Fedor Emelianenko Signs With Strikeforce!! Breaking News!!

http://mmajunkie.com/news/15713/breaking-news-strikeforce-signs-fedor-emelianenko-to-multi-fight-deal-m-1-to-co-promote.mma

"After last week's negotiations with the UFC failed due to co-promoting demands, Fedor Emelianenko has instead signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC's biggest competitor, Strikeforce."

"The organization today announced it has signed Emelianenko (30-1) to a multi-fight deal that will have him fight under the Strikeforce banner in events co-headlined M-1 Global. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed."

"No specific date has been determined for his first Strikeforce fight, but Emelianenko will make his promotional debut this fall on Showtime, according to today's announcement."

Sigh...

He's going to finish out his career fighting cans...

I can't imagine how pissed off Dana is, expect a statement from him with a **** load of curse words and the phrase "crazy Russians" coming soon.

He should fight a horse ASAP.

"Strikeforce is a top fight promotion that houses some of the greatest fighters in the world," said Emelianenko in a press release. "I am prepared to fight any of them."

It's sad to see Fedor act as a puppet.

LAME...Fedor is lame for not signing with the UFC...fat_rob

Crap! good job Dana!

cool

[QUOTE="fat_rob"]LAME...Fedor is lame for not signing with the UFC...rawsavon

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="fat_rob"]LAME...Fedor is lame for not signing with the UFC...fat_rob

Fighters USUALLY have a VERY SHORT Career (like most other athletes)

It is a job to them

This is the same with other pro athletes

99% of the time they go where they get the most money...not where they can win (best team) or get the best competition

They know they have a short career, every fight could be their last

They want to get paid

Don't be mad at Fedor

Be mad at Dana...his company makes the most money BY FAR...so pay the most if you want Fedor

Or don't pay the most, don't get him, but don't be mad about it

Hmm...maybe he wants to keep that amazing record, and if he goes UFC, that may not work out so well...

[QUOTE="fat_rob"][QUOTE="rawsavon"] I disagree He should go and get paid the most he can, wherever that is Just like anyone of us would...it is his job/careerrawsavon

Fighters USUALLY have a VERY SHORT Career (like most other athletes)

It is a job to them

This is the same with other pro athletes

99% of the time they go where they get the most money...not where they can win (best team) or get the best competition

They know they have a short career, every fight could be their last

They want to get paid

Don't be mad at Fedor

Be mad at Dana...his company makes the most money BY FAR...so pay the most if you want Fedor

Or don't pay the most, don't get him, but don't be mad about it

You guys are talking over something completely pointless since it wasn't the money that got him to Strikeforce.

You guys are talking over something completely pointless since it wasn't the money that got him to Strikeforce.

Chutebox

You guys are talking over something completely pointless since it wasn't the money that got him to Strikeforce.

Chutebox

I think it's less about the money and more about having M1 Global working with Strikeforce. If I can remember correctly, Fedor was offered a great amount of money, but wouldn't budge unless a cross promotion was made between M-1 Global and UFC, which would have been stupid for Dana to do. Either way, if you want to blame anybody, blame Fedor.AxeStrangler

Sigh...

He's going to finish out his career fighting cans...

I can't imagine how pissed off Dana is, expect a statement from him with a **** load of curse words and the phrase "crazy Russians" coming soon.

Chutebox

I think it's less about the money and more about having M1 Global working with Strikeforce. If I can remember correctly, Fedor was offered a great amount of money, but wouldn't budge unless a cross promotion was made between M-1 Global and UFC, which would have been stupid for Dana to do. Either way, if you want to blame anybody, blame Fedor.AxeStrangler

Son of a *****. You know what **** Fedor. I'm done caring what a sellout Strikeforce is.MgamerBD

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]Son of a *****. You know what **** Fedor. I'm done caring what a sellout Strikeforce is.Paladin_King

[QUOTE="Paladin_King"][QUOTE="MgamerBD"]Son of a *****. You know what **** Fedor. I'm done caring what a sellout Strikeforce is.MgamerBD

That's a shame. The best talent - exception Fedor - is in UFC. I'd like to see what he could do in that league.

