Fedor Emelianenko to Hold Press Conference This Wednesday in Anaheim (L.A. Times Update)
by Kid Nate on Jul 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT
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From a M-1 Global Press Release:
"Since the cancellation (of "Affliction: Trilogy"), there has been a great deal of speculation regarding Fedor and M-1. On Wednesday, the media and fans will be able to hear what's going on with Fedor from the man himself.
"Of course, it still doesn't imply we are ready to accept any conditions [the UFC] will throw at us. We want to talk to the UFC about having Fedor compete against some of their fighters, but only within the framework of co-promotional efforts with M-1 Global."
"Emelianenko, 30-1, is perceived by many within the industry to be a free agent and it is believed he is being courted by every major MMA promotion in the world."
It seems quite clear that as long as Fedor is managed by Vadim Finkelstein, aka the Russian Don King, that there will be no softening of the demands that have heretofore kept the world's #1 heavyweight MMA fighter out of the world's #1 MMA organization.
*UPDATE*
From the L.A. Times blog:
A long-awaited agreement between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the man considered the world's best mixed martial arts fighter, Fedor Emelianenko, is expected to be announced by UFC President Dana White on Friday, a source with information about the negotiations told The Times today.
The source, who asked not to be identified because he's not authorized to speak publicly about the dealings, called negotiations between the UFC and Fedor "very civil" just days after Fedor's scheduled Affliction Trilogy fight Saturday against Josh Barnett was canceled.
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UGH!!!
Enough with the co-promotion bullshit!
by Patrick79x on Jul 28, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
i know! since fedors management used sherdog to gauge fans intrest in barnetts replacement, lets have a poll to show them we think they’re idiots with this co-promotion garbage.
by sadface on Jul 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
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I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 5:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Fedor looks like they took his puppy away in that pic.
:(
by willydynamite on Jul 28, 2009 4:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I was going to say the same thing! That pic made me laugh out loud….
by P4P is a stupid concept on Jul 28, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Good luck with that one, Vadim.
Everyone who cares about this issue offers up a collective cringe every time we see or hear “co-promotion”. Just stop already…
Anyway, I look forward to hearing what Fedor has to say.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Sign the fucking contract, Fedor.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
^
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree completely
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
by Loot on Jul 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I sure hope someone puts him on the spot and brings up what his brother said about M1 and Vadim
by reciprocal on Jul 28, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If I have said it once, I've said it a thousand times....
Lets just build this man a soccer stadium already and be done with it.
"Brock Lesnar is a Bi-Polar Bear"
that is my all time favorite Fedor pic!!
“i want ice cream.”
"I’m not going to stop yelling because that would mean, I lost the fight!"-Kenny Powers
shooter/cutter for AllElbows.com
O RLY?
Shameless self-promotion! http://twitter.com/scb0212
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jul 28, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
such an impressive sweater collection
fedor “the last huxtable” emelianenko
by woooburn on Jul 28, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Where do you think all his money goes? Bet it’s a custom Armani collection.
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
He looks like Private Pile from the movie "Full Metal Jacket" here...
Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
I got you both beat, I’ll be home in 30 minutes to post it
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 5:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Brother, I think woooburn might have the “chubby russian robot” beat. ^ The last Huxtable. Classic.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
But can he top this picture?
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I don’t think most things posted here can top that. Hello new desktop background!
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
nice.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
I’ve been saving that pic for a special occasion, I would say this qualifies if the Times report is true.
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 9:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Where’s it from? Gotta be from back in the PRIDE days, yeah?
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m assuming but to be honest I’m not sure, I just found it one day doing a Google image search.
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
A classic, none the less.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 29, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
He looks the exact opposite of tough. If I saw him walking down the street I’d think I could beat his ass………then he’d rip my arm off and beat me with it.
by attgnp on Jul 28, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Co-Promotion
How about they put a tiny M1 logo on the ring. Bruce Buffer will say co-promoted by M1 Global, but the TV broadcast will give it the same treatement as the buffer 360. Also Fedors money will go 10% directly to Fedor and 90% to M1 global for “co-promotion” Finkie as minority owner of M1 will recieve 20% of the M1 “promotion” fee.
Otherwise Fedor and M1 sign a standard UFC contract + he is allowed to fight in some silly russian wrestling sport.
I think the above should work…
Ohh and M1 global needs to post at least 10 craigslist russia postings to promote the fight.
Huge Fedor fan.
But I’m fucking over it. He was a great Pride champion. But he is quickly becoming irrelevant. It’s obvious that he does not want to fight the best fighters in the world any more. Finky will make even less money because his fighter will never step in the ring for a good payday ever again.
It’s just amazing.
by Madskillz on Jul 28, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
If he dodges the UFC here, I’m probably done.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
This screams of ducking the UFC. Holding the presser two days before the UFC presser, the statement being put out through M-1, once again invoking his needing co-promotion. I am just tired of it, and wish him the best as he fades quietly into obscurity. It is really sad because I am a big fan.
"Will Rogers never met Barry Switzer."
by Broncho1673 on Jul 28, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
theres no probably for me. if he doesn’t sign with the ufc i am done. i know it means nothing as im not a journalist or someone with pull, but i will never buy another ppv if hes on the card. enough is enough.
by sadface on Jul 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree. Tired of this BS. We can blame Finkie all we want, but Fedor is the man that choose to be associated with this scumbag. If he really wanted to fight for the fans and please us he want sign the contract.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You can also guarantee a lengthy expletive-filled tirade from Brock Lesnar....
…on Fedor if he turns chicken and runs away.
If Fedor does not sign, with Brock waiting and chomping at the bit to fight him, then this would give the impression that he fears Brock and wants no part of him, thereby shattering his reputation…his mystique…..his marketability.
Am I the only one who thinks that Fedor may believe in the infamous “conditions” just as, if not more strongly than Vadim and is just using him as his bad guy? Its a very normal business strategy…
Gee, logical . . .
No one wants to hear that around here. It so much easier to keep trumping up these baseless claims against his manager than understand the negotiating process.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
What a case
Wow, we got an Aleks quote, alleged tell all’s from a message board insider and a media conspiracy to not report the fraud.
Yet more posturing...
Emelianenko, 30-1, is perceived by many within the industry to be a free agent and it is believed he is being courted by every major MMA promotion in the world.
Let him be courted. All of the other promotions are small time compared to the UFC, especially now. Nobody else can provide the paydays, the supply of credible opponents, or the regular fights that the UFC can.
I say let them do their posturing and go out and be courted. When they realize what’s left out there in the MMA world these days, they can come groveling back. We just watched them bury yet another organization that was short-sighted enough to co-promote with them. Let’s see who’s still stupid enough to bet their organization on this amazing “framework” of theirs.
by Meeaaat on Jul 28, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I don’t see why that little bit of marketing would bother anyone. Agents do that sort of thing all the time in every sport. Pretty much a standard practice to make your client seem as desirable as possible.
Be angry about the co-promotion thing.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not saying agents shouldn’t try to do their best for their clients, they should – although with what’s come out lately, I’m not so sure Vadim is doing things in Fedor’s best interests in the first place.
The issue I take with this is how arrogant they remain after taking part in the sinking of yet another organization. Who’s left to take them in on these terms, and at his price tag? They continue to talk like this, while in reality they have such a feeble amount of bargaining power with the UFC. The UFC doesn’t need them. As a fan, I just hope this is all talk to try to bolster their position, and that they’ve already accepted there isn’t any other organization that comes close to providing what the UFC can.
correction
“….kept the world’s #1 heavyweight MMA fighter out of the world’s #1 MMA organization.”
by P4P is a stupid concept on Jul 28, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
Fedor would kill them all at the same time
…and then eat Torres.
by P4P is a stupid concept on Jul 29, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Then Brock would come in, break a beer bottle of Coors light over Fedor's head,
….knock him out, and start spitting and screaming into the camera : BLAAAARRRRGGGGGHHH!!
