Fedor Emelianenko, the famed Russian fighter who is seriously challenging the old adage that no man is an island, still does not have a date for his first fight under M-1 Global.
But does he have an opponent?
Our buddy Brent Brookhouse is passing word from Tatame.com that Pedro “The Rock” Rizzo is in fact preparing for a bout with the former PRIDE heavyweight champion but that the negotiating is still in its infancy.
The Heavy Champion of the Art of War, Pedro Rizzo, who traveled yesterday to Netherlands to help his friend Peter Aerts in the preparation for the K-1 GP final, also has the aim of sharpening his exchanges for a possible fight against the Russian Fedor Emilianenko. “Actually, we received a proposal, but we can´t say from whom. Now it´s too early to speak”, said Jorge Guimarães (Joinha) Rizzo´s manager.
Rizzo may not have much left in terms of star power, but his knockout power and TKO victory over Jeff Monson at Art of War 3 actually puts him ahead of Monson from a competitive standpoint.
While Fedor had hoped to fight on New Year’s Eve, that date was quickly dismissed by M-1 President Monte Cox as being too restrictive.
Hopefully M-1 Global can get something on paper soon as Fedor’s star is starting to fade. No one can question what he’s accomplished in this sport but you can’t build a company of the future on memories of the past.
The clock is ticking.ÂÂ
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Rizzo is not a top ranked heavyweight today..he does have a good name to be a part of M1..we all know who we want to see fight Fedor..but if both sides can’t come to terms..so be it.
Yes FEDOR, it’s been sooooo long. Great fight but, sorry Pedro your done.
I am curious as to WHEN this event is going to take place, and WHO ELSE will be on the card. I would not spend $40 to see Fedor vs Rizzo and nothing else. Let’s see if M1 can get a card together. As far as this fight is concerned, I think I’ll take Fedor…
GO Rizzo!!!!! Knock that big headed Ruskie OUT!
I love this matchup I would love to see the ref stop Pedro before he inflicts too much damage on Fedor the un great
First of all, Fedor does have a date of his first fight… According to his recent letter to the fans it’s going to be December 31 of this year. Check it out:
http://www.mixfight.ru/news/2007/11/3/fedors-open-message/
“Hopefully M-1 Global can get something on paper soon as Fedor’s star is starting to fade. No one can question what he’s accomplished in this sport but you can’t build a company of the future on memories of the past. The clock is ticking.”
Well, maybe you can convince Dana White to send his top fighters to fight Fedor? I think it shouldn’t be a probelm to send Gonzga/TS/Kongo etc to fight Fedor since he is “not” even top 5, right?
Man….years ago this would have been a good fight, but Pedros past his prime and isnt a top heavyweight anymore. Like seriously have Fedor fight some top heavyweight…RANDY!!:):) How does someone stay the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world when he’s not fighting top 10 heavyweights..seriously someone tell me please. I kno people are just happy to see Fedor back in the ring but come on, alteast have him fight someone who really has a shot at beating him (not saying Pedro doesnt;looking at all the recent upsets) like maybe Barnett he’s still a freeagent.
yeah this does not impress me at all. Pedro is a fighter of the past. Fedor beating him is like Tito beating Shamrock: no one will really care. I’m a Fedor fan but if this is the best that M1 as far as competition for the “best” fighter in the world, then I dont think i’ll be tuning into M1 anytime soon.
What a shame they took Fedor and now they arnt doing anything good with him.
If M-1 wants MMA fans to take them seriously, they are going to need to provide us with something to talk about. Rizzo v. Fedor ain’t it. Rizzo has some name recognition, but no one takes him seriously. M-1 has arguabley the greatest MMA fighter right now. Fans will only get disenchanted if they start throwing lambs at Fedor. M-1’s number one priority should be securing at least one other good heavyweight. Arlovski and Barnett are the only free agents I can think of.
** M1 can do**
Your comment is awaiting moderation—- is it only me or everybody has that?
BTW, Fedor is in Czech Republic now competing at World Combat Sambo Championship. Does anyone know the results?
[quote comment="206325"]Man….years ago this would have been a good fight, but Pedros past his prime and isnt a top heavyweight anymore. Like seriously have Fedor fight some top heavyweight…RANDY!!:):) How does someone stay the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world when he’s not fighting top 10 heavyweights..seriously someone tell me please. I kno people are just happy to see Fedor back in the ring but come on, alteast have him fight someone who really has a shot at beating him (not saying Pedro doesnt;looking at all the recent upsets) like maybe Barnett he’s still a freeagent.[/quote]
I agree, Fedor is a top fighter and needs to fight top fighters. Barnett is the logical choice, but who knows nothing is official yet.
I bet Fedor requested this fight!!!!
No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.
[quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
It was up to PRIDE managment to decide who he’d fight…
[quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
He is known for being very picky about his fights. He originally didn’t want to fight Randleman, he also said he didn’t have an interest in fighting Couture. He didn’t agree to fight Cro-Cop until he knocked out Alexander.
[quote comment="206322"]First of all, Fedor does have a date of his first fight… According to his recent letter to the fans it’s going to be December 31 of this year. Check it out:
http://www.mixfight.ru/news/2007/11/3/fedors-open-message/
“Hopefully M-1 Global can get something on paper soon as Fedor’s star is starting to fade. No one can question what he’s accomplished in this sport but you can’t build a company of the future on memories of the past. The clock is ticking.”
Well, maybe you can convince Dana White to send his top fighters to fight Fedor? I think it shouldn’t be a probelm to send Gonzga/TS/Kongo etc to fight Fedor since he is “not” even top 5, right?
[/quote]
I think that an event taking place ON New Year’s Eve would be totally stupid. Who would buy it? I don’t know about you guys, but on New Years Eve, I PARTY. That is just an awful idea. Hopefully it isn’t an indicator of decisions to come from M1. If so, I don’t expect them to be around for long.
“Who would buy it?”—-Japanees fans!
I don’t even care about Fedor anymore. I hope he loses. I used to be a fan, not anymore.
[quote comment="206358"]I don’t even care about Fedor anymore. I hope he loses. I used to be a fan, not anymore.[/quote]
Oh come on man… It’s not 100% his foult he didn’t sign with the UFC… Actually, I think it’s NOT his foult at all
[quote comment="206352"][quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
He is known for being very picky about his fights. He originally didn’t want to fight Randleman, he also said he didn’t have an interest in fighting Couture. He didn’t agree to fight Cro-Cop until he knocked out Alexander.[/quote]
Do you have any proves/facts on this crap?
I am hereby boycotting the pronounciation of the R as the sound of the letter H.
Royce is now Royce and not Hoyce
Rizzo is now Rizzo and not Hizzo
if everyone doesn’t join me in my campaign then I will then make sure all fighters with an R are pronounced as an H instead.