Oh well too bad Dana. Fedor is probably the ebst fighter out there and you couldn't real him in. Better luck next time. I hope Fedor fights a Kangaroo they have sick head kicks but if Fedor pulls guard he might get it to tap.

Dana White offered Fedor a contract of six fights for $30 million. Throw in the fact that he could promote M-1 Global on his fight shorts and in his corner, and Fedor could continue to fight in combat sambo.

Fedor clearly has no interest in fighting the best fighters in the world, and is a pawn for his manager. White offered him everything one could ask for aside from co-promoting, which would be an insane thing to agree to.

Casual MMA fans don't know who Fedor is. No way should he have gotten an offer as gaudy as White's, and he turns it down?

Let him fight cans and not end his legacy with an exclamation point. That just means there will always be questions about his ability.

The news broke through my computer screen and hit me in the face.

Strikeforce has Cung Freakin Le!!!

[QUOTE="Chutebox"]

Sigh...

He's going to finish out his career fighting cans...

I can't imagine how pissed off Dana is, expect a statement from him with a **** load of curse words and the phrase "crazy Russians" coming soon.

Paladin_King

[QUOTE="Paladin_King"][QUOTE="Chutebox"]

Sigh...

He's going to finish out his career fighting cans...

I can't imagine how pissed off Dana is, expect a statement from him with a **** load of curse words and the phrase "crazy Russians" coming soon.

Chutebox

Overeem's always injured, he's beaten scrubs, and been crushed by most of the headliners he's fought.

Fedor will make short work of him, as well as the other top HW's in Strikeforce.

[QUOTE="Chutebox"][QUOTE="Paladin_King"] HW Alistair Overeem is a can? That's news to me. Also, record-wise, Rogers isn't any worse than Carwin/Velasquez.TM_Darkside

Overeem's always injured, he's beaten scrubs, and been crushed by most of the headliners he's fought.

Fedor will make short work of him, as well as the other top HW's in Strikeforce.

[QUOTE="TM_Darkside"]

[QUOTE="Chutebox"] Overeem is with Strikeforce? Didn't know that. They have to have the fight in Japan then lol.Chutebox

Overeem's always injured, he's beaten scrubs, and been crushed by most of the headliners he's fought.

Fedor will make short work of him, as well as the other top HW's in Strikeforce.

Do you honestly think Overeem is better than Lesnar?

[QUOTE="Chutebox"][QUOTE="TM_Darkside"]

Overeem's always injured, he's beaten scrubs, and been crushed by most of the headliners he's fought.

Fedor will make short work of him, as well as the other top HW's in Strikeforce.

TM_Darkside

Do you honestly think Overeem is better than Lesnar?

I don't think I'm being too clear lol, I'm upset he didn't sign with UFC, but I don't think this will do his legacy any harm.

[QUOTE="TM_Darkside"]

[QUOTE="Chutebox"] Well, there really is no one better in UFC. No established HW that I can think of.Chutebox

Do you honestly think Overeem is better than Lesnar?

I don't think I'm being too clear lol, I'm upset he didn't sign with UFC, but I don't think this will do his legacy any harm.

If he signed with UFC and ran through their HW division, he would be remembered even by casual MMA fans as the greatest of all time.

Even hardcore fans will have a tough time calling him the GOAT since he now refuses to fight the best.

