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Snapshot of the Day: Fedor Emelianenko and Fabricio Werdum Staredown

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Cris Cyborg and Jan Finney after the Jump.

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Fedor’s gut is staring directly into Werdum’s soul.

The more you drive, the less intelligent you are.

by Koob on Jun 23, 2010 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

His gut...

Is what they use to measure military grade titanium against.

by SandstormRemix on Jun 24, 2010 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

damn

Always forget how big these guys are. Arlovski dwarfed Fedor as well.

by zY on Jun 23, 2010 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Country Kitchen Buffet

Someone forgot to tell fedor buffet’s are bad for your health!

I'm from Canada, and they think I'm slow eh!

by Simboy on Jun 23, 2010 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m literally scared for Jan Finney.

by GetYourHeadStomps on Jun 23, 2010 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

wouldn’t it be something if she pulled off the upset

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

by Noah'sArk on Jun 24, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

That’s why there’s a ref in the cage – to pull Finney off Cyborg before she punches Cris’ face in too far.

You don't like wrestling in MMA? Go watch K-1.

by Monday Morning Martial Artist on Jun 24, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’d spend over $100 to see that fight, even if it was on a 15" black and white tv.

by Bob Boblaw on Jun 24, 2010 4:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

It’s like Marilyn Manson and Ellen had a child.

by Bob Boblaw on Jun 24, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought this was courtney love

this is lady gaga?

ewww

GO SPURS GO!!!

by TDITZ on Jun 24, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

This has all been said before, but Fedor is hilariously non-intimidating.

"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-

by Neil Manich on Jun 23, 2010 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Until you wake up a minute or two later.

by GetYourHeadStomps on Jun 23, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

The fact he looks so unintimidating is what scares me the most

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

by Noah'sArk on Jun 24, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Try looking him in the eyes before you make that call.

by judonerd on Jun 24, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

He really just looks like some random nondescript guy on the street but I guess his eyes scare the hell out of his opponents.

“He’s definitely a different fighter,” said Rogers of the heavyweight champion, who will put his legacy and nine-year unbeaten streak on the line Saturday on CBS (9 p.m. ET/PT). “I look into his eyes and I see nothing. I don’t see if he’s serious. I don’t see if he’s trying to be funny. I can’t sense anything from him. A lot of people say, ’Don’t pay attention to his demeanor because it will psyche you out.’ It’s true. I feel that.”

 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/josh_gross/11/06/strikeforce.preview/index.html#ixzz0rk7QJGQd

by who me on Jun 24, 2010 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Some kind of calm

The kind of calm that a seasoned serial killer gets as he’s hunting.

by taz66 on Jun 24, 2010 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah its beyond some tranquil state, the guy just lacks the bones in his face for a facial expression or something.

Fav 6 Fighters:Spider Silva,Mayhem,Jon Jones,Aoki,KJ Noons/King Mo
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.

by SDChief on Jun 24, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

godDAMN Werdum is tall

by Krimson on Jun 23, 2010 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t remember the last staredown Fedor was in where he didn’t look tiny by comparison.




by who me on Jun 24, 2010 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Even Randy looked big next to him

by who me on Jun 24, 2010 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol True. You know what this means? OBLIGATORY LINK!!!!

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on Jun 24, 2010 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Heh, this reminds me...

Randy was just training with Brock just last week and we know Randy is a huge Fedor fan, not to mention the videogame cover was released. I find it really hard to believe that Randy and Brock didnt talk a little Fedor that whole time they were hanging. Yet Brock claims, “Fedor’s fighting Sat, wahhh???” Lame.

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on Jun 24, 2010 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Obvious one…….

I'm from Canada, and they think I'm slow eh!

by Simboy on Jun 24, 2010 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll never forget the time Fedor, Barnett, and Sylvia were all on The Best Damn Sports Show Period and all the guys and hosts talking about how noraml and unfighter-like Fedor looked

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

by Noah'sArk on Jun 24, 2010 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

lmao

@ bret rodgers tat

"Live fast, die."

by Bonedoctor on Jun 24, 2010 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't realize werdum was so tall

I guess he does have one advantage after all…

by Opposites Attack on Jun 24, 2010 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would bet that the photo was manipulated...

to make Werdum look like a more intimidating fighter.

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

They also changed Werdum’s wikipedia to say that he is 6’4", those evil bastards.

by who me on Jun 24, 2010 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Those sneaky sons of butterscotch!

I want restitution!!!