Rich Franklin will be Hich Fhanklin
Rampage with be Hampage
Randy Couture will be Handy Coutuhe
etc…
STAND WITH ME AND UNITE!!
[quote comment="206322"]First of all, Fedor does have a date of his first fight… According to his recent letter to the fans it’s going to be December 31 of this year. Check it out:
http://www.mixfight.ru/news/2007/11/3/fedors-open-message/
[/quote]
That letter was an expression of what Fedor wanted to give his fans. M-1 CEO Monte Cox quickly dismissed that date as being too restrictive. They are shooting for February.
I made the mistake of buying the rizzo monson fight. Boring as hell.
If Rizzo and Fedor fought, I think Rizzo’s heart would explode somewhere around the 2 minute mark of round 1.
Wow. Fedor fighting another has been? No surprise there. At least this one is in his weight class, unlike Lindland.
Fedor is over rated. Period.
Have fun in M-1 fighting tomato cans Fedor!
[quote comment="206369"][quote comment="206322"]First of all, Fedor does have a date of his first fight… According to his recent letter to the fans it’s going to be December 31 of this year. Check it out:
http://www.mixfight.ru/news/2007/11/3/fedors-open-message/
[/quote]
That letter was an expression of what Fedor wanted to give his fans. M-1 CEO Monte Cox quickly dismissed that date as being too restrictive. They are shooting for February.[/quote]
I’ve read that too. But I fully trust to Fedor’s official website so…
[quote comment="206359"][quote comment="206358"]I don’t even care about Fedor anymore. I hope he loses. I used to be a fan, not anymore.[/quote]
Oh come on man… It’s not 100% his foult he didn’t sign with the UFC… Actually, I think it’s NOT his foult at all[/quote]
He was offered 4x the money any other fighter makes in the UFC, but its not his fault? Face it he is scared to fight top competition for one reason or another. Any GREAT champion in any sport is considered the best because they want to face the best and have the heart of a champion. Fedor’s heart has to be questioned!
[quote comment="206367"][quote comment="206352"][quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
He is known for being very picky about his fights. He originally didn’t want to fight Randleman, he also said he didn’t have an interest in fighting Couture. He didn’t agree to fight Cro-Cop until he knocked out Alexander.[/quote]
Do you have any proves/facts on this crap?[/quote]
Yeah crocop actually had to call out fedor quite a few times.
Fedor is a pu$$y. If Pedro Rizzo is the toughest guy M-1 has to offer then he will surely dominate. God forbid that he sign with the UFC and make the same money and have tougher opponents.
[quote comment="206377"][quote comment="206359"][quote comment="206358"]I don’t even care about Fedor anymore. I hope he loses. I used to be a fan, not anymore.[/quote]
Oh come on man… It’s not 100% his foult he didn’t sign with the UFC… Actually, I think it’s NOT his foult at all[/quote]
He was offered 4x the money any other fighter makes in the UFC, but its not his fault? Face it he is scared to fight top competition for one reason or another. Any GREAT champion in any sport is considered the best because they want to face the best and have the heart of a champion. Fedor’s heart has to be questioned![/quote]
Randy was offered $3mil. to fight Fedor in Bodog, so? What did Randy do? That’s right, he turned down an offer to fight TS… What do you have to say on that?
[quote comment="206367"][quote comment="206352"][quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
He is known for being very picky about his fights. He originally didn’t want to fight Randleman, he also said he didn’t have an interest in fighting Couture. He didn’t agree to fight Cro-Cop until he knocked out Alexander.[/quote]
Do you have any proves/facts on this crap?[/quote]
Heres a link to an article on this site with a quote from Fedor saying he wasn’t interested in fighting Randy:
http://mmamania.com/2007/09/27/ufc-quick-quote-fedor-talks-ufc-randy-couture/
Its speculation to say that he was ducking Randy by saying this, you can take it however you like. He has said similar things before though. Granted he did end up fighting Randleman, Cro-Cop, and Coleman (another fighter he wasn’t interested in because he had a lot of “respect” for). But originally he made a statements similar to the one above regarding those fighters. I will try to find a quote on the Coleman one but its been a long time.
If you want my opinion, all fighters should look to test themselves against the best. Obviously Fedor has a lot of respect for Randy as a fighter, and vice versa. Im surprised that Fedor isn’t interested in testing himself against Randy, a fighter that he holds a lot of respect for.
whats the deal with everyone hating on rizzo? – past his prime? PLEASE! you know who was past his prime when he got Ko’d twice and then came back and took the HW belt, rizzo is dangerous – its as simple as that. I think its a good 1st fight for fedor in m-1.
Yeah , I am basically over Fedor. I think everybody needs to stop thinking he is the best in the world too. On what basis does that argument stand, maybe 2 years ago in PRIDE he was ONE of the best fighters but not the best. “Oh but he beat Crocop” ,yeah with a close split decision mind you. Look what happened to Crocop when he came to the UFC. Destroyed Twice!!
Fight Randy Fedor, you will soon find you are far from the best.
[quote comment="206380"]Fedor is a pu$$y. If Pedro Rizzo is the toughest guy M-1 has to offer then he will surely dominate. God forbid that he sign with the UFC and make the same money and have tougher opponents.[/quote]
I’d like to see when you say it to Fedor’s face
)) He didn’t sign with UFC ‘cos Dana White needs to take some international managment/marketing classes and watch his mouth!!!!
Really, is anyone going to be satisfied unless he fights Randy or Barnett (which is still a stretch)? Fedor has been on the shelf for so long, maybe they want to throw him some cannon fodder to make sure he isn’t too rusty.
What a waste of talent.
[quote comment="206385"][quote comment="206377"][quote comment="206359"][quote comment="206358"]I don’t even care about Fedor anymore. I hope he loses. I used to be a fan, not anymore.[/quote]
Oh come on man… It’s not 100% his foult he didn’t sign with the UFC… Actually, I think it’s NOT his foult at all[/quote]
He was offered 4x the money any other fighter makes in the UFC, but its not his fault? Face it he is scared to fight top competition for one reason or another. Any GREAT champion in any sport is considered the best because they want to face the best and have the heart of a champion. Fedor’s heart has to be questioned![/quote]
Randy was offered $3mil. to fight Fedor in Bodog, so? What did Randy do? That’s right, he turned down an offer to fight TS… What do you have to say on that?[/quote]
That Randy knows a good career move when he sees it. Problem is that if Fedor’s best career move is to fight in M-1 and fight cans, its because he thinks he’d lose to UFC fighters.
Fedor is noted in saying, “I will break him.” in regards to Pedro Rizzo.