;)
Fedor is not the #1 heavyweight in the world, Brock Lesnar is. Brock has been the one growing the business, bringing ppv buys, and beating the top fighters in the top company in the world. How Fedor and Lesnar stack up, thats for a different conversation. But for Fedor to be the greatest ever, he needs to fight in the UFC and he needs to fight their top three – Couture, Mir, and Lesnar – who he hasn’t fought yet.
How many professional fights does Heidenrich Lesnar have?
by P4P is a stupid concept on Jul 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahead of the curve maybe
He’s probably 2.
I can’t put Barnett in their anymore. Fedor has to fight or as Lesnar beats other guys he could move up.
You had Barnett there before?
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 5:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
my point only being that Lesnar is out there fighting the best and drawing big numbers. Fedor is not. That is why he has to come to the UFC now. Where else can he get the best fights? Overeem or Werdum or Rogers in Strikeforce? Have him come in and fight Couture to establish himself and fulfill promises made to Randy, then have him fight Lesnar after he curbstomps Carwin or Cain.
Is he, though?
In the past 12 months:
Who has Brock fought: Mir (Loss), Couture and Mir (again)
Who has Fedor fought: Sylvia, Arlovski
So in both cases, they are fighting former UFC HW champs, or what I consider “top competition”.
But I agree with you…Fedor was fighting 7’ tall freaks and professional fighters like Matt Lindland while Heidenrich Lesnar was fighting The Undertaker. I mean…. Fedor never got in the ring with Triple H…..
by P4P is a stupid concept on Jul 29, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
You all like to joke around regarding Brock's previous employment...
…but I bet in a REAL FIGHT, Triple H would make Fedor wish he was back in Russia fighting Cans again….
Just ‘cause WRASSLIN’ is scripted, doesn’t mean the “performers” don’t know how to kicks someone’s ass for real when it’s required.
Maybe if Brock keeps beats Cain/Shane, and Fedor beats up on cartoon characters in Japan.
It is a bit premature to be saying Brock is #1.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Would be pretty funny if Velasquez beat Shane or vice-versa...
’Cause you would have a matchup that sounds like it was straight out of the WWE :
BROCK VS. CAIN (Kane)
BROCK VS. SHANE
lol.
i dont see the point in him fighting mir.
Mir can’t stand with him and probably can’t submit him.
I personally would like to see Fedor come in and fight not only Randy and Brock, but also Lyoto and Anderson since both walk around in the 215-220 range. It could be the first time three of the top four fighters in the p4p ranks ever fought.
But I’m a dreamer.
by willydynamite on Jul 28, 2009 5:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Anyone have any idea if this is going to be open to the public? I’m unemployed and not far from Anaheim so it’d give me something to do.
Ask what Fedor thinks about his brother’s statement SVP.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
I’d love to ask that and whatever else most of the “media” isn’t going to ask him. I’ve found out where it’s being held but still no dice on if public is welcome.
Save some money and put him on a bus to Canada for meds.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
normally
I’d disagree with that idea, being a Canadian, however I believe in “special” circumstances, and I think someone asking Fedor and his handler the real questions people want answered, and not the usual canned questions qualifies.
Still trying to figure out if fans are allowed. On M-1 Global’s site it states
“Fans and media alike will get to hear Fedor discuss the cancellation of “Trilogy” during a Wednesday press conference in Anaheim."
I’ve sent KidNate an email, so if I’m allowed I"ll be there with camera, pad and pen.
I’m sure Stikeforce is interested but not sure if Coker and Showtime will dish out the money to sign him since he is not that much of a draw in the U.S. Sure there is Rogers and Overeem which would be exciting, but after that then who?
It's not just him
Whoever Fedor fights is going to demand half a million, and there’s only one opponent at this time that can make that fight profitable.
What’s his name, folks?
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Fabricio Werdum
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Tim Hague
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Butterbean
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
ISHII
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
James Thompson
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Don Frye
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 5:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not a bad idea....
unfortunately, good ol’ Bill discovered that he’d rather not get his ass kicked night in and night out in the octagon so he passed on trying to fight in the MMA world.
i was going to say eddie sanchez… im right, right?
by sadface on Jul 28, 2009 5:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This guy + Kimbo and maybe couture if he wins. Depending on the evolution of the division there may be more or less. There may be superfights too.
You don't look like a Tanaka.
Im so sick of this...
Why is this time any different than any of the other times he has “tried” to work a deal with the UFC? IT IS NOT ANY FUCKING DIFFERENT! Go back to Japan and beat up cans Fedor, It’s obvious you are a scared little rabbit in the sights of all the big time HW fighters. Quit protecting your record!
Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
but only within the framework of co-promotional efforts with M-1 Global."
Did they really say this again?!!
Ugh! Just go away already. I’m more than fine with Lesnar, Carwin, Velasquez, Dos Santos, Cro to the Cop, Randy, Gonzaga Mir and Kongo. Not to mention all the new talent TUF 10 is bringing.
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
He will have to give up his belt
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
WAMMA has given up on existence
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
I got the picture from the Sherdog thread. I think I need a shower.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Sons of bitches have their moments
Im creating my own belt
MMAWAOOUTS
Mixed Martial Arts Alliance Of Organazations Unified Title Sytems
My office will be in my parents basement, im appointing Fedor champion
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Where does the W come from?
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
I don’t know. If I start editing there I’ll kill myself.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew The Donald was providing some financial backing for the enormous Affliction salaries, but I’m unclear as to what Pauly Shore’s role was\is in WAMMA?
Again with the co-promotion bullshit
If co-promotion meant putting it on t.v. in Russia then I’m sure that Dana would have no problem. However, logically, in reality or in a business sense the UFC co-promoting does nothing for them, why would they do it. If M-1 was this great business that it’s trying to come off as, then start your own damned promotion, but we all know they wouldn’t last more then a year. Where would that put Fedor then. If Fedor’s management truly wants to keep Fedor the #1, then they have to drop the co-promotion bullshit and work with the UFC on the championship clause, otherwise Fedor is only going to be #1 for a very short time to come, and then he’ll fade away.
As long as we and everyone else are talking about Fedor he will remain relevant. We need to stage a week where no one talks about or speaks his name and spread it maybe his managment will think people are fed up with them and get him in the UFC. but as long as we hold on to and talk about every thing Fedor then it doesnt matter
Vadim’s master plan is crumbling, and I don’t think he even knows it. The only thing working for Fedor is how fucking good he is. Period. He’s dosen’t have a marketable look or attitude, and the only thing M-1 Global has to ride on is Fedor being #1 Heavyweight in the world. But what happens if Strikeforce and UFC don’t want him? He goes to Japan and fights…who? Cans, and guys who aren’t experienced enough to be a legit threat. That #1 Heavyweight is going to slip away, and then what is Vadim going to bargain with? His best bet is to cash in right now, before Fedor loses, or retires, because I don’t think he’s gotten the pay day he’s been looking for.
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
Losing is a huge risk. One loss to Fedor and he is done with. All those promotions they messed with will remember it.
Which is different then the situation Frank Mir is in right now. He has such a good relationship with Zuffa, that they let him come back from a motorcycle accident despite horrible performances.
There is something to be said for two sided loyalty.
by AlwaysRelaxing on Jul 28, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
That was insightful.
