The Great Fedor Opinion Poll
by Ubernoober on Aug 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT
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This article is just a vehicle for an opinion poll of the hardcore MMA fan community on Fedor.
The hardcore fans are the only ones in North America who care about Fedor, so it is important to gauge the attitude of hardcore fans towards Fedor. The hardcore fan base also acts as a barometer for future shifts in mainstream fan attitudes. Fedor has a nearly spotless record, and a collection of devastating KOs and submissions, but recently he has come under attack over his desire to "fight the best".
To keep this poll as fair as possible I will add no commentary of my own, seeing as I'm so influential :P.
What say ye, unwashed legions of hardcore fans?
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This should clear some things up.
If you’re wondering which one I voted, check out the profile pic.
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 subo on Aug 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goodness…
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by kyfm621 on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fedor?
At this point, do I really give a damn about Fedor? No, it is odvious to me that Fedor does not want to assert himself as the best heavyweight on the planet right now, which means by the time he does work for the UFC he will be a washed up shell of what he once was. That is if he ever does work for the UFC. I hope he has fun fighting on shows that most fans will just watch the next morning on Youtube.
by AceHogg on Aug 3, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still a Fedor nuthugger for life :)
I think a lot of negativity has to do with the over exposure he has gotten in the last two weeks. Even im sick of hearing about him and ecpsecially speculation on his contract status. I want him locked in a contract with a decent fight signed and coming up.
by Rabbit915 on Aug 3, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Dude at least you admit it.
Rec’d for honesty.
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 subo on Aug 4, 2009 3:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so far the poll shows that most people either don’t care about him either way (which is also the opinion of 95% of casual fans) and the rest of the majority has an unfavorable opinion…
hopefully this gets frontpaged so we can see alot of votes…
by Reaser16 on Aug 3, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there, now it's on the rec'd fanposts..
Hopefully it gets more votes. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Aug 4, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OFF WITH HIS HEAD!
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 Aug 3, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These polls mean SFA
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
by Benicio on Aug 3, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is hard for me… I am favorable of him as a fighter, since he is clearly the best. I’m unfavorable of him as a athlete because of his recent decisions and not caring about his fans. This troubles me a lot because we share the same faith and while that might not mean a lot to some people, Orthodox try to be tight nit.
by VegasBatman on Aug 4, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You people are ridiculous.
2 words
UFC FANBOYS
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'09 is the year of the FW's.
by ElliotMatheny on Aug 4, 2009 2:04 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
^FTW
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced."
-James Arthur Baldwin
by FredPancake on Aug 4, 2009 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
^STFU^
One sentence…
People who overly use the term “UFC Fanboys” are just as ridiculous.
No further comments on Bruce Wayne.
by Gunslinger20 on Aug 4, 2009 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
According to a UFC fanboy. ;)
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced."
-James Arthur Baldwin
by FredPancake on Aug 4, 2009 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PRIDE IS NEVER COMING BACK
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 subo on Aug 4, 2009 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
^FTMFW^
No further comments on Bruce Wayne.
by Gunslinger20 on Aug 4, 2009 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never said it was.
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced."
-James Arthur Baldwin
by FredPancake on Aug 4, 2009 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should only be so lucky.
PRIDE was the best, I wish it had “won” the war with the UFC. I wanted someone to win because I want all the best fighters to be in one org finally, now the UFC is our option for that. That’s fine, it’ a product I like less but it IS a product I like. Fedor is still gumming up the works, as usual.
by VegasBatman on Aug 4, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also like a product that drug tests its fighters and makes their champions defend.
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 subo on Aug 4, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PRIDE wasn’t perfect, but neither is the UFC.
I’m not sure I care about PHDs that much, if they don’t test than it’s still even since anyone can do what they want. I care when they use them what it’s supposed to be illegal in competition, since that’s cheating.
As for defending their titles, they did. Not as often as we have it in the UFC, but we got some fun fights and some AMAZING Grand Prixs because of it.
by VegasBatman on Aug 4, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least competition testing prevents painkillers and stuff like meth.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Aug 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are alloted:
(1) vote. Thank you for your contribution.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Aug 4, 2009 3:32 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm happy he's not fighting freakshows anymore, but I'd be happier if he was fighting the absolute best.
I will always like Fedor as a fighter – I think he’s one of the most interesting in the game. However, I just don’t like the role he’s played in these negotiations. Whether you subscribe to the “Fedor is naive” camp, the “Fedor is chicken” camp, or somewhere in between, no one is claiming he’s guiltless in all this. Either he needs better control of his management, or admit what his entire gambit was, or something, because I’m tired of Wild Mass Guessing. BE has been a much less enjoyable place lately because of it.
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by themachiavellian on Aug 4, 2009 5:05 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
It's not "Fedor is naive" nor "Fedor is chicken", FEDOR IS REBEL!!!
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
by Warhand on Aug 4, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Fedor to fight in the UFC but I like him even more now that he has given Dana White and the UFC the proverbial finger. I have always liked the rebels who say “Fuck You” to big monopolizing corporations.
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
by Warhand on Aug 4, 2009 10:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ones who give fighters more chances to fight for more money and exposure? Ones who have done their best to spread the sport?
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Aug 4, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol at UFC fanboys. I guess wanting to see how Fedor would fare against the best overall competition available makes one a UFC fanboy. I do think SF is probably the best option outside of the UFC and I look forward to seeing Fedor vs AO, but that is about it.
I personally don’t hate Fedor, I just find myself not caring as much about what he does. The thing is indifference and disinterest are far more damaging and powerful than hating or loving him.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on Aug 4, 2009 11:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he has to fight someone other than guys that couldn’t cut it in the UFC for me to care anymore. when brett f’ing rogers is the next guy up to fight you when a fight falls through….you’re with the WRONG PROMOTION.
Gatti. Dekkers. Pele. Aoki. Kang. Vanderlei.
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by theworldsoldestsport on Aug 4, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fedor not signing in the ufc just because he afraid to fight lesnar proves he’s chicken
by SHOWMAN 56 on Aug 4, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“…….but recently he has come under attack over his desire to “fight the best”.
He was supposed to fight Barnett 4 days ago so he clearly wants and is prepared to fight the best. He has always looked for challenges, even if the challenge is a lose/lose for him….ie…HMC.
I am quite surprised that so many people have a negative view of Fedor. His record is unparralleled, he is humble and polite…..a true sportsman and rolemodel. Whats not to like? The fact that he is just as content fighting Overeem as he would be Lesnar? Just as content fighting Werdum as he would be Mir? Just as content fighting Monson as he would be Couture? All of those fights present legitimate challenges for Fedor. He isnt running from the best competition at all. He has solid competition for him wherever he goes and has many comparable challenges both in and out of the UFC. Im just looking forward to watching him fight……whoever his opponent may be!
by GeeDub on Aug 5, 2009 5:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HEY UBER!!!!
Remember your “Brock Lesnar” posting on here a lil while back…. I think its time for a Fedor themed one :)
No further comments on Bruce Wayne.
by Gunslinger20 on Aug 5, 2009 6:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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