-Uncomfirmed Source
What a joke! If this is true then Fedor’s legacy is gone. I know I would never consider him the best. To be the best you have to fight the best. I say he is scared. Why would he pass up the kind of money the UFC offered him. Because they wouldn’t let him fight in a Sambo tournement-bullsh*t. He is scared he would lose in the UFC. Arlovski, Couture, Sylvia, and Gonzaga would all beat him. Big Nog might even get him, he came close before.
i like fedor but i know he’s a pussy because he didnt want to fight coutour
[quote comment="206385"][quote comment="206377"][quote comment="206359"][quote comment="206358"]
Randy was offered $3mil. to fight Fedor in Bodog, so? What did Randy do? That’s right, he turned down an offer to fight TS… What do you have to say on that?[/quote]
Do you really think Dana White would magically release Couture from his UFC contract to fight in Bodog. Dana’s not an idiot. Why would he let go of Randy, lose money from not selling the fight in the UFC, and help promote another MMA organization? Come on man…doesn’t take a rocket scientist to answer your question.
We all want to see Fedor vs. Couture, but, with money and politics – it will never happen.
If Fedor loses in M-1, that whole promotion will be going down the toilet. For them to survive and compete in North America, they need to sign more recognizable talent, get a cable deal going, and promote main event SUPER-FIGHTS.
Fedor-Rizzo isn’t superfight material.
Maybe Fedor sees what happened to Crocopizzle..and was like f..that..I really dont know why..Fedor isnt fighting the ufc..if its his or their fault..or both..at the end..us fans get let down..from seeing another great match up in mma.
[quote comment="206387"][quote comment="206367"][quote comment="206352"][quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
He is known for being very picky about his fights. He originally didn’t want to fight Randleman, he also said he didn’t have an interest in fighting Couture. He didn’t agree to fight Cro-Cop until he knocked out Alexander.[/quote]
Do you have any proves/facts on this crap?[/quote]
Heres a link to an article on this site with a quote from Fedor saying he wasn’t interested in fighting Randy:
http://mmamania.com/2007/09/27/ufc-quick-quote-fedor-talks-ufc-randy-couture/
Its speculation to say that he was ducking Randy by saying this, you can take it however you like. He has said similar things before though. Granted he did end up fighting Randleman, Cro-Cop, and Coleman (another fighter he wasn’t interested in because he had a lot of “respect” for). But originally he made a statements similar to the one above regarding those fighters. I will try to find a quote on the Coleman one but its been a long time.
If you want my opinion, all fighters should look to test themselves against the best. Obviously Fedor has a lot of respect for Randy as a fighter, and vice versa. Im surprised that Fedor isn’t interested in testing himself against Randy, a fighter that he holds a lot of respect for.[/quote]
I have a link for you too
http://www.m-1global.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Also watch full M1 press conference pls. Fedor said it all… he would love to fight Randy.
Here is another one: http://mmamania.com/2007/10/22/fedor-emelianenko-signs-two-year-six-fight-contract-with-m-1/
“UFC turned down an offer to match Emelianenko up against Tim Sylvia when both were champions in there respective organizations”
[quote comment="206402"]i like fedor but i know he’s a pussy because he didnt want to fight coutour[/quote]
Hello?! Anybody home?
[quote comment="206396"][quote comment="206385"][quote comment="206377"][quote comment="206359"][quote comment="206358"]I don’t even care about Fedor anymore. I hope he loses. I used to be a fan, not anymore.[/quote]
Oh come on man… It’s not 100% his foult he didn’t sign with the UFC… Actually, I think it’s NOT his foult at all[/quote]
He was offered 4x the money any other fighter makes in the UFC, but its not his fault? Face it he is scared to fight top competition for one reason or another. Any GREAT champion in any sport is considered the best because they want to face the best and have the heart of a champion. Fedor’s heart has to be questioned![/quote]
Randy was offered $3mil. to fight Fedor in Bodog, so? What did Randy do? That’s right, he turned down an offer to fight TS… What do you have to say on that?[/quote]
That Randy knows a good career move when he sees it. Problem is that if Fedor’s best career move is to fight in M-1 and fight cans, its because he thinks he’d lose to UFC fighters.[/quote]
That was one fight deal from Bodog before Randy’s signing with the UFC. Watch Randys last pressconferece pls
The #1 fighter in the world is fighting a old school pudge machine…
I hope Rizzo knocks Fedor the F$%^ out.
Monson-Fedor was supposed to happen @ Bodog Saint Petersberg, but I think Monson got injured so Linland was sign in…
so another easy fight for Fedor…yeah hes really the best
Let us not forget the fact that Ben Rothwell or whatever his name is from the IFL just beat Rizzo. This is a joke. It can’t be true. Fedor should be embarrassed and shouldn’t take the fight on the risk of injury alone. I would have rather seen Monson.
[quote comment="206416"]so another easy fight for Fedor…yeah hes really the best[/quote]
Yes, he is!
Fedor isn’t stupid. As long as he keeps an aura of invincibility, the more money he can make. He doesn’t want to risk getting another blemish on his record.
[quote comment="206423"]Fedor isn’t stupid. As long as he keeps an aura of invincibility, the more money he can make. He doesn’t want to risk getting another blemish on his record.[/quote]
Trust me, withing his 2 years contract he’ll fight the best from UFC too. He said it himself that he doesnt considr himself #1 ‘cos he hasn’t foght the best fighters yet
[quote comment="206423"]Fedor isn’t stupid. As long as he keeps an aura of invincibility, the more money he can make. He doesn’t want to risk getting another blemish on his record.[/quote]
I wonder about that. I never see Fedor call anybody out, who does Fedor want to fight if its not Randy.
[quote comment="206428"][quote comment="206423"]Fedor isn’t stupid. As long as he keeps an aura of invincibility, the more money he can make. He doesn’t want to risk getting another blemish on his record.[/quote]
I wonder about that. I never see Fedor call anybody out, who does Fedor want to fight if its not Randy.[/quote]
My comment to you is awaiting moderation
Fedor never calls anybody out, ‘cos in his interview prior to first fight with Big Nog his said that it is up to PRIDE management to decide who he fights. Second, Fedor is very humble person and very nice too. Never say bad things about his opponents.
[quote comment="206427"][quote comment="206423"]Fedor isn’t stupid. As long as he keeps an aura of invincibility, the more money he can make. He doesn’t want to risk getting another blemish on his record.[/quote]
Trust me, withing his 2 years contract he’ll fight the best from UFC too. He said it himself that he doesnt considr himself #1 ‘cos he hasn’t foght the best fighters yet[/quote]
I could see Fedor fighting some better competition in a couple years after his M-1 contract expires. He’s in his early thirties and he’s at the pinnacle (or very close to it) of MMA stardom. I think he and his agents know his name is quickly becoming very recognizable to even the casual fan. When your name begins becoming a brand it’s importatant to protect that brand. He could ride his fame for a couple years and make a lot of money regardless of who he fights. Eventually fans will get disenchanted and that’s when Fedor will have to step up and take on some top competition. Has Fedor ever fought in America? He’s still pretty popular here despite very little exposure. Think of how popular he is in Japan and Russia. They probably worship him there.