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 28, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
From LA TImes
A long-awaited agreement between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the man considered the world’s best mixed martial arts fighter, Fedor Emelianenko, is expected to be announced by UFC President Dana White on Friday, a source with information about the negotiations told The Times today.
The source, who asked not to be identified because he’s not authorized to speak publicly about the dealings, called negotiations between the UFC and Fedor “very civil” just days after Fedor’s scheduled Affliction Trilogy fight Saturday against Josh Barnett was canceled.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/07/fedor-emelianenko-ufc-finalizing-deal.html
hahaha…I just wanted to add that since most of you will go nuts by Friday. Also, if he was signed to the UFC, shouldn’t Fedor wait until Friday to announce the deal? hmmm…
This is fun to watch…
=)
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I call mega bullshit. Not buying into a damn thing anyone says until something is 100% announced by both parties.
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 28, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you know Kimo died?
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Jul 28, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Even tho I’ve been spewing hate against Finkie and Fedor for possibly not signing with the UFC, if this is true, I’ll do a complete 180 and jump for joy. Good find Supe.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
The sad thing is that Fedor is a nice guy and everyone is trying to make Finkie and Fedor the villain here. They are just trying to get a good deal that would meet the goals of both parties. Thats the whole definition of business, and why it is so tough to get deals done.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thats the whole definition of business, and why it is so tough to get deals done.
Except with Brock Lesnar, Georges St Pierre, Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, Rampage Jackson, Forrest Griffin….
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Last time I checked, they didn’t have a company relying on their backs.
=)
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Let’s not go that far and not let Finkie off the hook. This is a man that is not out for Fedor’s best interests only, but his company’s best interests as well. If Finkie was a good manager, he would have had Fedor in the UFC a couple years ago and Fedor would be a huge name in America instead of still only having a cult following.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Its both their companies, so they both have interest in it.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Well personally, I don’t see M-1 ever becoming anything. But thats beside the point. I still believe M-1 would have had more exposure now if Fedor had been in the UFC the past 2 years with a little M-1 logo on his shorts and his banner than it had in Affliction and Bodog.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO
@ calling M-1 a company.
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
I’m sure those guys just laid down and accepted whatever contract Zuffa offered.
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I don’t have enough to do a post on it, but I’ve heard Lorenzo is in LA today with Dana to hash out this deal.
by Michael Rome on Jul 28, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yup, I also heard that Fedor will or had (not sure which one) a meeting with Coker as well.
Everything is in good terms with everyone though, so thats always good to hear. LOL at the “very civil” quote from LA Times though.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
“The source, who asked not to be identified because he’s not authorized to speak publicly "
I know this is how many stories get broken, but does this not seem like awfully good timing? A little suspect?
"FROM LA TIMES" UPDATED!
“The source, who asked not to be identified because he’s not authorized to speak publicly about the dealings, said, “I will only be identified as COLEKO”
This Fedor signing is official.
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I just came on myself a little bit.
by willydynamite on Jul 28, 2009 6:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Can't be possible
We’ve spent 3 days turning Finkie into the world’s super villain only to have negotiations reported as civil and productive.
Exactly, MMA fans are the most fickle, easily persuaded fan base I have ever seen.
Another reason why the 18-34 demographic is so coveted.
=)
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess
you’ve never met a Packers fan. :)
"The latest Brett Favre summer saga apparently has come to an end. The 39-year-old reportedly informed the Vikings on Tuesday that he will not come out of retirement for a 19th season."
The greatest news I've heard all year!
Dana is the best thing to ever happen to MMA.
by Riney on Jul 28, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 16 recs
Rec’d. This is irrefutable.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock Lesnar wouldn’t have sold 200k without the UFC machine behind him.
How does it feel, watching MMA be monopolized?
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really a concern of mine
I liked the idea the first time until UFC completely fucked it up!!!! You know after the purchase of Pride and constant pissing matches they had with all there fighters.
I’m fine as long as Dana doesn’t revert back to a fucktard this time around.
I seem to recall him selling several hundred thousand on his first UFC PPV from the pro wrestling crossover. UFC research indicates those fans aren’t returning?
Logic is referring to the K-1 Dynamite!! card Brock was on for his first fight.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Dana has sold more than that.
He has sold more than 80 UFC events. He has sold to Bud Light, Burger King, Harley and countless others.
a fuktard is someone who is incompetent, lacks drive and is incapable of decision making. Dana is non of those things.
by Riney on Jul 28, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
meh
Dana didn’t even want TUF. He’s the right guy at the right time, but the best thing to ever happen to MMA? I dunno.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
I will give you
three shots to name someone or something better.
by Riney on Jul 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Lorenzo Fertitta?
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 9:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Satoru Sayama?
Don’t get me wrong, White has been very important to the history of MMA. He’s a tireless and effective promoter, both of individual bouts, his company, and the sport as a whole. I’d even agree that he’s been the most important figure in the modernization and popularization of North American MMA (and I’d probably extend that to international MMA if current trends continue). I just don’t know if he’s hands down on his own the most important figure ever in MMA. The fact that he’s absolutely in the conversation as such speaks volumes about just how important he is though.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Royce Gracie.
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by Mike Fagan on Jul 28, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fucking THIS
The Gracies are responsible for any of us having any idea what MMA is – even if you are like Subo and just started watching two months ago, you still never would have seen it if Rorion hadn’t thought of putting on UFC 1.
Love u, Subo.
BOOSH
If we keep it up, I guess his mother would receive 50% of the credit. But they failed. Zuffa has succeeded.
Well they (the Gracies) succeeded at what they intended to do, which was to stage the most elaborate Gracies in Action movie yet. SEG and WOW failed to make it a viable going concern, but they played a pretty important role in the history of MMA themselves. Besides, if they didn’t succeed to the extent that they did we wouldn’t be exactly where we are today—and if they had succeeded to a huge extent then your favorite man-child might still be managing fighters and running gym classes.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
The Gracies do not give a shit about MMA, they want everyone to acknowledge that Gracie Jiu Jitsu is king.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
LOL I don't like Dana White.
But he has done more for MMA than any other person. Period. 90% of the people reading this blog wouldn’t be here.
That’s a cute way of saying ‘I disagree yet cannot make a case for anyone else’
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Double fail.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I don’t know what the deal is. Just assume it was an awesome counter-point, kthxbye.
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by Mike Fagan on Jul 28, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
lol
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
explodes
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope this is correct.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
If Fedor doesn't sign with the UFC
This is hard to say but…….
F.T.P.!
(if you’re hispanic you’ll know what I’m talking about… If not watch the George Lopez HBO special)
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Finkie – Fuck That Puto!
Millen – Fuck That Puto!
Fedor – I <3 Fedor :)
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And for those who can’t watch the Lopez special and aren’t hispanic….
Fuck That Puto!
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
FTP!!!!! <——- Click Here :)
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
*In Russion accent
Wut is up now, motherfucker?!!!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
YES! Somewhere, as we type, Fedor is in a dark room filled with motion capture imaging cameras, wearing a black suit covered in blue balls! “Right round kick Fedor! Good… Left Jab!…Excellent….”
by Kwisatz Haderach on Jul 28, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
If Dana White gives in to Finkie and lets this co promotion garbage happen… I will lose tons of respect for him.
This drama is ridiculous.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll give 10-1 odds that there is no co-promo with M-1 involved.
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
More likely the co-promotion garbage was simply part of negotiations all along and was dropped in favor of a deal.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Nah, I bet he just has one logo on the mat and lets Fedor have some on his gear. Thats it.
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedor vs Couture first.
Then prolly Mir then Lesnar.
Dana said just day ago that he would probably get Lesnar first
Take that for what it is worth.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Lesnar or Randy first. It may be in Randy’s contract that he gets first shot at Fedor.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Then Lesnar. Get Mir out of here, he won’t matter if they sign Fedor.