[QUOTE="rawsavon"]

[QUOTE="fat_rob"] I'm sorry, but if I'm a fighter, I'm not in it for the money...I'm in it to prove to the world that I'm the best. UFC is the biggest stage for MMA that he has yet to dominate and offers the most opportunity for sponsors and an increase in fan base if he were to decimate Brock. This is a dumb move on both a financial and reputation level...Sajedene

Fighters USUALLY have a VERY SHORT Career (like most other athletes)

It is a job to them

This is the same with other pro athletes

99% of the time they go where they get the most money...not where they can win (best team) or get the best competition

They know they have a short career, every fight could be their last

They want to get paid

Don't be mad at Fedor

Be mad at Dana...his company makes the most money BY FAR...so pay the most if you want Fedor

Or don't pay the most, don't get him, but don't be mad about it

like everything im about the money and the respect and the recoginisaion

[QUOTE="Chutebox"][QUOTE="Paladin_King"] HW Alistair Overeem is a can? That's news to me. Also, record-wise, Rogers isn't any worse than Carwin/Velasquez.TM_Darkside

Overeem's always injured, he's beaten scrubs, and been crushed by most of the headliners he's fought.

Fedor will make short work of him, as well as the other top HW's in Strikeforce.

Overeem hasn't beaten Mirko.

Update from sherdog!

"Fedor is **** joke," UFC President Dana White responded Monday after learning that Emelianenko had signed with Strikeforce. "He turns down a huge deal and the opportunity to face the best in the world to fight nobodies for no money!"

Overeem hasn't beaten Mirko.

Update from sherdog!

"Fedor is **** joke," UFC President Dana White responded Monday after learning that Emelianenko had signed with Strikeforce. "He turns down a huge deal and the opportunity to face the best in the world to fight nobodies for no money!"

[QUOTE="Chutebox"]

Sigh...

He's going to finish out his career fighting cans...

I can't imagine how pissed off Dana is, expect a statement from him with a **** load of curse words and the phrase "crazy Russians" coming soon.

Paladin_King

[QUOTE="TM_Darkside"]

[QUOTE="Chutebox"] Overeem is with Strikeforce? Didn't know that. They have to have the fight in Japan then lol.Paladin_King

Overeem's always injured, he's beaten scrubs, and been crushed by most of the headliners he's fought.

Fedor will make short work of him, as well as the other top HW's in Strikeforce.

Overeem lost twice to Shogun.

And Vovchanchyn was good, but not great. Not quite a gatekeeper, but certainly not a premiere fighter. And the guy was tiny. 5'8", spent most of his time at 205.

Fact is, Overeem was a B-level 205'er. That can't possibly be in dispute.

And now he's supposedly a top 10 heavyweight because of wins over Paul Buentello and Gary Goodridge? Alright...

[QUOTE="Sajedene"][QUOTE="rawsavon"]

Fighters USUALLY have a VERY SHORT Career (like most other athletes)

It is a job to them

This is the same with other pro athletes

99% of the time they go where they get the most money...not where they can win (best team) or get the best competition

They know they have a short career, every fight could be their last

They want to get paid

Don't be mad at Fedor

Be mad at Dana...his company makes the most money BY FAR...so pay the most if you want Fedor

Or don't pay the most, don't get him, but don't be mad about it

Vuurk

That whole deal turned out to be fake by the guy who went out and said that was what Fedor was going to get.

[QUOTE="Paladin_King"][QUOTE="TM_Darkside"]

Overeem's always injured, he's beaten scrubs, and been crushed by most of the headliners he's fought.

Fedor will make short work of him, as well as the other top HW's in Strikeforce.

TM_Darkside

Overeem lost twice to Shogun.

And Vovchanchyn was good, but not great. Not quite a gatekeeper, but certainly not a premiere fighter. And the guy was tiny. 5'8", spent most of his time at 205.

Fact is, Overeem was a B-level 205'er. That can't possibly be in dispute.

And now he's supposedly a top 10 heavyweight because of wins over Paul Buentello and Gary Goodridge? Alright...

Overeem was certainly not the best 205er in PRIDE, but he was no slouch. Not to mention, the weight cutting killed him.He is now a HW and certainly seems to fit better at that weight. He was killiing himself cutting the weight to get to 205.As for Igor Vovchanchyn, he was one of the best HW's in the world between 1998-2001. The guy is a legend. He was tiny, but killed most HW's and his record shows it. Saying he was not a premiere fighter is plain silly. He spent most of his career at HW not LHW. He dropped to LHW late in his career.