I hope Fedor gets his ass kicked!
[quote comment="206432"][quote comment="206428"][quote comment="206423"]Fedor isn’t stupid. As long as he keeps an aura of invincibility, the more money he can make. He doesn’t want to risk getting another blemish on his record.[/quote]
I wonder about that. I never see Fedor call anybody out, who does Fedor want to fight if its not Randy.[/quote]
My comment to you is awaiting moderation
Fedor never calls anybody out, ‘cos in his interview prior to first fight with Big Nog his said that it is up to PRIDE management to decide who he fights. Second, Fedor is very humble person and very nice too. Never say bad things about his opponents.[/quote]
I don’t disagree with you there. Fedor is very respectful to his opponents and other fighters. What I meant was Fedor never really shows any initiative in wanting to fight somebody, simply as a challenge to himself. Instead he has the approach that others need to challenge him, he usually lets others call him out (respectively). I am curious to know who Fedor considers a challenge. Who does he want to test himself against, there are still a lot of tough fighters out there that he hasn’t fought yet, much tougher that Rizzo.
I see in your above post he did say he wanted to fight Randy when asked, but how come a few months ago he said he didn’t want that fight?
[quote comment="206437"][quote comment="206427"][quote comment="206423"]Fedor isn’t stupid. As long as he keeps an aura of invincibility, the more money he can make. He doesn’t want to risk getting another blemish on his record.[/quote]
Trust me, withing his 2 years contract he’ll fight the best from UFC too. He said it himself that he doesnt considr himself #1 ‘cos he hasn’t foght the best fighters yet[/quote]
I could see Fedor fighting some better competition in a couple years after his M-1 contract expires. He’s in his early thirties and he’s at the pinnacle (or very close to it) of MMA stardom. I think he and his agents know his name is quickly becoming very recognizable to even the casual fan. When your name begins becoming a brand it’s importatant to protect that brand. He could ride his fame for a couple years and make a lot of money regardless of who he fights. Eventually fans will get disenchanted and that’s when Fedor will have to step up and take on some top competition. Has Fedor ever fought in America? He’s still pretty popular here despite very little exposure. Think of how popular he is in Japan and Russia. They probably worship him there.[/quote]
You’d be suprised, but here in Russia he is not as well known as in Japan. The MMA is just starting to picking up here. Most ppl still prefer to watch hockey, boxing and figure skating…
[quote comment="206381"]I will fight Fedor,he is the most overrated fighter in history[/quote]
Its an even money bet that this person was either dropped on their head as an infant or suffers from fetal alcohol syndrome.
Why is everyone calling Fedor names all of a sudden? Its lunacy! All you guys would be kissing his ass if he’d sign with the UFC, including Dana White. Fedor is disagrees with the UFC and he is trying to fight the best HWs outside the UFC right now. That sounds fair to me? Just look at Fedor’s history, he has never ducked fights and he has repeatedly said that he’d like to fight Couture and he considers it an honor.
[quote comment="206441"][quote comment="206432"][quote comment="206428"][quote comment="206423"]Fedor isn’t stupid. As long as he keeps an aura of invincibility, the more money he can make. He doesn’t want to risk getting another blemish on his record.[/quote]
I wonder about that. I never see Fedor call anybody out, who does Fedor want to fight if its not Randy.[/quote]
My comment to you is awaiting moderation
Fedor never calls anybody out, ‘cos in his interview prior to first fight with Big Nog his said that it is up to PRIDE management to decide who he fights. Second, Fedor is very humble person and very nice too. Never say bad things about his opponents.[/quote]
I don’t disagree with you there. Fedor is very respectful to his opponents and other fighters. What I meant was Fedor never really shows any initiative in wanting to fight somebody, simply as a challenge to himself. Instead he has the approach that others need to challenge him, he usually lets others call him out (respectively). I am curious to know who Fedor considers a challenge. Who does he want to test himself against, there are still a lot of tough fighters out there that he hasn’t fought yet, much tougher that Rizzo.
I see in your above post he did say he wanted to fight Randy when asked, but how come a few months ago he said he didn’t want that fight?[/quote]
That was said due of the respect to Randy. Russian-English translation got a bit messed up… He ment to say that Randy is a nice person and he wouldn’t like to fight someone who he considers a “friend”… but if there is a need he’ll fight him… On his last press conference he said it all… Fedor is ready to fight Randy. And I can bet you this fight will happen next year
[quote comment="206451"][quote comment="206381"]I will fight Fedor,he is the most overrated fighter in history[/quote]
Its an even money bet that this person was either dropped on their head as an infant or suffers from fetal alcohol syndrome.[/quote]
lol
[quote comment="206371"]I made the mistake of buying the rizzo monson fight. Boring as hell.
If Rizzo and Fedor fought, I think Rizzo’s heart would explode somewhere around the 2 minute mark of round 1.[/quote]
Last I saw Rizzo was on Human Weapon Fighting Bill Duff to a DRAW, Rizzo was at least 50lbs over weight looked horrible for a MMA fighter.
Did he look fat and out of shape for the Monson Fight?… I’ll see if it’s on the internet somewhere.
This is exactly why Chuck Liddell is a champ in my eyes….the guy loses twice in a row…Rampage….and a low ranked Jardine, hes 37/38? and at the end of his career and what does he do? He doesnt go fight a has been like Fedor, he chooses to fight Wanderlei, this is the type of attitude we should see in Fedor….dont start with that “well Randy…” because I’m pissed at him also.
Haven’t heard from Randy Couture yet… Dana delivered the final blow in his press conference… sounds like Randy F@#!k up and is trying to lay low for awhile… I wonder if he’s spoken with Dana behind the scenes?
[quote comment="206455"]
That was said due of the respect to Randy. Russian-English translation got a bit messed up… He ment to say that Randy is a nice person and he wouldn’t like to fight someone who he considers a “friend”… but if there is a need he’ll fight him… On his last press conference he said it all… Fedor is ready to fight Randy. And I can bet you this fight will happen next year[/quote]
Lets hope so, I have to admit I was really upset when I learned Fedor didn’t sign with the UFC. Mainly because I wanted to see that fight. In the octagon I give Randy a good chance of beating Fedor, but in the ring I give an advantage to Fedor. No matter the result, it would be a great fight if it does happen.