He will get the Werdum treatment.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
No, he’ll fight Kongo and then (if he wins) the winner of Cain/Shane.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That is of course that Randy beats Nog first…
=)
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
And Big Nog should take that. He looks to be in phenomenal shape this time around. No recovery from staph to hold him back.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Dana has stated on several occasions that Fedor would instantly receive a title shot were he ever to sign with the UFC.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
UFC 103 in Dallas!!!
But instead of American Airlines Center it will be moved to the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium with that sick ass HD screen.
YYYYYUUUUUUSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! lol
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate to get on my soapbox… but:
Everyone was bearish on this thing but I GAURANTEED FEDOR WOULD BE IN THE UFC.
by mmalogic on Jul 28, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
You go right ahead.
I have been waiting for it. mmalogic told you so! eat it suckas!
True.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok
But lets get some statue of limitations settled on these predictions. Didn’t Affliction start and die before that became true?
I posted exactly what was gonna happen back in January… 5 fucking days after Affliction had its second show. Everyone was reporting “better than expected ppv numbers”… here’s my post:
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/1/29/740362/affliction-is-done
Exactly what happened except it took them longer than 7 days to make the announcement.
by mmalogic on Jul 28, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
So is the “Vadim steals from Fedor” meme something your going to keep throwing out there, or are you going to ignore it from here on out?
I posted exactly what was gonna happen to affliction back in January… 5 days after their second show when everybody was reporting “better than expected ppv sales”.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/1/29/740362/affliction-is-done
Except for the announcement taking more than 7 days everything happened exactly as I said it would.
by mmalogic on Jul 28, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL, the infamous Affliction Is Done Thread On Feb.
There was a lot of wrong in that right, I may add.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec
logic is the man!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It ain’t over til the Fat Lady sings. I am not buying this until I hear it announced. Then I’ll admit you were right.
by Michael Rome on Jul 28, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, you also talked about a number of weight class changes that were headed our way that Lorenzo flatly contradicted at the Expo :)
Eventually, it will have to happen because the weight divisions are becoming too stacked. 195 is a must at this point because LHW is such a logjam.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
I’m a believer.
You always seem to have the inside scoop.
I get paid $3k an hour. I would never write an MMA newsletter. Besides the best stuff is right here on BloodyElbow… keep enjoying.
by mmalogic on Jul 28, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Just curious, what type of jobs pay 3k an hour?
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
High class whore with a heart of gold.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jul 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
And the hints begin…
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That must be why your comments turn green.
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by Eugene Schelfaut on Jul 28, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
If he is signed it’d be interesting to see if he gets the immediate title shot or Randy gets first crack at him..
Dana has said more than once immediate title shot
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
should Randy
not get the first crack? It is the reason he bailed from the UFC for as long as ge did
What if Randy loses to Nog?
They have to announce an opponent tomorrow, and it has to be Brock.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Jumping the gun a bit here
but if it is true do you guys think they’ll do Fedor/Lesnar at UFC 106 in Vegas in November or wait til 108 on January 2nd?
I’m assuming the UFC won’t want to overshadow Rampage/Rashad at UFC 107.
Jumping the gun?
Don’t you read updates??
COLEKO is the secret source. The signing is official. If you’re not familiar with Coleko I’m sorry.
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedor/Brock ASAP
Fedro is ready to fight right now
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
So I should buy my tickets now?
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
Dont say that Luke, Dont say that Luke.
I HAVE TICKETS!!!!!!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa
Brock has taken his time between each fight so far. You think he’ll agree to fight Fedor with 1.5 months to prepare?
You really think they would do that fight at 103? Seems to that Fedor/Brock has Vegas fight written all over it. I think they would wanna capitalize on getting the biggest gate possible off that fight. Unless of course you have inside info.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure Luke has more sources than we do
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
Oh I’m positive he does. Not questioning his credibility. I had just assumed Fedor/Brock had Vegas written all over it, so I’m shocked they’d do it in Dallas.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Zuffa will make him known very, very quickly- I wouldn’t worry about it.
"He hit like a bitch."
by SMC on Jul 28, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You better believe Dana will make him famous.
UFC Primetime anyone???
Fuck yes!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
A word on Fedor's management...
I agree with most of you guys that, as a fan, Fedor’s management is annoying. But, it’s not hard to see why Fedor is sticking with the guy – he has received some humongous paydays that he wouldn’t have received had he signed with the UFC after the demise of Pride. From Fedor’s perspective, maybe the promotions have tanked, but Fedor himself sure has walked away with a nice pile o’ cash. At this point, it’s hard to imagine any promotion being able to pay him what the UFC can pay him, of course. But it’s also hard to find fault, from a business perspective, with Fedor’s management and their choices with regards to Fedor’s pocketbook.
Bullshit
Dana offered to make him the highest paid fighter in the world after they bought Pride
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yep
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
But, when you add up all the other bells and whistles that Fedor/M1 got from Affliction. M1 probably stood to make more money/be in a better position to be an actual promoter by taking the Affliction deal.
Now that no one is around to give them all those bells and whistles (and Zuffa probably can throw some more money into the pot) The Zuffa deal is the best one out there.
Man if this is true i will like shit my pants!!!!
But then again i am nervous of what Michael Rome said in the comments on another Fedor article. That there might be some backlash to the UFC. Hope not though. I cant wait!
by bigislandboi808 on Jul 28, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
OK HERE IT GOES:
100% BROCK is FIRST.
95% certain BROCK VERSUS FEDOR will be on UFC 103. AS THE NEW NEW MAIN EVENT
Suck on that bitches
by mmalogic on Jul 28, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
YES
This may be the momentous week in the history of the sport…
Up until now, of course.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
These last two weeks are gonna give me asthma.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jul 28, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
These events will pale in comparison to what the future holds, man. I can’t wait.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Stop it.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jul 28, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s not cool.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Does it get bigger than that?
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jul 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes,
But I was just trying to illustrate how I might react to news bigger than Fedor in the UFC.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
I’m just glad that classic film has made it to a message board/comments field .gif posting level of notoriety.
by An Old Friend on Jul 28, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
What the hell is it?
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by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m guessing some kind of freaky deeky Jesus camp
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It seriously creeps me out.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
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by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t watch Jesus Camp.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Deal.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
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by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome movie – they had to shut down the camp over it.
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by Scott C. Broussard on Jul 28, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing in general
This one was the Christian equivalent of the places that raises suicide bombers.
Oh Boy
1. I’m an atheist, so I have problems with religion in general.
2. I also don’t think a 9-year-old boy has the knowledge or experience to be a priest at that age, which is what they encourage them to do.
3. This particular Jesus Camp takes kids and nearly creates a militant Christian militia out of them – give them a gun & they’d use it to “take back America.”
I won’t go any further than that here because of the moratorium against religion-talk here, but my email is on my profile if you want more.
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by Scott C. Broussard on Jul 29, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I think 9 is about the age you need for that kind of thing.
I dislike Matt Hughes and Twidder.
by MonkeyCHops on Jul 29, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That would make sense
Finkie has expressed all week an interest in getting Fedor a fight right away seeing the Barnett fight canceled. Brock isn’t injured and UFC 103 needs a headline.
why do we have to be bitches?
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good Question. Why do you?
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you Jesus. It is finally time. I like Brock by utter destruction and i can’t wait for everyone to say that a man with 6 fights is the undisputed HW champion of the world.
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s no shoo-in for Brock, but even if he doesn’t win, he can’t lose.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Your right Fedor is the most dangerous opponent in the world for Brock. With that being said I am predicting that he doesn’t lose a single round.
