Author Topic: Fedor fights this Thursday on Spike Tv. (Read 4199 times)

gmflex · « **on:** December 29, 2015, 07:59:41 AM »

9am central...this Thursday.. on Spike..
Live from Japan...
Hope its a good fight ..
I hope Fedor comes to his senses and finally signs with the
UFC..

spiro · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:25:25 AM »

I like Fedor but I honestly think he's afraid to fight in the UFC.

Royalty · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2015, 12:54:49 PM »

Quote from: spiro on December 29, 2015, 09:25:25 AM

I like Fedor but I honestly think he's afraid to fight in the UFC.

I hate to agree. But... you are probably right. Basically, he doesn't want to lose again.

And the UFC heavyweight division is weak right now too

bigmc · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2015, 12:56:17 PM »

Quote from: spiro on December 29, 2015, 09:25:25 AM

I like Fedor but I honestly think he's afraid to fight in the UFC.

he wont be controlled

he is mixed up with some serious individuals

MAXX · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2015, 01:03:00 PM »

He's done. Has been for a while. Lost against 190 lbs Hendo... And his fight against Bigfoot he was completely steamrolled.

Hes just trying to make some money out of the japanese promotions right now.

That said, I'll still watch it. Big Fedor fan.

Mrdibbs · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2015, 01:26:31 PM »

Huge Fedor fan but can't defend this man anymore from a fan point of view. Wanting to ''fight only the best'' then ending with a 2-0 Indian Kickboxer for your comeback.

For a single athlete with Fedor's star power there is money to be made in the ufc. That reebok, ppv %, EA sports money. He could rake in millions.

Royalty · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2015, 01:51:43 PM »

Quote from: Mrdibbs on December 29, 2015, 01:26:31 PM

Huge Fedor fan but can't defend this man anymore from a fan point of view. Wanting to ''fight only the best'' then ending with a 2-0 Indian Kickboxer for your comeback.

For a single athlete with Fedor's star power there is money to be made in the ufc. That reebok, ppv %, EA sports money. He could rake in millions.

And most of the heavyweights in the UFC are past their prime

mame09 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2015, 02:20:50 PM »

Quote from: Mrdibbs on December 29, 2015, 01:26:31 PM

Huge Fedor fan but can't defend this man anymore from a fan point of view. Wanting to ''fight only the best'' then ending with a 2-0 Indian Kickboxer for your comeback.

For a single athlete with Fedor's star power there is money to be made in the ufc. That reebok, ppv %, EA sports money. He could rake in millions.

fedor makes more money on his own than he ever will with UFC and he has his freedom.

too bad UFC fighters are to stupid to realize there is more money being an independent contractor than an employee

gmflex · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2015, 04:27:35 PM »

Looking forward to the fight..
I hope Fedor comes out to his old pride music / intro theme
Best entrance ever.. not quite sure why he got rid of it when he fought in affliction and strike force.. $:-\$

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2015, 04:31:44 PM »

Quote from: mame09 on December 29, 2015, 02:20:50 PM

fedor makes more money on his own than he ever will with UFC and he has his freedom.

too bad UFC fighters are to stupid to realize there is more money being an independent contractor than an employee

Conor wants to co-promote his fights in future

guyincognito · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2015, 04:34:32 PM »

In his prime Fedor could have beaten Pudzianowski or even Coleman.

Mr.1derful · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2015, 04:43:17 PM »

Quote from: spiro on December 29, 2015, 09:25:25 AM

I like Fedor but I honestly think he's afraid to fight in the UFC.

Fedor doesn't need the UFC. His legacy was cemented in the sport long ago. I also don't believe he is afraid of the competition in the UFC. Fedor is one of the most mentally strong and prepared athletes around. He has the utmost confidence. So much so, that he competes on his own terms and isn't reliant on the fallacy that one must compete in the UFC only. That myth has been propagated by Dana White. It is good for the sport to have a name as prominent as Fedor's compete for a rival, as it spawns greater competition and opportunities in the sport as a whole, instead of there only being one game in town.

However, I'm puzzled at his choice of opponent. If Fedor beats a relative unknown, it's to be expected and does little to add to his legacy. If he were to lose, it will all but cement his retirement on a sour note, even if the pay day is huge. Perhaps they are priming him for a bigger fight down the road after this, considering he's been retired for several years.

Ron Jeremy · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2015, 06:37:23 PM »

His brother has Russian Mob tats on his body. A "Vor" or "Thieves inLaw" is what they indicate. That doesn't necessarily mean Fedor is alligned with them but it is not outside the realm of possibility. You can use your imagination. Yes, he might be involved with some serious people.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2015, 06:51:51 PM »

He is a shot fighter and should be out to stud. It's sad when you see any champion in the fights go on for two long. It happens to them all. They still have the fighters heart but their body isn't on the same page. Only Rocky Marciano knew he should retire and he stayed retired. Look at all the boxing, wrestling, and mma fighters who had to have a string of loses to convince their ego it's over. They will put Fedor with a chump and then he will think he is back in the game only to get destroyed by a current fighter.