[quote comment="206466"][quote comment="206455"]
That was said due of the respect to Randy. Russian-English translation got a bit messed up… He ment to say that Randy is a nice person and he wouldn’t like to fight someone who he considers a “friend”… but if there is a need he’ll fight him… On his last press conference he said it all… Fedor is ready to fight Randy. And I can bet you this fight will happen next year[/quote]
Lets hope so, I have to admit I was really upset when I learned Fedor didn’t sign with the UFC. Mainly because I wanted to see that fight. In the octagon I give Randy a good chance of beating Fedor, but in the ring I give an advantage to Fedor. No matter the result, it would be a great fight if it does happen.[/quote]
But do you think if Fedor did sign with UFC Randy wouldn’t have this issue about “money/respect” and fought Fedor?
[quote comment="206460"]This is exactly why Chuck Liddell is a champ in my eyes….the guy loses twice in a row…Rampage….and a low ranked Jardine, hes 37/38? and at the end of his career and what does he do? He doesnt go fight a has been like Fedor, he chooses to fight Wanderlei, this is the type of attitude we should see in Fedor….dont start with that “well Randy…” because I’m pissed at him also.[/quote]
Its called having heart, which fedor has none.
[quote comment="206408"][quote comment="206387"][quote comment="206367"][quote comment="206352"][quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
He is known for being very picky about his fights. He originally didn’t want to fight Randleman, he also said he didn’t have an interest in fighting Couture. He didn’t agree to fight Cro-Cop until he knocked out Alexander.[/quote]
Do you have any proves/facts on this crap?[/quote]
Heres a link to an article on this site with a quote from Fedor saying he wasn’t interested in fighting Randy:
http://mmamania.com/2007/09/27/ufc-quick-quote-fedor-talks-ufc-randy-couture/
Its speculation to say that he was ducking Randy by saying this, you can take it however you like. He has said similar things before though. Granted he did end up fighting Randleman, Cro-Cop, and Coleman (another fighter he wasn’t interested in because he had a lot of “respect” for). But originally he made a statements similar to the one above regarding those fighters. I will try to find a quote on the Coleman one but its been a long time.
If you want my opinion, all fighters should look to test themselves against the best. Obviously Fedor has a lot of respect for Randy as a fighter, and vice versa. Im surprised that Fedor isn’t interested in testing himself against Randy, a fighter that he holds a lot of respect for.[/quote]
I have a link for you too
http://www.m-1global.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Also watch full M1 press conference pls. Fedor said it all… he would love to fight Randy.
Here is another one: http://mmamania.com/2007/10/22/fedor-emelianenko-signs-two-year-six-fight-contract-with-m-1/
“UFC turned down an offer to match Emelianenko up against Tim Sylvia when both were champions in there respective organizations”[/quote]
Actions speak louder than words. When you announce you signed a 2-year deal with another organization, it’s pretty easy to say you want to fight a guy who you know isn’t available. I think Randy was clear that he wanted Fedor before Fedor signed with M-1. Fedor said he wanted to fight Randy after he knew the fight wasn’t going to happen.
[quote comment="206468"][quote comment="206466"][quote comment="206455"]
That was said due of the respect to Randy. Russian-English translation got a bit messed up… He ment to say that Randy is a nice person and he wouldn’t like to fight someone who he considers a “friend”… but if there is a need he’ll fight him… On his last press conference he said it all… Fedor is ready to fight Randy. And I can bet you this fight will happen next year[/quote]
Lets hope so, I have to admit I was really upset when I learned Fedor didn’t sign with the UFC. Mainly because I wanted to see that fight. In the octagon I give Randy a good chance of beating Fedor, but in the ring I give an advantage to Fedor. No matter the result, it would be a great fight if it does happen.[/quote]
But do you think if Fedor did sign with UFC Randy wouldn’t have this issue about “money/respect” and fought Fedor?[/quote]
Randy did state that the Fedor deal getting squashed was one of the reasons he resigned. Money/Respect was another, I think he was holding out just to see if they would sign Fedor or not. If Fedor did sign I presume Randy would have waited til after the fight to announce his resignation.
I would love to see this fight.Yes,Pedro may be past his prime but his hands are still dangerous.I highly doubt he would beat Fedor but if Rizzo connects on his chin….its goodnight Fedor.Most people that have seen a lot of Fedors fights will say that it will be a striker that takes him out.Or judging by the Lindland fight,a greco roman guy.He did appear to have trouble dealing with Lindland when he grabbed a hold of him.I am in favor of this fight.
[quote comment="206460"]This is exactly why Chuck Liddell is a champ in my eyes….the guy loses twice in a row…Rampage….and a low ranked Jardine, hes 37/38? and at the end of his career and what does he do? He doesnt go fight a has been like Fedor, he chooses to fight Wanderlei, this is the type of attitude we should see in Fedor….dont start with that “well Randy…” because I’m pissed at him also.[/quote]
see this is why i dont understand mma fans when they talk trash about crocop. We all forget how quickly some of these fighters were amazing and once they loose one or two in a row they are hated. Randy couture lost twice in a row twice. I love ufc and now i’am even more intersted in it when crocop showed up. THe fact that he could of retired and chose not to shows more to me in a fighter then loosing twice in a row. Same goes for liddel.
DID ANYONE WHO WATCHED MATT LINDLAND FIGHT FEDOR THISNK THAT FEDOR CHEATED?
I saw it and thought FEDOR CHEATED BIG TIME FOR GTABBING THE BOXING RING ROPES FOR MANY SECONDS TO OVERTURN A M> LINDLAND TAKE DOWN!
AND YOU CAN’t GRAB THE ROPES WHEN UR INAN ARM BAR
MATT DIDN;t DO BAD TO A CHEAPFIGHTER LIKE FEDOR
WHERE’s RANDY NOW?!?!?!!?
IS HE GONNA REFUTE OR TAKE BACK ANYTHING AFTER DANA CONFERENCE?
ZHEKA- you are very good at quoting people on this board.