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL! Either way, A LOT of fan boys are going to be crying after that fight is over, GUARANTEED!
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I won’t be. If Fedor wins his first fight in the Octagon, against Brock, he’s the best ever.
This fight will sell 2 million buys.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If? Pfft! You mean when.
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL!
At Fedor having to beat Brock to be considered the best ever.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
If he loses, you still think he’s the best ever?
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Assuming we’re talking best heavyweight, who has a better resume in the event he loses to Lesnar?
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Lesnar
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock Lesnar.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedor Emilianenko!
That! Just! Happened!!!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock Lesnar…
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 28, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Will you still conside Fedor the best ever if Brock beats him in a similar fashion to his Mir beating.
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He’d cement his legacy as the best ever.
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by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i think if they do a primetime for fedor/brock, i think it will hit 2 mil. if not i think they will still get around the 1.5 mil record. those last 500k+ are hard to get. i also feel that if fedor wins, he will be considered the goat mma hw ever (with no doubters), maybe even the greatest p4p ever (although that gsp dude might have a thing or two to say about that before his career is over) and if he loses he will still be considered the best hw ever for a while, unless brock goes on a 2 or 3year 5-6 fight tear. if brock beats fedor, he will still have alot of workmto do to be considered the best hw ever and if fedor wins, he’s the best automatically, regardles if he ever loses after that. CAN NOT WAIT! HOPE IT’S TRUE! :)
And Randy Couture gets pwned again by Zuffa should be the title.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If Fedor had simply come to the UFC earlier, that fight could’ve happened years ago.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Meh, all this shit is really all Randy’s doing.
If he doesn’t “resign” when Dana offers Fedor more money than Randy was getting, this whole chain of events (Monte Cox, Yarrenoka, no Monte Cox, Affliction, no Affliction could have been avoided).
Can’t say Randy is getting pwned by anyone when he is the one that made the snowball and pushed it down the mountain.
by Phildo on Jul 28, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If you are wrong I will seriously hate you forever for getting my hopes up.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
me 2
Logic, this is a loser leaves BE post!!
You better be right!
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
He has no outs. He probably doesn’t have another offer worth half of the Zuffa one. He has to sign.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly.
And someone said it earlier maybe they agreed about him wearing the M-1 logo on his trunks. That’s better than nothing. You’re still getting exposure from the biggest MMA org.
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s going to cost Finkie $100k every 6 months
by bignerd on Jul 28, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Unless they put it on the contract. I’m sure they’d rather let them promote that shit for free instead of co promoting and finally bagging the most wanted heavyweight in the world.
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I popped a 16oz right when I read the news. :)
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m just at work refreshing this not giving a fuck about what’s going on at work.
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
WINN!!!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm on vacation
Watching old UFC Unleashed’s. Just saw Rampage beat up Wandrlei.
Having a MMAgasm right now.
Captain and coke here
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
Lit a doobie myself...
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by funnytiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I keep refreshing this page
to see if there is an update #2 saying this is not true!
Alright, I got lost in the comments. I’ve been following all day, but had to step out
What am I missing? Breakdown please? Here’s what I’m piecing together ;
1. The Fedor/UFC deal is just about official
2. Fedor/Brock at 103 (are you fucking kidding me!?)
It looks like Luke and Logic are the sources, but I can’t find where it started. Can someone help me out?
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
The LA Times is the source for the Fedor/UFC deal being in the final stages.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/07/fedor-emelianenko-ufc-finalizing-deal.html
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
I will make it my mission
To be at every UFC event Fedor fights in. Savings account here I come. It’ll probably feel surreal.
Brock Lesnar by third round technical knockout.
This will either be prophetic or come back to bite me, but that’s my prediction.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
I said that yesterday
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
You go straight to hell
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Neither is Hong Man Choi
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
Ho Ming Chi is one hell of a typo.
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Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
True.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s gweat. Wec’d.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Reccing a supremacy post? Now we truly are in the end times!
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
The center cannot hold!
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jul 28, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not racial transcendence, guys
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Wowsers that’s awesome
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Ben Franklin
by donkeypunch on Jul 28, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I am going to step out on that limb just a little bit further. Brock by 2nd round TKO.
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock will get Zulu’d
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock by hulksmash
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
Not takedowns.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Dana's tune regarding Fedor change now?
He sure quieted down about Kimbo, not that we should expect the promoter to bash one of his fighters.
Still, is he going to be saying the same old stuff about Fedor having to “prove” himself in some way? Will he now be the greatest thing ever in Dana’s eyes? Somewhere in between?
Sure it does
He’s right in thinking that if you don’t fight in the UFC, who the fuck are you?
Now he is and now Dana changes his tune.
Of course, Dana will now say he is a scary dude who just destroyed two All Time Great former UFC HW champs and might be the only man on the planet who can stop the unstoppable force that is Brock Lesnar.
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
From Shawn on FL:
the winner of the fedor v. brock fight will officially be the holder of the OMFG SCARIEST DUDE EVER title.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hopefully Brock pulls Vadim out of Fedor’s ass and beats him over the head with it.
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
And then a frosty Coors ... Uh... BUD Light...
Sorry Dana.
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by funnytiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Man, everyone in here’s celebrating like it’s official! Come on y’all don’t get my hopes up for nothing!
ufc4, thanks for the link, the parts that I was talking about was Luke & Logic saying it’s on for 103. I couldn’t find where that conversation started.
If they’re already talking 103, then there must be more info out there than the LA Times blog though.
I trust L & L, but more sources PLEEEAASSSEE!!!
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
It’s called faith my son.
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What is your gut telling you?
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh shit, now I’m starting to get pumped. Is this really happening? Fedor in the UFC? Kimbo on TUF? Lyoto as the champ everyone loves?
I FUCKING LOVE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!
And I’m buying Dana a beer next time I see him.
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I am pumped too!
I am sitting here at work with goosebumps. Fucking hell. The internet/world/myhead are going to explode simultaneously.
'He built his whole reputation as a waffle house chef. They’ve been serving him up ham and eggs with a side of canned tomatoes' - Don Frye on Fedor Emelianenko
by Well Read Idiot on Jul 29, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
The plan is 103 to shove it up mayweathers ass. and Fedor has Sambo later in the year.
Brock. and Fedor have both verbally agreed to the date… but it can change. The date will probably be official towards the end of the week.
by mmalogic on Jul 28, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The plan is 103 to shove it up mayweathers ass
FUCK YES!!!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Lesnar vs. Fedor
Ortiz vs. Franklin
Cro Cop vs. Dos Santos
Swick vs. Kampmann
Trigg vs. Koscheck
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
========} BONER {===========
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 10:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
or throb
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
by lovingmma25 on Jul 28, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally forgot
about the Mayweather fight being the same night. That would make sense to schedule their biggestr draw against him to whoop his ass. Now it makes sense why their not saving this fight for a Vegas date.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
What's worse, hardcores?
Watching a pro wrestler waltz in and kick ass, or watching MMA be monopolized before your very eyes?
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
I'll tell you what's worse
This being another case of Kimo Leopoldoism
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who cares? This is awesome (probable) news.
Shameless self-promotion! http://twitter.com/scb0212
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jul 28, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Watching a pro wrestler waltz in and kick ass.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
You’re probably right.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn’t exactly waltz in, he lost his first UFC match.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
by Ubernoober on Jul 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
^this. It’s not like there wasn’t a learning curve. Dude’s just a monster who happens to learn fast.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't That Be Something
UFC HW Champ – Russian (no English)
UFC LHW Champ – Brazilian (not much English)
UFC MW Champ – Brazilian (not much English)
UFC WW Champ – Canadian (not much English…LOL, I half kid)
UFC LW Champ – American (BJ M’Fing Penn, Hawaiin English…LOL)
And your point?