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think

Fabricio is standing closer to the camera. Their shoulders don’t look aligned.

by Electro Boy on Jun 24, 2010 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

If you saw Werdum on the LA Live card he made Mauro look like Benavidez.

by j.villain on Jun 24, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Fedor is pretty small. My buddy got a picture with him and he is not much taller and my friend is 5’10".

by BJJDenver on Jun 24, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Just think what a stare-down between Fedor and Overeem would look like, lol.

by MMAMathMustDie on Jun 24, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

werdum by sub....if I was a betting man...I wouldnt make that bet

Fav 6 Fighters:Spider Silva,Mayhem,Jon Jones,Aoki,KJ Noons/King Mo
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.

by SDChief on Jun 24, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do we really need the flames and lights?

by AHutch on Jun 24, 2010 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

this was shot in the HP Pavillion in the actual cage the fight will take place.

"I’m not going to stop yelling because that would mean, I lost the fight!"-Kenny Powers
shooter/cutter for AllElbows.com and MMAFighting.com, mma enthusiast

by ekc on Jun 24, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t forget Supremacy MMA!

You don't like wrestling in MMA? Go watch K-1.

by Monday Morning Martial Artist on Jun 24, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

They shoot all their promotional photos

in beautiful downtown Detroit!

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 24, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Footloose rules!

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

That is one intense staredown.

"If your going to come on then come on!" - Harold Howard

by Bandaka on Jun 24, 2010 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

The first pic is like an episode of Dragonball Z.

by jawz10 on Jun 24, 2010 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Really, really?

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

Really dude... Just really.

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

Fedor is better off being a small hw, it gives him a huge speed advantage.

"If your going to come on then come on!" - Harold Howard

by Bandaka on Jun 24, 2010 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

I haven't seen that yet.

nice…

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Werdum is in shape, man he must have worked hard in his training camp, i can’t wait for the fight

by TheBiggertheyare... on Jun 24, 2010 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

^This...

ripped muscles do not mean squat…

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 3:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Werdum has had a pretty legit camp with the right people around him. It’s a stretch sure but it does seem fitting that it would be a Brazilian to beat the greatest ever.

by Bob Boblaw on Jun 24, 2010 5:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah...this is a total trap fight in my opinion...werdum is intimidated...it helps that hes beat an emelieneko...

Fav 6 Fighters:Spider Silva,Mayhem,Jon Jones,Aoki,KJ Noons/King Mo
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.

by SDChief on Jun 24, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Real men run from explosions?

by MMAMathMustDie on Jun 24, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well…if you have to ask I guess you’re just not a real man.

Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.

I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.

by Sam Cupitt on Jun 24, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wrong...

real men CAUSE explosions.

by Andy Davis on Jun 24, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo

Cool guys don’t look at explosions.

"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi

by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 24, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Well Werdum definitely doesnt look like he did against Dos Santos.

Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.

I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.

by Sam Cupitt on Jun 24, 2010 12:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Fedor's specialty

is putting guys to sleep that are way bigger

by nostraboris on Jun 24, 2010 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow, what a bitch

she defintely deserves to be called a man incessantly.

Fake Emcees, we always act hard, but won't walk the streets without our bodyguards.

by Fake Emcee on Jun 24, 2010 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Something must be wrong with me...

because she seems to be looking more attractive lately.

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

If she wasn’t married to Cyborg and I saw her out somewhere I’d take a shot at her.

by Electro Boy on Jun 24, 2010 3:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Glad I am not the only one…

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 3:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

definetely not

ive seen pics of her before that were incredibly manly, but all i’ve seen lately actually she doesnt look bad.
Shes not ugly, she just seems to have a ridiculously high testosterone level at times, which, unless you happen to be gay, is an UNattractive thing.

by bluejitz on Jun 24, 2010 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

It’s at it’s worst when she’s dehydrated for weigh ins. It just makes her look more muscular and takes away her femininity.

She seems like a sweet girl and her attitude/mood/aura/vibe or whatever you want to call it really shines through to me.

by Electro Boy on Jun 24, 2010 3:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah she seems nice, I think the man jokes need to end...time to respect her as a female fighter....the best.

Fav 6 Fighters:Spider Silva,Mayhem,Jon Jones,Aoki,KJ Noons/King Mo
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.

by SDChief on Jun 24, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

People forget

she has big muscles (but that’s because she trains her ass off)

Inside, she’s a 24-25 year old girl. I love the pics/movies from last week with the Cyborgs kissing, reminds you she is human, and deserves our respect and admiration as fans.

Here’s hoping she has as long and awesome career as Wanderlei!