When I said I didn’t care about Fedor anymore, I didn’t even say why, and you took your own assumption and ran with it. SO DON’T PUT WORDS IN MY MOUTH
We all want to hate Fedor because he didnt sign his soul away to the devil dana white and many of you claim that he isn’t top 5 and his opponents suck and thats fine. But to be honest with you… if Fedor fights Rizzo I’m buying it. If Fedor fights anyone with some kind of a name, I am buying it. Im sorry but in my oppinion he is the best HHeavyweight fighter that I have ever seen, and so many times I would be in awe watching him fight. No disrespect to Randy….but Fedor is the best fighter I have ever seen. Am I mad that he isnt in the UFC? sure. Do I wish he were fighting someone better than Rizzo? Absolutely, but I am sorry, I cant help it when FEDOR fights, I dish the money out! Simple as that, until proven that I shouldn’t, what ever company has King Fedor gets my $40.00
by the way if any fighter has a punchers chance its Pedro Rizzo and Im sure his leg kicks are still like 40 mile an hour baseball bats…..This fight is way better than Fedor vs. Monson
You guys see that Marc Kerr The Smashing Machine is trying to make a comeback? yikes
[quote comment="206352"][quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
He is known for being very picky about his fights. He originally didn’t want to fight Randleman, he also said he didn’t have an interest in fighting Couture. He didn’t agree to fight Cro-Cop until he knocked out Alexander.[/quote]
He said he didn’t want to fight Couture due to the respect he had for him, but would fight him. As far as Crocop goes, it isn’t Fedor’s fault Crocop kept losing his title bid. He lost his contender fight to Nog, then got KOd by Randleman in the Grand Prix. It’s no one’s fault but Crocop’s that the fight got put off so long. Well I guess you could also say it is Nog and Randleman’s fault
[quote comment="206368"]I am hereby boycotting the pronounciation of the R as the sound of the letter H.
Royce is now Royce and not Hoyce
Rizzo is now Rizzo and not Hizzo
if everyone doesn’t join me in my campaign then I will then make sure all fighters with an R are pronounced as an H instead.
Rich Franklin will be Hich Fhanklin
Rampage with be Hampage
Randy Couture will be Handy Coutuhe
etc…
STAND WITH ME AND UNITE!![/quote]
OK, but you have to support my No Ws pronounced as Vs motion. Go Vanderlei!
[quote comment="206460"]This is exactly why Chuck Liddell is a champ in my eyes….the guy loses twice in a row…Rampage….and a low ranked Jardine, hes 37/38? and at the end of his career and what does he do? He doesnt go fight a has been like Fedor, he chooses to fight Wanderlei, this is the type of attitude we should see in Fedor….dont start with that “well Randy…” because I’m pissed at him also.[/quote]
He doesn’t really have a lot of options, really. He can fight Barnett, and that is pretty much it. All of the other top fighters are under contract with the ufc. His only other choice would be to give up his demands and sign with the ufc, which he won’t do. Cut the guy some slack. Would you rather he fight Monson, who was recently TKOd by Rizzo?
To expand on my last comment, Fedor taking this fight is no different than Chuck’s opponents in the ufc (Horn, Tiger White). It isn’t Chuck’s fault the ufc didn’t have better light heavyweights at the time. And it isn’t Fedor’s fault M-1 doesn’t have amazing heavyweights to start things off with.
All of this whining is basically saying, “Fedor shouldn’t care about contract negotiations and sign with the ufc. I know what is best for him from my computer at home. I have no idea what I’m talking about at all”
[quote comment="206536"][quote comment="206460"]This is exactly why Chuck Liddell is a champ in my eyes….the guy loses twice in a row…Rampage….and a low ranked Jardine, hes 37/38? and at the end of his career and what does he do? He doesnt go fight a has been like Fedor, he chooses to fight Wanderlei, this is the type of attitude we should see in Fedor….dont start with that “well Randy…” because I’m pissed at him also.[/quote]
He doesn’t really have a lot of options, really. He can fight Barnett, and that is pretty much it. All of the other top fighters are under contract with the ufc. His only other choice would be to give up his demands and sign with the ufc, which he won’t do. Cut the guy some slack. Would you rather he fight Monson, who was recently TKOd by Rizzo?[/quote]
I agree. If I were Fedor I would have done the exact same thing. We obviously dont know all the sides of the story either. But I mean Fedor wants to fight everywhere including his home country. Give the guy a break. If some dude asked you to sign a contract that only let you fight in his company in Japan would you sign your rights in the U.S. away? Definately not. So the guy wants to have his options open. Cant be angry at him for that. Fedor vs Couture will happen no matter what in the next 2 years anyway. So everybody calm down.
randy would beat fedor mr.zheka
[quote comment="206359"][quote comment="206358"]I don’t even care about Fedor anymore. I hope he loses. I used to be a fan, not anymore.[/quote]
Oh come on man… It’s not 100% his foult he didn’t sign with the UFC… Actually, I think it’s NOT his foult at all[/quote]
that would be fault…
[quote comment="206393"][quote comment="206380"]Fedor is a pu$$y. If Pedro Rizzo is the toughest guy M-1 has to offer then he will surely dominate. God forbid that he sign with the UFC and make the same money and have tougher opponents.[/quote]
I’d like to see when you say it to Fedor’s face
)) He didn’t sign with UFC ‘cos Dana White needs to take some international managment/marketing classes and watch his mouth!!!![/quote]
Dude, you have made like 18 comments trying to defend Fedor. Randy is the greatest of all time and Fedor knows it. He continues to fight scrubs and continues to win he will continue to look like the best. Randy has lost more fights than him because he has fought better fighters his whole career. I’d like to see you say it to Fedor’s face.
Wow, I have seen some serious nut clinging in my time, but Zheka is holding on tighter than a speedo. He is so far up Fedor’s hole that he is tasting what Fedor ate for breakast. Fedor is a top three fighter, but he is not superman and he has dragged his fight in fighting top competition before (review, Cro Cop; Barnett, who is still asking for that fight) and if he doesn’t pick up his skirt, grab his balls and start fighting the best sometime soon, he will fade.
Dude, I’m over Fedor…. I hope Rizzo knocks him out.
Fedor will beat the shit out of Pedro but that is just because Pedro is over his time, his no Randy, so his no threat, Fedor is like one Chris Hordecki in the 155 pound wieght class, as long as his fight pussys, he keeps winnning, can some one tell these two guys (Fedor, Chris) to step the FUCK up.
I hope Fedor gets knocked out also!Overrated!
Give fedor a break. He has almost no involvement in who he fights or who he signs with. Be mad at Finkelstein, fedors manager. He chooses who fedor fights and signs with. I don’t believe Fedor is number one, just because his best competition came from UFC has beens that signed with pride, Mark Hunt ( who’s had 8 mma career fights and lost 3 of them), and Cro Cop ( its cro cop). But he is still a talented HW and definitely in the top Five. His first fight will be an easy win, or else he isn’t really top 5 material. He hasn’t fought in a while, so he deserves a warm up fight.
Fedor is a pansy. As a matter of fact I stole his lunch money, and pooped in his mouth just a few hours ago.
I don’t understand why M-1 would spend money on Fedor and then not get him a quality opponent like Josh Barnett.