Dude c’mon now…
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Global champs. I think thats awesome.
Will be interesting to see how the crowd receives them.
You doubt USA USA chant if Fedor vs Lesnar stands?
=)
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s not fair, Shogun’s english is getting better.
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by ronniebonnie on Jul 28, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Some more straws for you to grasp at
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
LOl…what straws are being grasped?
I said, wouldn’t that be something….
=)
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not sure what wrong with Sup’s post. A sign that the UFC has international dominance within its rankings? I think that’s pretty cool.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Ditto.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jul 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait...
DAMN! Whitey is gettin’ his arse whooped in MMA! There’s always golf… Er… Tennis… Um… NASCAR! Ya’ll still have that!
(I keed, btw)
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by funnytiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Juan Pablo Montoya is gonna be all over NASCAR
Just as soon as he gets his act together.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Isn’t Fedor white?
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Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
As it was explained to me, Mr. Ass-hat (Mayweather) was most likely speaking about native English speaking whites. They are nocturnal and scare easy from what I understand.
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Is this sad?
I’d rather watch a press conference announcing Fedor being signed to the UFC on July 31st than watch Affliction : Trilogy the very next day
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
No way that’s just TROOF! speak it brotha!
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel the exact same way.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Party tonight!
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I expect both parties to deny this report until everything is signed, sealed, and delivered. Witness Dana denying any Randy deal the day before it was announced.
by Michael Rome on Jul 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Quit party pooping Rome, go party!
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by Leland Roling on Jul 28, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
UFC 104
I predict White will announce a Fedor-Brock match for UFC 104 in LA. It makes perfect sense. Both guys will have plenty of time to rest (Brock coming off a fight, and Fedor coming off a full – yet unfulfilled – camp). If you look at the card, its solid fight-wise but there isn’t much past Dragon-Shogun to promote.
Its also in LA, the second biggest market in America and the top entertainment town in the country. Putting Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko in Los Angeles would mean amazing business for the UFC.
Mark your calendars . . . if Fedor is signed it will be at UFC 104 that he fights Lesnar.
No
They’re not going to use two title shots on the LA card.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I already plan on going to this
If this would happy I’d be the happiest son bitch in the world.
But like subo said… NOPE.
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m so excited over a rumor that I can’t even type right. HAPPEN!!! HAPPEN! NOT HAPPY.
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
PnG…Meet up w/ me and Day Man on the balcony for a beer and a bowl.
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Donkey, you gonna be there too?
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
L.A., 10 minutes from Staples Center. Don’t worry though, we’ll all take an extra fat rip for you. :)
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
fuckers
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t worry Subo, I puff fatties of California legal, medicinal grade BOMB, and I got plenty. We’ll take two puffs for ya, in honor of all the entertainment you bring us. ;)
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dude, you don’t know the half of it. I was at the first Affliction fight in Anaheim, smokin fatties and sippin on some St. Paulies with a bunch of my buddies in the parking lot between fights, when a Sheriffs SUV swoops in on us out of nowhere.
Out of the SUV, steps two HOT sheriffs officers(chicks)! I swear man, they were both like, really pretty. Anyways, everyone thinks we’re fucked, then I pull out my Medical Marijuana card, and they left us alone! But not before they asked us if we had any extra beers! They didn’t stick around to drink with us, but I thought it was super cool that they asked.
I swear this is true. Craziest moment ever man, So that day I had that kick-ass situation, plus I got to see Fedor crush Timmy live. Ah, good times….
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I have back pain and live in a medical marijuana state (Colorado). Should I use that or go with insomnia/anxiety?
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I got mine for the same stuff, insomnia, anxiety and recurring pain from a sports related injury (broken foot from a judo throw gone awry).
Cali’s laws are pretty lax though. Pay $125 and tell em just about anything’s wrong and you’re in.
In Colorado, I would go with the three you posted above, they’re legitimate reasons and MMJ really does help with them.
What’s the process for getting approved in Colorado? Here, you can go into an herb store (usually called a collective/caregiver club) and they have their own Drs. on staff. I think it’s a bit stricter in Colorado. Am I right?
Gotta go pick up my chick, I’ll respond to your response when I get back.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, you need to get a prescription from a doctor unaffiliated with the clubs. I know of a guy in Denver that hands them out like candy, but my cheap ass was trying to find someone in network. I can think of no better way to spend my unemployment :-D
We’ve got really lax laws on the black market variety (a half pound or less in your car in one bag is a $100 possession ticket), but I could use some new dankness in my life.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
In Cali, health code SB-420 (can you believe it? 4 fuckin 20) prevents doctors from being punished in any way for advocating MMJ to their patients, so most Drs. over here don’t have to sweat much, hence the lax recommendation process.
If Colorado has something similar in effect to protect their Drs. why not try your family physician? Couldn’t hurt to try, and it would be free. And how much does Dr. Candyman charge for the rec?
Also, I wish I would have hit you up last year when I flew out to Denver. I spent my entire trip dry as a bone. Next time I’m there, ima need you to hook it up. ;)
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Done.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
How to get all the weed you can handle:
1 Move to Newfoundland
2 Apply for EI
3 Buy a trailer
4 Spend all day getting baked and eating cheese sandwiches waiting for the cheque to arrive
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
I don’t think anyone has ever moved to Newfoundland.
I dislike Matt Hughes and Twidder.
by MonkeyCHops on Jul 28, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
A bunch of Irish people did back in the 1830s.
Now most of Newfoundland lives in Fort McMurray.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Tell me about it, its impossible to understand 90% of the contractors in Calgary.
I dislike Matt Hughes and Twidder.
by MonkeyCHops on Jul 28, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm so jealous...
I’m actually going to cry myself to sleep. Thanks for that.
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by funnytiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
DOWN!
We’ll set it up when it gets closer. I also have “don’t say that Rashad” heading with me.
by poundnground on Jul 28, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Mason, stop fucking around. I’m going to 104, and if they had Fedor, Brock and Lyoto, I would probably shit myself. Not literally but…..ok maybe even literally.
You’re getting my hopes up way to high. Please stop. :)
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
are you kidding?
if thats the case i’ll fly to Cali from VA to buy scalped tickets for any amount of money.
it just makes sense, the timing. And LA is such a big town, can you imagine the buzz they could get with those four fighters?
Definitely. But I think Logic’s recent post sounds very logical. 103 to fuck w/ Floyd. That sounds like the Dana.
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy Fuck this will be sweet
I cant even think of anything to type but wow Fedor finally in the UFC what are we going to talk about now?
by despisedIcon856 on Jul 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
Poor Randy though
he’s like Ahab, Fedor is his white whale that he just cannot catch. I’ll tell you what, if he beats Noguiera (which he certainly can) I think he gets Fedor’s second UFC fight no matter what. But he’s got to beat Minotauro.
By the way, I’m suprised nobody is talking more about that fight, its another dream fight that should be damn awesome.
I’ve never dreamed about a Big Nog vs Handy fight. Though that fight, too, would be relatively easy for Big Nog. I guess I don’t think much of Handy.
I’d like to see Big Nog vs Brock down the line, though, as he’s been a giant killer in the past.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate to say it because i like him so much but I think Big Nog is punched out.
Way to much punishment over the years.
That’s certainly a possibility.
I tend to think his poor showing against Mir was more due to recovering from staph infection and being hospitalized for 5 days a couple of weeks before the fight.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but
he wasn’t prepared for Mir’s standup and looked totally lost. Randy looked pretty good against Brock before getting his ear smashed in, so I think Couture’s got a great chance. I’m actually picking him. Couture will also have the motivation of knowing he might get to fight Fedor if he wins.
