OMG, Fedor finalizing deal with UFC!!!

CBRich · 07-31-2009, 09:12 PM

M-1 hates me. They hate us all. What else would explain this?

MC · 07-31-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

M-1 hates me. They hate us all. What else would explain this?

i was watching inside MMA tonight and they basically explained as fedor has a financial interest in M-1 and it something he sees as his future beyond his fighting career. ( i guess he has some sort of part ownership maybe?) so he isnt going to fight for an organization where M-1 cannot be co promoted. UFC is like all the co promotion would do is build up M-1 and wouldnt offer anything in return for UFC. so thats the main sticking point, Fedor isnt gonna fight under any organization where the M-1 brand that like i said he has some sort of stake in is not promoted

so it looks like a impassable road block for the moment, i dont think it has anything to do with oh fedor is dodging UFC or certain rules or trying to preserve his untarnished name.

i was thinking why cant they just do a 1 fight deal? but then i mean could it be for the UFC title? what if he wins? that means more fights and more M-1 promotion. i think dana white doesnt want them to leech on to the UFC and possibly become more of a control issue the longer fedor stays in UFC

armensti · 08-05-2009, 01:33 AM

his gonna destroy everyone

JungleB · 08-08-2009, 08:33 PM

Does anyone know how long Lesnar is contractually obligated to stay with the UFC? There's always the possibility that he could bail on the UFC to go after Fedor in M-1. I don't think Brock is in this entirely for the money, he may also want to prove he's the best and he wants the challenge.

As for the fight I'll have to say Brock will take it. Wrestling seems to be the superior mma discipline.

molamann · 08-08-2009, 09:10 PM

bj penn - bjj | gsp - kyokushin karate | spider- mt | machida - karate. no other champ is a wrestler. p.s - cant seem to "enter" on my phone.

CBRich · 07-31-2009, 10:31 PM

That's exactly right. Fedor does have a financial stake in M-1. And the UFC refuses to co-promote with them. And for that I can not blame the UFC.

MC · 08-01-2009, 03:49 AM

nail in coffin

lol he can go fight sambo every thursday if he wants.... i love dana!

CBRich · 08-01-2009, 08:28 AM

I have to say I'm with Dana on this one. From the rumors I heard he did everything he could to make it happen. I've been a fan of Fedor but I don't want to hear anybody say anything about how good he is until he puts up.

sloterg · 08-01-2009, 10:42 AM

MC · 08-03-2009, 02:11 PM

Fedor signs with Strikeforce, will fight this fall - Cagewriter - Mixed Martial Arts - Yahoo! Sports

Well. This certainly changes things, doesn't it? Fedor Emelianenko, the number two fighter in Yahoo's pound-for-pound rankings, and the subject of contentious negotiations with the UFC, has now signed with Strikeforce. From the Strikeforce press release:

“I am looking forward to going back to work and fighting at the highest level," said the 33-year-old Emelianenko. During his nine year professional fight career, which included a four and a half year stay with the world’s former top MMA promotion, the now defunct PRIDE Fighting Championship, the Russian native has faced and defeated all comers.

The good: Fedor will fight soon, and he will fight on Showtime, more widely available to average American MMA fans than a pay-per-view. This will definitely bolster Strikeforce's reputation as a promotion as their willingness to co-promote with M-1 means that they beat out the UFC on getting Fedor. Co-promotion was a sticking point with Fedor and the UFC, as the UFC was willing to give Fedor every demand except for that one. This could also help Strikeforce attract up-and-coming heavyweights, as it seems everyone wants a shot at Fedor.

The bad: In Strikeforce, Fedor will likely face Alistair Overeem, Fabricio Werdum or Brett Rogers. As an MMA fan, I know that they are formidable opponents. But those names do nothing to rouse the interest of a casual fan, and any fight that Strikeforce can make will not get anywhere near the buzz as Fedor vs. Brock Lesnar would have.

CBRich · 08-03-2009, 06:35 PM

Great. So we'll get to see Fedor and Brett Rogers. Yay. </sarcasm>

second_2_nun · 08-03-2009, 06:47 PM

epic fail on fedor

MC · 08-03-2009, 07:39 PM

yup he is gonna run through all the strikeforce guys and maintain his unbeatable image and there will always be a "what if" * beside his name

edeeZee · 08-03-2009, 07:57 PM

The old 'Ricksonitis' or 'Frank Shamrock' deal is going on--cherry picking opponents, or pitting yourself against no-namers and demanding big money.

