I’ve said isn’t a conflict). So now everyone is ASSUMING that this is a ploy by Fedor(since Fedor did say it) to look like he wants the fight, even though he allegedly knows it can’t happen. When has Fedor(not M-1) ever done something like this? Never. And why is everyone dismissing the parts of this with Overeem stating he just wants to fight Werdum? And that doesn’t sound fishy?
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
Well Fedor himself may not be in the loop on whats going on in the MMA world but M1 has too you would think. Fedor said he would like to fight Overeem thats it, then M1 brings up they would like to to set up the fight later in the year, as guys on here knew Overeem was already entering the tournament you must know M1 was aware of this? They are a global organization LOL but seriously when has M1 tried to set up a fight through the media before talking to the opponent? M1 wanted to extend their contract with SF and that didn’t happen obviously so now they are using the media to stir the kettle and it easy to see.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Overeem no defending the belt in SF is another story
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
It's a different story but it speaks to his credibility. And this whole theory of M-1/Fedor posturing in hopes of this or that hinges on Overeem saying that they ducked him in the past.
Sorry, but I don’t buy it just because he’s trying to sell it. Even in these quotes he talks about wanting to fight Werdum. I wouldn’t put it past M-1 to do what you’re saying they’re doing, but based on the evidence that’s available right now, I’m not ready to make that leap of faith. And if Fedor says he wants the fight, I truly believe he wants the fight. He’s never(that I can tell) been in the business of popping off at the mouth, or claiming he wants to fight someone that he really doesn’t. As I mentioned, Overeem has stated he likes to fight all the time, and that he can fight in between K-1 rounds. He fought like at least 8 times last year, but when it’s time to put up you’re going to say you can’t? I would be more understanding if he hadn’t said that Fedor was ducking him. If you’re going to say that you better be willing to step up.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
heres how i figure it
M1 sucks
Fedor wont leave M1
therefore, Fedor sucks
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
(In the name of the SouthCaliStunNa, amen)
by *Californication* on Aug 25, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I doubt Fedors management want to fight Overeem enough with the BS!
Overeem hopefully becomes K1 champion then he can fully focus on MMA again and i bet once he is back Fedors team will not want to fight him they will make excuses swear i cant stand Finklestain! Fedor should fight BigFoot its a great matchup for him or any HW on the planet.
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
OVEREEM = OVERRATED
Does anyone really want to see Overeem vs Fedor. Overeem is fighting in japan which is where ever overrated fighter gets their career started or back on track. It’s where Cro Cop went to re-kindel his career and it’s where Overeem is going to juice up and continue beating cans. Could care less about Overeem vs anybody. In the UFC he’s barely in the top 10. Can be a stepping stone just like Yvel.
You must be on something...
How can you call someone an overrated fighter when he can outstrike Badr Hari and Peter Aerts in K-1.
You must be joking.
Didn’t he demolished Rogers in 3.30min. He fought in America right?
How long did it took Fedor to get Rogers down?
Is Fedor overrated?
Thanks!
It disappoints me when some vocal people in cyberspace hide behind a pseudonym and make malicious and baseless attacks against athletes that have never failed a screen for banned substances. These keyboard toxicologists think that they can merely look at an athlete and "know" that so-and-so is a "juicer." There is a term for that. It's called "delusions of grandeur," and medication may help. (Dr. Johnny Benjamin)
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Aug 25, 2010 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This fuckin sux!!!
Reem wants 2 make a last run @ the k1 title before fedor knocks him in2 oblivion!Luv k1. I hope Reem gets KO’d in the 1st round so thers still hope 2 see teem vs fedr this year. I been wanting 2 see AO vs. Semmy schilt in K1.
im going to start watching k1 now that i have hdnet, who is AO? i barely know anything about k1 and am going to be asking noob questions for a while.
i’ve been watching some videos on hkl and it’s really starting to peak my interest.
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Aug 25, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck this K-1 SHIT!!!
Just get KOed round 1 so you can fight Werdum, then Fedor, then all three of you join the UFC along with Rogers and Antonio Silva.
fuck k1 shit??
overeem is gonna win as much as titles as he can in different organizations.. after strikeforce is cleaned up UFC will be next .. only if this dana white would let him fight more then twice or even once a year… last year this man fought 8 times in 8 months.. so bit boring to go to ufc and only figh t twice ???
by Ubereem Delta on Aug 26, 2010 3:42 AM EDT up reply actions
i stated this few blogs ago
no news here..after fedor vs werdum (10 minutes after) overeem said he is no more interested in fighting fedor .. then nothing happened and decided to try to win k1 title ..now fedor knew that and wants to fight him on newyears eve just 2 weeks after the k1 finals.. come on.. !!
Let's look objectively
Ok, before I’m called a nut hugger, bandwagon fan or whatever, let’s look at this objectively. M-1 is from Russia, where their culture for decades was the opposite from the U.S. Now maybe the M-1 management team really thinks they are doing things the right way, and are good promoters. Well maybe they would be in Russia, but in the West (North America and most of Europe and even Japan to some degree), things are very different.
I’m not saying Dana White is perfect or great, but he is one hell of a promoter. I don’t agree with everything he does, but he gives us the fights we want to see the majority of the time. He holds his fighters accountable for bad behavior and bad fights the majority of the time. He also tries to be a fan as well as the head of the UFC.
M-1 knew Reem had every intension of fighting in the K-1 tourney. I watched several videos on youtube with Reem, and he clearly said he has wanted to fight Fedor the last 2-3 years. Now that he has committed and started training for the K-1 tourney M-1 comes out and says what everyone wants to hear, Fedor wants to fight Reem.
Come on, really! Sorry but if their behavior in the past would have demonstrated that they really meant it, and weren’t playing games, I would give them the benefit of the doubt. But all they do is stir the pot and make matters and situations that should be pretty straight forward all murky and full of debate.
Maybe they aren’t bad promoters after all. Fedor isn’t in the headlines as much since his loss. Well with a comment like he wants to fight Reem (knowing the fight won’t happen because of other commitments made by other people and organizations) it gives us all a reason to talk about Fedor.
I’m done! I like Fedor, he’s a hell of a fighter. But his partnering with M-1 has done so much more damage to his career and reputation than any loss or string of losses could ever do! It’s just to damn bad!
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on MMAmania.com
Related FanShots on MMAmania.com
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
