Posted on 08/04/2009 12:19:39 PM PDT by Manic_Episode
Fedor Emelianenko has signed a multi-fight agreement that will see the world’s No. 1-ranked heavyweight compete for Strikeforce, the promotion announced Monday.
"Fedor is a f---ing joke," UFC President Dana White responded Monday after learning that Emelianenko had signed with Strikeforce. “He turns down a huge deal and the opportunity to face the best in the world to fight nobodies for no money!"
Dana being professional as always.
Strikeforce has a deal with CBS and Showtime, so no PPVs.
This is an awesome development.
Fedor fighting on free television hearkens me back to my days of childhood watching Cassius Clay fight on Wide World Of Sports with my Dad and Uncle.
Any FReepers who have never seen Fedor fight you are missing out on something amazing and special.
Fedor is a chubby bald Russian who looks harmless and rarely changes his expression. He demolishes the opposition in decisive fashion. He is the best MMA fighter on the planet.
I particularly admire him because he is a Christian and quite humble and regular, softspoken.
Also because he is chubby, now everytime I see myself in the mirror in my undies I don't see some fat old guy, all I see in the heavyweight champion of the world.
WAR FEDOR!
I would like to see Fedor beat Lesnar, but he’s acting like he’s avoiding Lesnar.
That can always change in the ring.
As per his body, never judge a person by their appearance.
Royce and others destroyed that myth years ago.
Lesnar stands at least some chance at beating Fedor based upon the X-factor that he naturally is.
Beyond that, I’m done with Fedor.
I don't necessarily think so. Strikeforce could fold like EliteXC, or be bought out by the UFC like Pride.
In a bad economy, people are really only going to spend their $50 on what they know will be a good show, and the UFC has proven that you'll get your money's worth 9 times out of 10. Strikeforce will have a hard time competing.
I'll bet we see Lesnar/Fedor within 18 months.
Fedor doesn’t need UFC, but UFC needs Fedor.
I agree with you. Their undercards will be boring, except for Gina’s fights, which is the only other thing Strikeforce has going for it.
I watched a YouTube of Fedor dominating Nogueira for the Pride title, and I was impressed with the way Fedor had obviously trained to defeat Nogueira’s specific skills.
Fedor is a very serious fighter, and perhaps the most well rounded fighter in the world.
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Indeed. The Gracies started the UFC and specifically chose Royce for his slight appearance to better showcase their art.
I believe the first UFC I ever saw was possibly III? where Royce took on Kimo.
Blew my mind!
Those original UFC fights with Royce were great to watch.
About 20 years ago Chuck Norris wandered into the Gracie dojo and promptly got his butt handed to him. He was so impressed that he embarked upon adding grappling to his skills.
Everyone who goes there walks out saying that Rickson tooled them and he is the best ever.
Even at going on 50 years old I could definitely see Rickson beating Fedor or Brock.
Sure wish he would fight again and prove the myth.
Gracies don’t like rules or time limits.
Best. Tagline. Ever.
Fedor is to MMA what Favre is to NFL.
Yeah, but I am tired of Favre too.
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