Allistair isn't a no-namer though, that boy can some drop bombs.

CBRich · 08-03-2009, 08:10 PM

Ha! Overeem. Would love to see him pass a CSAC test. Size is not an indicator of HGH or steroid use, BUT growth of the jaw and brow are.

08-01-2009, 03:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 25	nail in coffin lol he can go fight sambo every thursday if he wants.... i love dana! __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

08-01-2009, 08:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	I have to say I'm with Dana on this one. From the rumors I heard he did everything he could to make it happen. I've been a fan of Fedor but I don't want to hear anybody say anything about how good he is until he puts up. Last edited by CBRich; 08-01-2009 at 05:37 PM.

08-03-2009, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 25	Fedor signs with Strikeforce, will fight this fall - Cagewriter - Mixed Martial Arts - Yahoo! Sports Well. This certainly changes things, doesn't it? Fedor Emelianenko, the number two fighter in Yahoo's pound-for-pound rankings, and the subject of contentious negotiations with the UFC, has now signed with Strikeforce. From the Strikeforce press release: “I am looking forward to going back to work and fighting at the highest level," said the 33-year-old Emelianenko. During his nine year professional fight career, which included a four and a half year stay with the world’s former top MMA promotion, the now defunct PRIDE Fighting Championship, the Russian native has faced and defeated all comers. The good: Fedor will fight soon, and he will fight on Showtime, more widely available to average American MMA fans than a pay-per-view. This will definitely bolster Strikeforce's reputation as a promotion as their willingness to co-promote with M-1 means that they beat out the UFC on getting Fedor. Co-promotion was a sticking point with Fedor and the UFC, as the UFC was willing to give Fedor every demand except for that one. This could also help Strikeforce attract up-and-coming heavyweights, as it seems everyone wants a shot at Fedor. The bad: In Strikeforce, Fedor will likely face Alistair Overeem, Fabricio Werdum or Brett Rogers. As an MMA fan, I know that they are formidable opponents. But those names do nothing to rouse the interest of a casual fan, and any fight that Strikeforce can make will not get anywhere near the buzz as Fedor vs. Brock Lesnar would have. __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO Last edited by MC; 08-04-2009 at 01:42 AM.

08-03-2009, 07:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 25	yup he is gonna run through all the strikeforce guys and maintain his unbeatable image and there will always be a "what if" * beside his name __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

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07-31-2009, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	M-1 hates me. They hate us all. What else would explain this?

08-05-2009, 01:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 18	his gonna destroy everyone

08-08-2009, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
JungleB Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 76 Drives: 96 VW Passat GLX Rep Power: 17	Does anyone know how long Lesnar is contractually obligated to stay with the UFC? There's always the possibility that he could bail on the UFC to go after Fedor in M-1. I don't think Brock is in this entirely for the money, he may also want to prove he's the best and he wants the challenge. As for the fight I'll have to say Brock will take it. Wrestling seems to be the superior mma discipline.

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molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 286	bj penn - bjj \| gsp - kyokushin karate \| spider- mt \| machida - karate. no other champ is a wrestler. p.s - cant seem to "enter" on my phone.

07-31-2009, 10:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	That's exactly right. Fedor does have a financial stake in M-1. And the UFC refuses to co-promote with them. And for that I can not blame the UFC.

08-03-2009, 06:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Great. So we'll get to see Fedor and Brett Rogers. Yay. </sarcasm>

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second_2_nun Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oc Posts: 35 Drives: 08 bmw e92 Rep Power: 18	epic fail on fedor

08-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 268	The old 'Ricksonitis' or 'Frank Shamrock' deal is going on--cherry picking opponents, or pitting yourself against no-namers and demanding big money. Allistair isn't a no-namer though, that boy can some drop bombs.

08-03-2009, 08:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Ha! Overeem. Would love to see him pass a CSAC test. Size is not an indicator of HGH or steroid use, BUT growth of the jaw and brow are.