Fedor planning Strikeforce return by Nov. 2010; M-1 wants 'Emelianenko vs Werdum II'

[SHOGUN]

M-1 trying to play hard ball with Strikeforce. I hope Coker holds on Fedor/Overeem.

"We are ready to fight against anyone, but everyone agrees that the most interesting fight right now is the rematch against Fabricio Werdum. We have one fight left on our contract, so if Strikeforce want to extend it – they should listen to our opinion. Fedor will fight again sometime between October and November. I’ll repeat that again: the only thing fans want to see is Fedor vs Werdum II. Fabricio himself said that he would like to rematch Fedor in Russia. It’s great, but this fight will not happen in Russia ... I can really feel that the rating makers on the US websites really wanted Fedor Emelianenko to suffer from his first 'real' defeat. They now have Fedor in third Place, and the first is Brock Lesnar. Question: Who’s Brock Lesnar? He has only five professional fights, and one defeat. He is a marketable fighter because of his WWE past. They sell-out 60,000 stadiums for that crap, which no one would even consider watching in Russia. That’s why Brock Lesnar is popular. As for Fedor, he is not a marketable fighter – he’s just the best. He destroyed everyone during 10 years. He has 31 victories."

http://www.mmamania.com/2010/7/7/1556391/fedor-planning-strikeforce-return

 

[Liquidrob]

Fedor and M-1 don't want The Reem, if Fedor doesnt take this fight I don't know what to say

 

[Liquidrob]

I would say the MMA fans don't want that fight, MMA fans want Overeem vs Werdum and Fedor vs Big Foot and the winners fight afterwards

If Werdum can't fight which might be the case because of an injury, the MMA fans would rather see Fedor vs Overeem

Only die hard Fedor fans that can't believe he lost want the rematch, but thats about it

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

I would say the MMA fans don't want that fight, MMA fans want Overeem vs Werdum and Fedor vs Big Foot and the winners fight afterwards

If Werdum can't fight which might be the case because of an injury, the MMA fans would rather see Fedor vs Overeem

Only die hard Fedor fans that can't believe he lost want the rematch, but thats about it

STFU Rob.

Werdum v. The Reem is bum fights quality.
Fedor v. The Reem is money.
Fedor v. Werdum II is money.

Quit trolling, lame.

:lesmug:

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Werdum is out, so its a moot point, but....

Rob you are way off base. The biggest money fight, by far, would be Fedor/Werdum II. Nobody cares about Overeem/Werdum, that fight would do no business. Only hardcores would care about that, Overeem means nothig in America right now, and Werdum only means something vs. Fedor.

 

[Liquidrob]

lol @ Larry, first go back to your real name, you disgust me

2nd, you're not a 'MMA Fan', you roll like this

1. 'Pro' Wrestling
2. Zuffa MMA
3. Kimbo Youtube fights
4. X-Arm
5. MMA when UFC Unleashed is not on

 

[Liquidrob]

Werdum is out, so its a moot point, but....

Rob you are way off base. The biggest money fight, by far, would be Fedor/Werdum II. Nobody cares about Overeem/Werdum, that fight would do no business. Only hardcores would care about that, Overeem means nothig in America right now, and Werdum only means something vs. Fedor.

let me explain...again

M-1 said 'the fans want to see Werdum vs Fedor II', that is not true, I'm talking about MMA fans here, not what is the best business, if you want to say that instead than that is fine

I am talking from a MMA fans perspective, not business

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

The other factor, is Coker won't do Fedor/Overeem unless Fedor signs the champions clause, which has less than zero percent chance of happening. Fedor doesn't want to be locked in, and Coker doesn't want him to walk into Dana's hands if he beats Overeem.

 

[Liquidrob]

The other factor, is Coker won't do Fedor/Overeem unless Fedor signs the champions clause, which has less than zero percent chance of happening. Fedor doesn't want to be locked in, and Coker doesn't want him to walk into Dana's hands if he beats Overeem.

