Comments on: Andrei Arlovski video ‘On the Road to Reckoning’ (Episode four)

By: fanatic

fanatic — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:09:47 +0000

Andre….livin large.I’ve seen him out and about in Chicago several times, but I honestly didn’t know he was such a high roller.

That chain or medallion he had had to be around 250-500k. Pretty ridiculous.

But hey, I love watchin him fight. This is going to be an excitin fight to watch

By: zheka.

zheka. — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:26:49 +0000

vampires are from Romania lol

By: Robert(1)

Robert(1) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:36:57 +0000

Don’t know what to expect but Werdum is supposed to be a wiz on the ground and AA simply outboxed him…. again can AA outbox Fedor and escape any ground/pound? I simply don’t know? Good point about AA’s second fight with Tim…..who knows maybe it was the best thing for him….he leaves the UFC and now fights Fedor…..can’t wait for this one

By: Machine

Machine — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:21:24 +0000

I just posted a similar take on this match as well. Good points about AA’s 2 losses and the Fedor vs Cro Cop match. Everyone also forgets or omits the fact that in AA vs Sylvia II, AA was just a hair away from ending that one just as fast as the 1st one but he overcommitted and wasnt prepared for Tim’s quick recovery.

By: Machine

Machine — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:16:32 +0000

Let’s not forget that Fedor lives and trains in Russia, not America. His training may be getting covered in some form or another too. It just might be airing only in Russia but I could be wrong. Just pointing out the other side of the coin.

All these videos are is a documentary. They get done all the time in boxing and are increasing in MMA. I dont think being filmed has any impact on how hard or thoroughly a guy trains. Andrei probably reviews the finished project and puts his 2 cents in before they release it but I’m sure thats where his involvement ends.

I really, really admire Fedor’s abilities and I appreciate his dominance in the ring. I also agree that he is the top HW in the world. BUT……I think Arlovski is his toughest test to date. Just like all my other posts in related threads, I think Arlovski has the standing edge in striking and footwork and his TDD is 2nd to none. Fedor has the ground locked up but when was the last time you’ve ever seen Arlovski get submitted? And dont bring up Roy Nelson because all of our favorite fighters have been caught in bad situations without getting finished, even Fedor.

Point is, although Fedor has the ground edge, I dont think it’ll be as easy to submit Andrei as everyone thinks. I’ve seen Fedor have a time with submitting lesser skilled guys in PRIDE. Not that it cant happen but I just dont think it’ll be that easy….for either fighter.

Arlovksi by TKO

By: Newbie

Newbie — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:55:22 +0000

The next time someone cries that the fighters don’t make enough money, I’m going to quote the “custom” waste of money jewlery AA showed off in this video.

Like Dana said – everyone always wants more.

By: ActionJackson

ActionJackson — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:43:08 +0000

WOW. keep em comin man. i’m writing all of these down to share with my 6 year old cousin at family Easter. he’ll love em. what else ya got?

By: blakemore

blakemore — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:30:53 +0000

win or lose. get this man back into the UFC

By: Hero-Of-Time

Hero-Of-Time — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:39:38 +0000

I think if Andrei is going to win this it will be by Decision. While Arlovski does have the power to rock just about anyone, Fedor’s recovery time is absolutely insane (see the Fujita and Randleman fights), and I just don’t see Fedor being K.O’d outright.
Fedor however, could K.O and TKO Arlovski, but if Arlovski’s boxing training has helped as much as they say, I don’t see him being K.O’d due mainly to improved footwork and head movement. I also don’t see Fedor subbing Arlovski. AA’s never been subbed before, and he is good enough on the ground to hold his own I think.
I’m hoping for an AA victory, as he’s my favourite fighter alongside GSP, but, while my heart says he will win, my head says Fedor takes this one.
Hopefully I’m wrong

By: Anger Jack

Anger Jack — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:08:05 +0000

I always thought he looked like a Vampire from Bulgaria with those fangs lol