[quote comment="206588"]Fedor is a pansy. As a matter of fact I stole his lunch money, and pooped in his mouth just a few hours ago.[/quote]
I didn’t have to poop in his mouth. I pooped in two ice cream cones and watched him eat it. Then i signed the two cones to M-1. Now fedor can have the new years fight he wanted. Fighting to digest to large poop ice creams. It should be more entertaining than him verse Rizzo.
TWO large poop ice creams. I can’t believe I did that while referencing poops.
sweet, couture only beat rizzo twice, and when rizzo was in his prime. nice first fight for m-1. sigh.
they should have at least got barnet. c’mon
i like fedor but it does seem like lately he’s fought nobody to give him a run for his money.however i do think he is dodging real fighters.if randleman can slam him on he’s head randy would murder him.i’d like to see fedor vs arlovski.AA ko in the first round.holla
First off sambo is russias national sport he represents his country in it yearly..
If dana thought that couture was the best he should have agreed to fedor asking him for nonexclusivity in his contract
Dana screwed up saying up saying couture is the best though….Can we remember Rodriguez,Valentign Overeem,Enson Inoue,and the aforementioned Josh Barnett …And arlovsk iisnt a free agent yet…He still has a fight left with the ufc but they dont want to put him in a fight with any possible title contentions without him signing a new deal first.
This makes laugh even more than the fight against Monzon. If people are saying you are the best. How are you gonna fight a guy who is out of the game? I know MONEY iS WHAT COUNTS , but inside of you, you fucking know you are not. This is the type of fight Fedor’s managers want him to get , so he can remain undefeated. Fighting these fights the guy will be 100 years old and will still be “undefeated” Dont get me wrong I know he is good ,but not the best.Who has he fought in the last two years?I like MMA ,but this is disrespecful.The only thing that can happen here is that if, by any chance Rizo knocks him out he will lose his reputation as a good fighter.THIS IS BS.
Whats with this poop ice cream talk……….I want in.
I hope Fedor gets exposed. WHEN WILL THE HYPE EVER END? I’m glad i’m not the only one who’s sick of the hyperbole regarding Fedor. “BEST EVA! #1″ Finally it seems people are pulling the curtain on this FRAUD.
bla bla bla, i really don’t give a flaming piece of crap anymore…he and his managers had a chance to fight the best fights–instead they pulled this crap! His M1 contract is not worth the paper it’s printed on! M1 will close down (probably). Fedor won’t be fighting anyone worth watching (on a consistend basis)…ohhhhhh…but he will have his russian sombo career…who cares! This is the biggest MMA blunder I’ve even seen! This guy had the keys to the kingdom and his manager blew it! ahhhhhhh….so so sad!
I think it’s better then him fighting Monson…..I thought monson wouldn’t even have a chance in a fight with fedor..however Ricco could slip a punch by him……..M1 is gonna have to do better in the second fight
[quote comment="206480"][quote comment="206408"][quote comment="206387"][quote comment="206367"][quote quote]
Actions speak louder than words. When you announce you signed a 2-year deal with another organization, it’s pretty easy to say you want to fight a guy who you know isn’t available. I think Randy was clear that he wanted Fedor before Fedor signed with M-1. Fedor said he wanted to fight Randy after he knew the fight wasn’t going to happen.[/quote]
He was saying that before his announcment to sign a contract with m1 global. Randy had a chance to fight Fedor in Bodog (one fight deal)but instead he’s signed with the UFC to fight TS…
Hizzo has a much better chance to be beat Fedor than Monson. I’m pumped about this b/c it should be an excellent fight. Rizzo has looked very good so far in his comeback. This is great news for me. You guys that are counting Pedro out are going to be in for a surprise.
[quote comment="206565"][quote comment="206393"][quote comment="206380"]Fedor is a pu$$y. If Pedro Rizzo is the toughest guy M-1 has to offer then he will surely dominate. God forbid that he sign with the UFC and make the same money and have tougher opponents.[/quote]
I’d like to see when you say it to Fedor’s face
)) He didn’t sign with UFC ‘cos Dana White needs to take some international managment/marketing classes and watch his mouth!!!![/quote]
Dude, you have made like 18 comments trying to defend Fedor. Randy is the greatest of all time and Fedor knows it. He continues to fight scrubs and continues to win he will continue to look like the best. Randy has lost more fights than him because he has fought better fighters his whole career. I’d like to see you say it to Fedor’s face.[/quote]
I’d make even 100 comments to defend Fedor. He is a nice guy, very humble, never talks crap about his opponents and very respecful to every fighter. Fedor went from nothing to everything. He has the greatest personality among all MMA fighters.
Randy fought better fighters like who? When Fedor fought Herring, Schilt etc these guys were top fighters back then. Tim Silvia had a chance to fight Fedor in PRIDE, but your beloved Dana White had rejected an offer only for one freaking reason: He perfectly knew Fedor would destroy him and it’d look bad for the UFC…
I wish everyone would get off of Fedor’s di*k. I hope Rizzo knocks him sparko.
I lost a lot of respect for Fedor when he signed for M-1. It is clear that they put more $$ on the table and that he cares more about that than fighting the best and leaving a legacy.
Fedor who?
[quote comment="206846"]I wish everyone would get off of Fedor’s di*k. I hope Rizzo knocks him sparko.
I lost a lot of respect for Fedor when he signed for M-1. It is clear that they put more $$ on the table and that he cares more about that than fighting the best and leaving a legacy.
Fedor who?[/quote]
tell that to Dana White, will ya?
[quote comment="206582"]Fedor will beat the shit out of Pedro but that is just because Pedro is over his time, his no Randy, so his no threat, Fedor is like one Chris Hordecki in the 155 pound wieght class, as long as his fight pussys, he keeps winnning, can some one tell these two guys (Fedor, Chris) to step the FUCK up.[/quote]
LOL, WHAT are you talking about??? Chris Horodecki just turned 20 years old!!!!! He just had his 10th pro fight!!!! He is in the IFL Grand Prix and just beat their best LW fighter, Bart Powershevski (that’s how it sounds, not spelled) for the SECOND TIME. He will be fighting for the LW belt in December. I am actually thinking about going, its at Mohegan Sun. I wouldnt be suprised if it ends up being a better card than UFC 78 in Jersey. BELIEVE ME, he WILL be in the UFC. How many fighters currently in the UFC are 19 years old??? You HAVE to be 21 to be on TUF. This kid isn’t even ‘eligible’ to be on that show for another full year. I am sensing jelousy of the Polish Hammer from you Josh. Chris isn’t even a smack talker. He is very respectful every time I’ve heard him speak. He just fought Bart in Bart’s hometown and got boo’d and was still respectful. I am a BIG Horodecki fan. This kid is the real deal. It is HILLARIOUS that you are talking trash about him not fighting real opponents yet, LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOL
Chris WILL step up and Chris WILL one day be champ in the UFC. It may be better for you to realize this now Josh, because it is fact.
