Drew McFedries Ousted from Miletich Camp

by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 11, 2009 9:51 PM EDT

After his fight with Xavier Foupa-Pokam, McFedries lambasted his training camp, saying they weren't supportive enough. Apparently Pat Miletich decided if "The Massacre" wasn't happy, then he should train elsewhere. McFedries responded with:

“I think there are other guys in the gym that feel the same way, but they’re not going to speak up, because they’re afraid, they’re afraid of the same result happening to them, that happened to me.”

Is there really trouble at MFS? Many high-profile names have left the camp (e.g. Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler) - is that due to internal conflicts or just established fighters wanting to branch out on their own?

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Fighters who deliver 1st round KOs are NOT welcome at MFS.

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jun 11, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

I've heard A LOT

of talk that MFS is a pretty damn negative camp.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 12, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions

How’s that possible? Miletich seems all sunshine and ice cream.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jun 12, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions

He did cup WAMMA’s balls for a while.

by Ahhhoki on Jun 12, 2009 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Really?!

Can you offer some examples besides the obvious one that certain fighters are not there anymore?

by chrisbboy82 on Jun 12, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Seems like a group of over charged wrestlers with way too much testosterone. A good model for the rise and fall that MFS has gone through. Guys that are driven to work hard, but don’t let new people in. They butt heads with everyone creating a short term great place to push your self and long term a rotten way to live. I don’t have any inside knowledge of MFS, but that’s the impression I get from what is being said and my experience with wrestling team dynamics. Maybe you would like to paint a picture for us Brent?

by szucconi on Jun 12, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd been wondering about this.

Particularly after reading Blood In the Cage, which, while fellating MFS, seemed to hint at a lot of internal strife. Primarily, Jens Pulver bullying Tim Silvia was a big thing to me. Berating, abusing and harassing a teammate sure seems like a great way to build morale…

by inadvertentgroinstrike on Jun 12, 2009 3:17 AM EDT reply actions