This is why M-1 wants Werdum, they want to avenge the loss and start the process over again

Coker must play hardball now, if he gives him a Werdum rematch he needs an extension

Coker already played tough with the April show, he wont back down IMO, he finally has some power in this

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

let me explain...again

M-1 said 'the fans want to see Werdum vs Fedor II', that is not true, I'm talking about MMA fans here, not what is the best business, if you want to say that instead than that is fine

I am talking from a MMA fans perspective, not business

I have no beef with this.

Also, lol@M1 taking shots at prowres "crap", Lesnar, and admitting Fedor is not a draw (even though he is now). Crazy commies.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

lol @ Larry, first go back to your real name, you disgust me

2nd, you're not a 'MMA Fan', you roll like this

1. 'Pro' Wrestling
2. Zuffa MMA
3. Kimbo Youtube fights
4. X-Arm
5. MMA when UFC Unleashed is not on

You roll like this...

1. Frank Shamrock
2. lameness
3. faggotry
4. more faggotry and lame
5. Scott Coker

DIAF.

Larry is the alpha and the omega of MMA fandom.

Drink more haterade...and quit thinking BOREdum v. Uberbum will draw a dime. It will not.

As for the name change...the constant forum moving has turned me into a kiddie toucher, like steeljake and dave. Stay tuned to the next To Catch a Predator for my cameo.

:lesmug:

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

This is why M-1 wants Werdum, they want to avenge the loss and start the process over again

Coker must play hardball now, if he gives him a Werdum rematch he needs an extension

Coker already played tough with the April show, he wont back down IMO, he finally has some power in this

Werdum is hurt, so Coker is fucked.

Time to call Josh Barnett. Its lose/lose if he does Fedor/Overeem.

 

[Liquidrob]

Werdum is hurt, so Coker is fucked.

Time to call Josh Barnett. Its lose/lose if he does Fedor/Overeem.

I wouldnt say Coker is fucked with Fedor vs Overeem

If Fedor wins he is the champ and has the champion clause, than it sets up Fedor vs Werdum II

If Overeem KO's Fedor he will be the man, than Fedor is pretty much done with the co-promotion and all the other stuff, either signs a normal contract or goes back to Japan

I think Overeem can be sold quite easily, he has pretty much what you want in a champ

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

oh, I think Overeem is an easy sell, he just isn't there yet.

And Coker is fucked, because there is no f'n way Fedor signs that champions clause. Unless he gets an extention out of him, Coker can't win here.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

The real money fight is The Reem v. James Toney.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

I love me a specatcle. Toney v Couture will get my $55.

 

[Liquidrob]

oh, I think Overeem is an easy sell, he just isn't there yet.

And Coker is fucked, because there is no f'n way Fedor signs that champions clause. Unless he gets an extention out of him, Coker can't win here.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out

If Fedor doesnt take the fight with Overeem, he will get blasted by the MMA community and all the 'ducking' stuff will be true, even though it isnt, lol

If he can't rematch Werdum because of the injury and doesnt want the title fight it will just look bad

I like the Barnett idea, Barnett is the best guy SF can sign, there top 5 would be on par if not better IMO than the UFC's top 5 HW's, really focus on the HW's because they sell and there is quality there

It's a tough spot for Fedor here IMO, he has a super hardcore base, they defended him not going to the UFC, now it will be tough if he doesnt want a Overeem fight

I think Fedor's contract also has a time table, so at worst for SF is they let it run out and he is free again, so they still have Werdum who beat him and run with that I guess

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Dave Batista v. Hershel Walker

MAKE IT HAPPEN

/Werdum v. Overeem on the undercard.

 

[Liquidrob]

I read that Lashley is calling out Fedor now, I wonder if after his fight in August they will try and hook that fight up if Fedor doesnt want The Reem

 

[JeremyHight]

I hate that M-1 is trying to play hardball and basically saying they have to please Fedor or he is leaving after his next fight. M-1 is a complete and utter joke so far in its "co-promotions" and has been basically stealing taking a bigger slice of the pie when all they do is provide Fedor.