If you want to talk about a LW fighter that needs to step up in competition, its GILBERT MELENDEZ. He is widely considered to be among the top 10 lb for lb fighters, yet his opponents typically have losing records.
[quote comment="206728"]I think it’s better then him fighting Monson…..I thought monson wouldn’t even have a chance in a fight with fedor..however Ricco could slip a punch by him……..M1 is gonna have to do better in the second fight[/quote]
Pedro Rizzo, not Ricco Rodriguez. Easily confusable. Was never a fan of either.
[quote comment="206945"][quote comment="206582"]Fedor will beat the shit out of Pedro but that is just because Pedro is over his time, his no Randy, so his no threat, Fedor is like one Chris Hordecki in the 155 pound wieght class, as long as his fight pussys, he keeps winnning, can some one tell these two guys (Fedor, Chris) to step the FUCK up.[/quote]
LOL, WHAT are you talking about??? Chris Horodecki just turned 20 years old!!!!! He just had his 10th pro fight!!!! He is in the IFL Grand Prix and just beat their best LW fighter, Bart Powershevski (that’s how it sounds, not spelled) for the SECOND TIME. He will be fighting for the LW belt in December. I am actually thinking about going, its at Mohegan Sun. I wouldnt be suprised if it ends up being a better card than UFC 78 in Jersey. BELIEVE ME, he WILL be in the UFC. How many fighters currently in the UFC are 19 years old??? You HAVE to be 21 to be on TUF. This kid isn’t even ‘eligible’ to be on that show for another full year. I am sensing jelousy of the Polish Hammer from you Josh. Chris isn’t even a smack talker. He is very respectful every time I’ve heard him speak. He just fought Bart in Bart’s hometown and got boo’d and was still respectful. I am a BIG Horodecki fan. This kid is the real deal. It is HILLARIOUS that you are talking trash about him not fighting real opponents yet, LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOL
Chris WILL step up and Chris WILL one day be champ in the UFC. It may be better for you to realize this now Josh, because it is fact.[/quote]
I agree Mike, chris has a very bright future ahead of him in the UFC!
I don’t know if anyone remembers the PRIDE match between Roman Zentzov and Pedro Rizzo? He had some coaching from Fedor on specially how to exploit Rizzo that fight lasted 25 secs?
[quote post="3834"]How does someone stay the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world when he’s not fighting top 10 heavyweights[/quote]
I don’t think he is the best.
The best in the world (pound for pound) are probably:
(in no specific order)
Anderson Silva, Randy Couture, BJ Penn, GSP.
[quote comment="206387"][quote comment="206367"][quote comment="206352"][quote comment="206348"]No surprise there. Continuing to fight lower competition is usual for Fedor.[/quote]
He is known for being very picky about his fights. He originally didn’t want to fight Randleman, he also said he didn’t have an interest in fighting Couture. He didn’t agree to fight Cro-Cop until he knocked out Alexander.[/quote]
Do you have any proves/facts on this crap?[/quote]
Heres a link to an article on this site with a quote from Fedor saying he wasn’t interested in fighting Randy:
http://mmamania.com/2007/09/27/ufc-quick-quote-fedor-talks-ufc-randy-couture/
Its speculation to say that he was ducking Randy by saying this, you can take it however you like. He has said similar things before though. Granted he did end up fighting Randleman, Cro-Cop, and Coleman (another fighter he wasn’t interested in because he had a lot of “respect” for). But originally he made a statements similar to the one above regarding those fighters. I will try to find a quote on the Coleman one but its been a long time.
If you want my opinion, all fighters should look to test themselves against the best. Obviously Fedor has a lot of respect for Randy as a fighter, and vice versa. Im surprised that Fedor isn’t interested in testing himself against Randy, a fighter that he holds a lot of respect for.[/quote]
Most of these guys don’t duck,,, it’s more about mentally and physically being prepared, money, best opponent, different fighting venues, contracts etc.. Athelete’s are individuals and motivated differently. This is how some of these guys ‘may’ see it through there eyes; Couture sees it as ultimate competition and doesnt get nervous, Tito see it as having to hate you’re opponent in order to fight better, Liddell luvs knocking guys out and doesn’t get nervous, Nick Diaz sees it almost as a street brawl. I don’t know what motivates Fedor, but he’s naturally good at it.
I like Fedor, He embodies a true master of his art. My Father once told me before, that a real master, would not boast or be proud, instead, he is humble, patient and holds back. One of my Father’s advise is this ( this may sound funny )… if you have a chance to escape or run, please do, even though your the best fighter in the world, its always better to stay out of trouble… you only have to fight, when you really have to. If you can walk away from it, its better, swallow your pride. Thats the way of a true martial artist, a master. Same thing is what is said in the Holy Bible, remmeber, when some body slaps you, give them your other cheek. A true master knows when to fight and when not to. I think, those, people who call out other people to fight ( like what is so often in MMA ), for me they are the weaker ones, because, they still need to prove some thing to everybody and to their selve as well. Anyway, MMA is Fedors occupation, he’s job, He doesn’t fight to prove anything. As long as he is able to feed his family, he’ll take is anytime. I like him, he is also a good Husband and father. But still, I also like to see him fight Randy Couture, Andre Arlovski, Tim Sylvia.
[quote comment="207103"]I don’t know if anyone remembers the PRIDE match between Roman Zentzov and Pedro Rizzo? He had some coaching from Fedor on specially how to exploit Rizzo that fight lasted 25 secs?[/quote]
Yes, but you can never count out a striker like Rizzo.
The 1st time I saw Fedor fight was against Heath Herring in Pride.I had heard great things about Herring & nothing about Fedor, so I expected a Herring victory.What I saw was the most brutal pound & pound I had ever seen by Fedor! He went on to beat Nog 2x & CroCop.However, Fedor just hasn’t been active enough to be considered the best anymore. Fighters can’t normally take long layoffs from cometition & get back in the ring/octagon and expect to be sharp.I don’t agree with people on the competition in the HW class in the UFC.Other than Couture(who’s now retired),who else is so great?Fedor already twice beat Nog,Tim Silvia is a joke,CroCop is winless in the UFC.So if Fedor were to sign with the UFC & fought Couture,regardless of who would win,then what? Also, considering Fedor’s relatively inactive last couple years,I don’t think the Rizzo fight is that bad. He just beat Monson, who fought for the HW Title not that long ago.Another poster stated how “boring” the fight was but they are nuts-It was a stand-up fight where both were landing big punches through out the fight.On paper,Fedor wins easy but he fights so infrequently who knows if he’s the same fighter who was beating Nog & CroCop many years ago.