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Getbig Misc Discussion Boards => Mixed Martial Arts (MMA/UFC) => Topic started by: HICKSON on May 27, 2010, 07:06:10 AM
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"While nobody will say this publicly, a lot of the issues regarding Fedor Emelianenko coming back here have to do with M-1 Global coming to the conclusion that 50% of the profits for a Strikeforce show weren’t going to make them as much money as the flat money they’d earn in UFC (which wasn’t bending on idea he’d be paid like everyone else, well, except more, and no co-promotion deal). Dana White’s cryptic smiles regarding Fedor in recent weeks was because he believed Emelianenko wasn’t going to fight here again because M- 1 came to the conclusion they could make more money. However, M-1 had a contract with Strikeforce for three fights and nobody wanted to risk the potential lawsuit since CBS and Showtime would be backing the suit. There is belief in the UFC camp that Emelianenko will do his last two fights here, and then go to UFC. A lot can happen, because there are no guarantees in the heavyweight division where landing one punch can end the fight. If Emelianenko goes unscathed, fulfills his contract (at which point M-1 will no doubt play both sides against each other), and goes to UFC, he would probably be able to walk in and get a title shot in his first match. Lots of ifs there."
Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter (May 27, 2010)
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Fedor/M1 realize his worth will drop the minute he loses a fight. Let's face it, the majority of the current MMA fans really do not know much about Fedor. Most can't even say his name correctly.
To me, it seems as though Fedor is riding out his mystique for all that it's worth, playing all the orgs for the biggest paydays, with the lowest risk.
He might have one big payday in the UFC, but he also has the biggest risk of getting KTFO. Outside the UFC, his biggest and toughest fight would be Overeem.
You can't knock Fedor/M1 for what they are doing. Fedor did build his reputation, now he is just riding off of it. Can't blame him for that.
It's just very frustrating to not be allowed to watch some of the biggest and most intriguing match ups the HW's have ever seen due to these antics.
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Fedor/M1 realize his worth will drop the minute he loses a fight. Let's face it, the majority of the current MMA fans really do not know much about Fedor. Most can't even say his name correctly.
To me, it seems as though Fedor is riding out his mystique for all that it's worth, playing all the orgs for the biggest paydays, with the lowest risk.
He might have one big payday in the UFC, but he also has the biggest risk of getting KTFO. Outside the UFC, his biggest and toughest fight would be Overeem.
You can't knock Fedor/M1 for what they are doing. Fedor did build his reputation, now he is just riding off of it. Can't blame him for that.
It's just very frustrating to not be allowed to watch some of the biggest and most intriguing match ups the HW's have ever seen due to these antics.
Well said. I agree.
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Fedor is a can.
Nuff said.
Brock Lesnar is the greatest MMA fighter in history and the number 1 p4p in the world today.
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Fedor is a can.
Nuff said.
Brock Lesnar is the greatest MMA fighter in history and the number 1 p4p in the world today.
Fedor is #1 HW though ;D
I still can't wait for Carwin to put a whoopin on Brock. I truly want to see Brock get KTFO!
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Fedor/M1 realize his worth will drop the minute he loses a fight. Let's face it, the majority of the current MMA fans really do not know much about Fedor. Most can't even say his name correctly.
To me, it seems as though Fedor is riding out his mystique for all that it's worth, playing all the orgs for the biggest paydays, with the lowest risk.
He might have one big payday in the UFC, but he also has the biggest risk of getting KTFO. Outside the UFC, his biggest and toughest fight would be Overeem.
You can't knock Fedor/M1 for what they are doing. Fedor did build his reputation, now he is just riding off of it. Can't blame him for that.
It's just very frustrating to not be allowed to watch some of the biggest and most intriguing match ups the HW's have ever seen due to these antics.
I honestly believe Fedor doesn't care about the money, the guy is set for life... he still lives in a tiny old mining town and drives a 15 year old Toyota around... if he really was like everyone says he is, he'd have mansions in L.A , N.Y , etc. and a fleet of jaguars.
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Fedor is a can.
Nuff said.
Brock Lesnar is the greatest MMA fighter in history and the number 1 p4p in the world today.
I really hope you re joking!
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Nope.
Just ask MindSpin and Weight.
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