WAR CYBORG!

by hardlyworking on Jun 24, 2010 6:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Cyborgs have a sex tape?

by Electro Boy on Jun 24, 2010 6:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

There was a disgusting close-up of them kissing in the cage just after Evangelista won his fight last week, guess maybe that could be it. That made me cringe.. I agree though that Chris has looked prettier lately, when seen out of the cage and such. She’s not a bad looking girl face-wise, IMO. The body, a bit too manly for my taste.

by Horselover Fat on Jun 24, 2010 6:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

this is cute, not disgusting

"I’m not going to stop yelling because that would mean, I lost the fight!"-Kenny Powers
shooter/cutter for AllElbows.com and MMAFighting.com, mma enthusiast

by ekc on Jun 24, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

Full agreement. This is cute. Definitely not disgusting.

by ManicPreacher on Jun 24, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, more cute...I dont understand the "disgusting" comments...good for them

Fav 6 Fighters:Spider Silva,Mayhem,Jon Jones,Aoki,KJ Noons/King Mo
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.

by SDChief on Jun 24, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ditto

Maybe she’s cycling down now? Maybe when she’s on a poster with that other fine chick she just looks not as fine.

by taz66 on Jun 25, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Free Fedor vs Werdum SF Gamerpics and Theme on Xbox 360, pretty cool.

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on Jun 24, 2010 2:10 AM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Wamma belt rec.

"If your going to come on then come on!" - Harold Howard

by Bandaka on Jun 24, 2010 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like Werdum is being punked or something. Wamma was such an inside joke.

I'm a lover not a fighter

by spectaa on Jun 24, 2010 2:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why is Charles Manson holding the WAMMA belt?

by Electro Boy on Jun 24, 2010 3:14 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

That dude threatened to sue the site once, true story.

by who me on Jun 24, 2010 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

I should clarify the Michael Bolton looking dude threatened to sue someone who posted a fan post here, I don’t know if he threatened the actual site too (although knowing WAMMA it wouldn’t surprise me).

by who me on Jun 24, 2010 3:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Such an epic fail......

That organization was doomed from the start.

That belt is ugly, too.

by joseph. on Jun 24, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was just going to ask if this was a current pic...

until I actually read the poster on the wall promoting the Fedor vs Rodgers fight.

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yea Wedum is getting screwed here, his fight with Fedor is a non-title bout. Why even fight if you can’t win the WAMMA belt?

by who me on Jun 24, 2010 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wamma baby... That's where it's at.

sounds like the name of a 70’s R&B group. No wonder they failed so miserably…

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 3:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not that there is anything wrong with 70’s R&B…

Take ONE Karate class, if you're so into Karate... - Charlie to Mac

IF YOU CANNOT WRESTLE, FIND ANOTHER PROFESSION...

by punchdrank on Jun 24, 2010 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

After hearing from various sources that the WAMMA belt had changed, Fabricio checks to see if the WAMMA belt is truly, made out of legos.

"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi

by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 24, 2010 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

WERDUM! WERDUM! WERDUM! WERDUM! WERDUM!

btw I like that this whole page is nothing but pics of Fedor facing off against larger men.

by Electro Boy on Jun 24, 2010 3:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Werdum won’t be able to do shit against fedor, his only chance is on the ground, and I don’t think he’ll even an advantage there, fedor is the stronger wrestler and will be able to nulify werdums Jiu Jitsu game.

On the feet, fedor is going to murder him.

by Givve on Jun 24, 2010 3:51 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm really surprised so many people are giving Werdum such a good chance now

seems like Fedors fallen off hard in a lot of people’s eyes.I think he’s gonna wreck Werdum big time and remind everybody he’s still the cyborg we though he was.

Fake Emcees, we always act hard, but won't walk the streets without our bodyguards.

by Fake Emcee on Jun 24, 2010 4:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know if it’s people giving Werdum a good chance as much as just realizing that Fedor vs Werdum is what we are going to get and we might as well try and hype ourselves up any way we can for it. Judging by Fedor’s comments there won’t be too many more Fedor fights for us to enjoy.

by who me on Jun 24, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I’m not giving him a good chance, I’m giving him a chance. People try to make it seem like Fabricio has NO chance to win. I personally make the odds at 4:1 in favor of Fedor and I think I’m being a little too respectful to him.

20% is a very real chance.

by Electro Boy on Jun 24, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think his fight against rogers, then you see Reem absolutely kill rogers, and you say...hmmmm...can fedor be beat

Fav 6 Fighters:Spider Silva,Mayhem,Jon Jones,Aoki,KJ Noons/King Mo
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.

by SDChief on Jun 24, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Take a picture of me

Cause girls like guys that stand by flames

I get more rec's then a Toyota!

by DayGeaux on Jun 24, 2010 8:10 AM EDT reply actions  

not answering you, i’m just asking if that is yeager

by ddax on Jun 24, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

You mean the black dude with the big afro who looks exactly like Yager and has the same tattoos?

Yeah, that’s him.

by Electro Boy on Jun 24, 2010 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

That thing… is the best heavyweight in the world?

You gotta pay the troll toll, to get into this boy's soul.

by WestbergIDFC on Jun 24, 2010 10:04 AM EDT reply actions  

This picture should be ona Hallmark card. It’s like a Russian Norman Rockwell

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

by Noah'sArk on Jun 24, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

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