Walter Sobchak · « **Reply #14 on:** December 29, 2015, 07:44:06 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on December 29, 2015, 06:51:51 PM

He is a shot fighter and should be out to stud. It's sad when you see any champion in the fights go on for two long. It happens to them all. They still have the fighters heart but their body isn't on the same page. Only Rocky Marciano knew he should retire and he stayed retired. Look at all the boxing, wrestling, and mma fighters who had to have a string of loses to convince their ego it's over. They will put Fedor with a chump and then he will think he is back in the game only to get destroyed by a current fighter.

+1

He is too small to fight today's heavies at 225-235 soft lbs. He is far more talented, but just gets steamrolled by the 270-285 lb monsters.

He is still the greatest, but it's time for him to walk away.

Bulgarian_enforcer · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:42:39 PM »

Quote from: Ron Jeremy on December 29, 2015, 06:37:23 PM

His brother has Russian Mob tats on his body. A "Vor" or "Thieves inLaw" is what they indicate. That doesn't necessarily mean Fedor is alligned with them but it is not outside the realm of possibility. You can use your imagination. Yes, he might be involved with some serious people.

Fedor is Putin's favorite sportsman. He is involved with some serious people but its not the "Вор в законе", its the Kremlin.

Mr.1derful · « **Reply #16 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:45:37 PM »

Quote from: Bulgarian_enforcer on December 29, 2015, 09:42:39 PM

Fedor is Putin's favorite sportsman. He is involved with some serious people but its not the "Вор в законе", its the Kremlin.

By "involved", he was offered a job by Putin to travel around Russia promoting MMA.

Royalty · « **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2015, 10:07:25 PM »

Quote from: Walter Sobchak on December 29, 2015, 07:44:06 PM

+1

He is too small to fight today's heavies at 225-235 soft lbs. He is far more talented, but just gets steamrolled by the 270-285 lb monsters.

He is still the greatest, but it's time for him to walk away.

Walter with the strict drug testing & heavy penalties in effect now.... Nobody weighs 270 anymore

Most guys are now 240ish

mame09 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2015, 10:16:49 PM »

Quote from: The Wizard of Truth on December 29, 2015, 04:31:44 PM

Conor wants to co-promote his fights in future

lol thats a flood gate dana doesnt want or need it will start eating too much of ufc money unless he is on the card on his own

Walter Sobchak · « **Reply #19 on:** December 30, 2015, 01:37:59 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on December 29, 2015, 10:07:25 PM

Walter with the strict drug testing & heavy penalties in effect now.... Nobody weighs 270 anymore

Most guys are now 240ish

I thought Frank Mir just fought at 260+ a few weeks ago?

Royalty · « **Reply #20 on:** December 30, 2015, 03:22:33 AM »

Quote from: Walter Sobchak on December 30, 2015, 01:37:59 AM

I thought Frank Mir just fought at 260+ a few weeks ago?

Mir is an enigma. His weight has gone up the past few years. But he is adding bodyfat (not muscle).

I don't know how a person can train MMA full time and be fat.

He is very good at what he does, so I'm not knocking him.

MAXX · « **Reply #21 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:08:41 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on December 30, 2015, 03:22:33 AM

Mir is an enigma. His weight has gone up the past few years. But he is adding bodyfat (not muscle).

I don't know how a person can train MMA full time and be fat.

He is very good at what he does, so I'm not knocking him.

effects of going off "trt" having low natural test production...

I Believe UFC doesn't even allow TRT now. Look at the last fight with Overeem vs Dos Santos. Both of them looked shrunked down from before. Less muscle and more fat.

Royalty · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:49:34 AM »

Quote from: MAXX on December 30, 2015, 06:08:41 AM

effects of going off "trt" having low natural test production...

I Believe UFC doesn't even allow TRT now. Look at the last fight with Overeem vs Dos Santos. Both of them looked shrunked down from before. Less muscle and more fat.

Overeem & Dos Santos & Mir are all on their way down. They just don't fight as impressively as they did back in 2009-2012

Ssxa · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2015, 12:14:38 PM »

Hope Fedor wins this fight and seriously considers retirement afterwards. Jaideep is considered a sacrificial lamb, but he KO'ed Sergei Kharitonov and is somewhat in shape so it could be a dangerous fight standing for Fedor. Fedor beat 2 corpses in Monson and Rizzo and has lost a lot of his speed and reflexes.

polychronopolous · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2015, 01:06:09 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on December 29, 2015, 06:51:51 PM

He is a shot fighter and should be out to stud. It's sad when you see any champion in the fights go on for two long. It happens to them all. They still have the fighters heart but their body isn't on the same page. Only Rocky Marciano knew he should retire and he stayed retired. Look at all the boxing, wrestling, and mma fighters who had to have a string of loses to convince their ego it's over. They will put Fedor with a chump and then he will think he is back in the game only to get destroyed by a current fighter.

Joe Calzaghe as well.