Couple of weeks before the fight
It’s not as though he was winded or was just missing with what he was trying to do, he simply couldn’t react to anything. He was showing similar signs the Herring and Sylvia fights.
Big Nog’s physique was flabbier vs Mir. Enough to see that he wasn’t in the best shape.
Again, it’s possible that he could be all done. This fight should definitely answer that question, unless Handy somehow has completely fallen off a cliff ability-wise.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
My uneducated prediction...
Fedor loses to Brock
UFC adopts a 230 Pound division
Fedor goes on to rule the 230 division until he retires
After Brock and Randy
I bet Fedor drops to 205, so he can go in there with Machida, Evans, Forrest, Silva, Rampage, and all the studs down there.
ME TOO
would love to see fedor at lhw to fight, machida, randy, a.silva, hell maybe even rampage. the options are endless.
My god that would be like MMA heaven
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
by ufc4 on Jul 28, 2009 10:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Dana has to be feeling like this!
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Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
He's on a boat!
Shameless self-promotion! http://twitter.com/scb0212
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jul 28, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's on a motherfuckin' boat!
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 29, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Fedor/Brock vs Mayweather/Marquez
If Fedor/Brock does get scheduled for UFC 103 it will be in direct competition with Mayweather/Marquez boxing PPV. Who do u guys think wins that battle in PPV buyrate?
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
It would be murder. Brock/Fedor is going to be in Mayweather/DLH territory.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I tend to agree as well. I wonder how Mayweather will react if and when this happens?
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Rib injury, obv.
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by Mike Fagan on Jul 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Rec
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, noticed how they stayed away from the Pac-Man fight, and will televise it on Spike. They can take on Mayweather because he is not a PPV draw.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Well it’s smart to stay away from Pac-Man at this point. He’s the biggest draw in boxing. Also, Mayweather has now twice made things personal with Zuffa and the UFC by calling them out, so it’s not surprising Dana and Co. wanna shove it back in Mayweather’s face where it hurts the most, his pocket.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, they might want to catch the Pac-Mac/Cotto fight themselves. Crappy belt or no, that fight is gonna be a must see,
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
You ain’t kidding, as a Filipino fight fan, that’s one of my most anticipated fights of the year.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s thebiggestonly draw in boxing.
Fixed.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Haha thanks for seeing the error in my post.
by filipinomix2oo0 on Jul 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
UFC/Finkie Negotiations Transcript:
Finkie: We demant 200 million dollars per fight, 75% of the PPV revinue, we will only sign 1 off fights, a soccer stadium is Moscow, and a lifetime supply of ice cream.
Dana: Fuck that shit. Fucking sign the fucking contract fucking that fucking I fucking put fucking in fucking front of fucking you.
Finkie: Ok fine, but I want your pen.
Dana: Fuck no.
Five minutes of silent staring…
Finkie: Deal.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
by Ubernoober on Jul 28, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Nice
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure this is Mr. White’s best birthday ever.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
What about the time he got a BB gun when he was 8?
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on Jul 28, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Something about seeing and/or believing…
Honestly, sign him, give him Randy, winner gets a title shot. And make it 5 rounds, lol!!!
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
Brock/Fedor just makes sense.
Baddest man in the world match.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Damn! The past week has me spinning. What the Hell is happening aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
MMA is growing up.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Reminded me of this classic (hope this one works):
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by Mike Fagan on Jul 28, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Yeah, that one never gets old.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s gotta be Photoshopped. Right? I mean….It’s just…..that can’t be real!
That pictures says so much more than a thousand words.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 28, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
um… wow… don’t know what to say about this… wow…
I'm the kind of girl who loves to watch a GOOD fight!
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Yup. Everyone is going to be really pissed if this falls through.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
So pissed.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Just some commie recluse who beats everybody up.
by donkeypunch on Jul 28, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Does anyone else feel like the article’s picture should be replaced by ICECREAMFEDOR?
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by Mike Fagan on Jul 28, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Rome would say he’s celebrating too soon.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I know right.
When people thought Fedor wasn’t signing wiht the UFC = Sad Panda Fedor?
When peopel think Fedor will sign to the UFC = two scoops of ice cream Fedor?
I don’t get it.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that the massive thunderstorm about to come barreling down on me is foreshadowing how great this will be.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Random Note:
After the Matt Hughes comeback against Frank Trigg, Joe Rogan says “Matt Hughes showed great heart in overcoming diversity.”
Freudian slip? :P
Keep firing Assholes!
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Wow, No One Has Noticed This!?
Tito Ortiz’s apparent return to the UFC will nix plans for a future Diaz vs. Ortiz fight. Diaz had sought out the fight and was prepared to fight Ortiz after Ortiz took on a tune up fight in the organization.
Diaz shouldn’t be fighting anyone that big anyway.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ortiz vs Diaz Trash Talking would be just BRUTAL!
=)
I am a little pissed that fight wasn’t done JUST for that.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 28, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Diaz would
fight his own Grandma if he caught her in his stash.
by Riney on Jul 28, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hmmm
Denying a published report Tuesday by the Los Angeles Times, M-1 Global officials told SI.com that Fedor Emelianenko and the Ultimate Fighting Championship are not close to finalizing a deal that would bring mixed martial arts’ top heavyweight in the Octagon.
“I can give you a guarantee it’s not accurate,” said Apy Echteld of M-1 Global, a St. Petersburg, Russia-based promotion and management company of which Emelianenko is an equity stakeholder.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/07/28/Emelianenko.Octagon/
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Sports illustrated, the same people who accuse GSP of “laying” on opponents… .
Yeah, I didn’t have a whole lot of faith in the LA Times article. But we’ll see.
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 28, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Right up until it’s announced officially.
It’s fun to see the atmosphere shift on the net though.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Totally.
This is quite a thread- you can literally see the tone in the BE community switch from same ol’ feeling towards Fedor/UFC negotiations to hopeful and optimistic. It’s a beautiful thing, and I’m really, really eager for Friday to roll around.
"He hit like a bitch."
Josh Gross needs to stick to “tito signs unprecedented deal with affliction” type stories… only to realize the next day that he doesn’t know shit.
by mmalogic on Jul 28, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Never have I hoped for Josh Gross to be wrong more intensely.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
he’s just reporting what they told him. What you should hope for is that they are lying.
by Michael Rome on Jul 28, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm, LA Times or random Russian businessman…
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Anonymous source or M-1 apparatchik?
(coward or liar?)
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
by capital L on Jul 28, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Josh Gross also reported tito signed a ground breaking deal with affliction… Frank Shamrock signed an unprecedented 7 figure contract with “World Fighter”… and the day before affliction went belly up he said:
“I cant imagine affliction going out of business. With guys like Trump and Goldenboy they wouldnt let that happen.”
by mmalogic on Jul 28, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Some classic quotes
“you no mention M-1Global, what about M-1 Global”
“M-1 Global is the corn on my shit log… it is the WNBA of martial arts”
“Where is Fedor? …He is visiting relative in Kentucky that is sick”
“Randy “The Fossil” Cotcher"
“He has the personality of a head of cabbage”
"You no mention M-1 Global, what about M-1 Global" (frown)
That was even better than the first one in my opinion.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Rodriguez on FL:
If Randleman slammed him on his head, imagine what Brock would do.
If Arona was able to hold top position, imagine what Brock would do.
If Fujita stumbled him, imagine what Brock would do.
If Lindland was able to take him down, imagine what Brock would do.
If Hunt was able to twist his arm, imagine what Brock would do.
If Herring was able to sweep him, imagine what Brock would do.
If TK’s glancing elbow was able to tear his face open, imagine what Brock’s would do.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Imagine what he would:
Oh, wait:
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Beast mode deactivate! Beast mode deactivate!
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
by capital L on Jul 28, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
yeeeeeah
i see your point, but you can’t really compare bob sapp to brock lesnar.
These days you can’t.
Before Big Nog beat him, though, Bob Sapp was viewed as every bit the monster that Lesnar is today.
by a tommy point on Jul 28, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL!!!
Rec’d
I scrolled down slowly and read it.
Big ole belly laugh came out! Thanks! :)
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 28, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t see a title shot right off the bat and I don’t see a Fedor vs Brock fight happening outside of Vegas unless its in New York and Madison Square Garden.
IF FEDOR SIGNS…. look for a rematch w/ Heath Herring. Dana will ease Fedor in to the UFC and he doesn’t want to blow his wad on a PPV in Dallas.
Dana said on ESPN with Cofield that if he signed Fedor he would immediately put him against Brock for the title.
I know he said that...
I just don’t buy it… at all. Plus, IMO, I think Brock would want longer to train than 2 months for Fedor and the biggest fight in MMA history.
A title fight just seems too soon to me, but I would see Fedor fighting a non title fight just to get use to the cage and the atmosphere.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He never said Fedor/Brock would be the main event for UFC 103 (i.e. 2 months). He said that he would want to put Brock against Fedor immediately since Fedor is supposed to be a god #1 HW in the world. He didn’t want to give Fedor any cans or pre-title fights.
I’m going by all the remarks above that are saying that it will happen at UFC 103…
BE’s favorite son MMALogic says it will go down at UFC 103 and I’m just disagreeing with that assessment.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
He said that he would want to put Brock against Fedor immediately since Fedor is supposed to be a god #1 HW in the world. He didn’t want to give Fedor any cans or pre-title fights
He also said this stuff before Fedor had a chance of being in the UFC…. he will want to protect his investment and want to make the best fight possible… he doesn’t want to give anyone to have any room for excuses.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Your assessments for each statement that you disagree with?
Its just my opinion but I’m curious as to what you have to say.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedor costs 2-3 million a fight. He’s not fighting Heath Herring. Maybe they’ll wait until later, but they really don’t care if it’s Vegas or somewhere else.
by Michael Rome on Jul 28, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe so Mr. Rome…. I just disagree that Fedor and Brock happens in Dallas. I just think that fight would be the main event of the first PPV in Madison Square Garden.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe...
That people are disagreeing with you on Fedor not fighting Lesnar/for the title first.
The whole “not in Dallas, not at UFC 103” is much more open to debate.
If thats the case...
then if Fedor fights Brock right off the bat…. I see an ugly win for Brock Lesnar. I would like to think that Fedor would get at least one fight to get acclimated (sp?) with fighting in the cage and fighting in the environment of the UFC.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, Fedor (30-1-1) needs more experience before he fights Brock Lesnar (4-1), makes perfect sense.
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
In fairness, the cage is a pretty big change.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ask Cro Cop.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Indeed.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
You realize that Zuffa makes the VAST majority of their money off PPV sales right? People buying PPV’s don’t care if the fight is in Dallas, Las Vegas, or Helsinki.
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
he tried that with nog
and herring almost kicked his head off. IF fedor signs, looks for Fedor v. Brock right away. Its the best way to make money and gives the rest of he HW division time to shake out after Randy-Nog, Carwin-Cain, and whatever happens on TUF.
Maybe so...
but Herring is available now and healthy and Fedor has said he wants to fight as soon as possible. It would be a good warm up for him and help him get use to things.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Say Herring wins…
Who wants to see Lesnar/Herring 2?
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
There is literally zero chance of this happening.
by Michael Rome on Jul 28, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Its also just an idea but if Fedor WAS TO GET a warm up fight before taking on Lesnar…. Herring is the best available to put in a fight as soon as possible.
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Herring is doing everything he can to go back to Japan.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jul 28, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Him smacking the shit out of Kiss?
Nice GIF though…
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
lol...
If Herring can pull off beating Fedor… I would
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess it just comes down to what’s Dana’s real plan for Fedor…. make him out to be the greatest fighter in the world and hype him up with the UFC marketing machine OR make him look like a complete dumbass for dicking around with the UFC for these years.
It’s a win/win for the UFC to put Fedor in against Lesnar and market him as the mysterious extra-UFC alleged number one fighter in the world. Either way somebody is going over big time.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
I agree...
Either way somebody is going over big time
That person being Brock Lesnar
by Gunslinger20 on Jul 28, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I leave for Army Basic training on October 26
Dana, PLEASE FOR ALL THAT IS HOLY IN THIS WORLD, make this fight happen before I leave. PLEASE!!!!!!!!
What trade? I’m going for Infantry or Artillery officer.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Yes, Canadian Army.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Thats very cunning of you.
I dislike Matt Hughes and Twidder.
by MonkeyCHops on Jul 28, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice job, my brother was going for that, but something fell through, he ended up being one of the guys on IED patrols. Coming home soon thankfully.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
Combat engineering was my first choice, but I couldn’t do that because I’m colourblind.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
‘Fuck… can’t you tell me to cut the thick wire instead???’
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
My sister used to mess with me when I was little. She would give me purple clothes and tell me they were blue.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Bitch.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Take that back. My sister will kick your stoned ass.
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Fine – she’d have to pack a lunch, though.
My sister, on the other hand, is a horrible creature.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but she does this thing with her tongue.
I dislike Matt Hughes and Twidder.
by MonkeyCHops on Jul 28, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Monkey Chopz outa nowhere...
with the slam dunk…
lol.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
assuming that the ufc signing of fedor rumor is true
is it possible to view barnetts drug test failure as a positive for the industry?
I already do
It put Affliction out of business.
I don’t think they’re actually going to let him kill me... And if he does kills me, book sales will really go up. Boom…win-win, bitch.- Forrest Griffin on Anderson Silva
Very possible, though Affliction was probably dead anyway.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorta, but it seems as though Affliction wasn’t going to be putting on a 4th show anyway. That leaves the possibility that there was some leverage for Zuffa in having Fedor under contract to Affliction for one last fight, but the details of that might never be clear.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
All this teasing is reminding me of high school make-out sessions where both of you want to go all the way but are too afraid which just leads to petting and orgasms that are just waiting to happen but…eh I have already said too much
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
^ never been there – either we’re doing this or we’re not.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
eventually you get past the wall because you are so desparate to know what you are missing out on but I take it you didn’t play around
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
by lovingmma25 on Jul 28, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m a pretty honest person, in case you can’t tell – I don’t need two throbbing blue balls if it’s simply not going to happen.
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
by Derek Suboticki on Jul 28, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
no means no subo.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
Brock is too emotional. Fedor has his in check.
Fedor will either calmly decimate or submit Brock. Whichever option is presented to him first.
Brock can bang and get angry. Fedor can do everything.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Even if it does happen to be absurd. =)
by timetosaygoodbye on Jul 29, 2009 5:09 AM EDT reply actions
do you think Fedor is going to get some type of warm up fight? If he is signed, I’d like to see him fight Couture first, but that is not going to happen because of the fight vs Nog. I see him getting a quick fight to introduce him to the ufc fanbase; Maybe a rematch with Heath Herring. The UFC’s goal here has to be make Lesnar vs Fedor the biggest fight in MMA history. So after his “warmup” fight, I see a super hyped leadup to NYE with Lesnar vs Fedor.
This was the mmalogic liveblog.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Jul 29, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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