Originally posted by: Gnarcore Date: December 16, 2015 at 02:17 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Spud said:
You don't seem to understand the reason behind Prides downfall, do you? Here's a hint, it's not because of Sakakibara.
And this fight isn't being sold on the opponent. The opponent literally doesn't matter one bit. It's about Fedor.
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Don't bother.....he's a TuF noob who never saw Pride live
Originally posted by: Wana Dite Date: December 16, 2015 at 02:23 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Originally posted by: smartigan Date: December 16, 2015 at 09:09 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Originally posted by: cobra_punch Date: December 16, 2015 at 09:24 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Originally posted by: MacWombat Date: December 16, 2015 at 11:13 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Do we have any evidence that Fedor does sell well at this point? We know he never got good PPV numbers in the US, but what's the thinking behind him getting great views in Japan? The sport has lost the majority of popularity there, so you'd think that the remaining fans would be those who actually cared about the sport, and therefore meaningful fights. Then again, it's a different culture, so maybe not.
Originally posted by: Spidy Date: December 16, 2015 at 11:20 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
MacWombat said:
Do we have any evidence that Fedor does sell well at this point? We know he never got good PPV numbers in the US, but what's the thinking behind him getting great views in Japan? The sport has lost the majority of popularity there, so you'd think that the remaining fans would be those who actually cared about the sport, and therefore meaningful fights. Then again, it's a different culture, so maybe not.
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They made Bob Sapp a superstar and a comic book superhero. Fedor must be a God.
Originally posted by: Spud Date: December 16, 2015 at 11:32 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
MacWombat said:
Do we have any evidence that Fedor does sell well at this point? We know he never got good PPV numbers in the US, but what's the thinking behind him getting great views in Japan? The sport has lost the majority of popularity there, so you'd think that the remaining fans would be those who actually cared about the sport, and therefore meaningful fights. Then again, it's a different culture, so maybe not.
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I'd imagine it'll be big in Japan. The sport might have lost a lot of fans over there, but they'll still come out for Fedor. And that's the target audience, I doubt the US audience is even a secondary thought for Rizin.
Originally posted by: Reckin007 Date: December 17, 2015 at 06:28 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Spud said:
I'd imagine it'll be big in Japan. The sport might have lost a lot of fans over there, but they'll still come out for Fedor. And that's the target audience, I doubt the US audience is even a secondary thought for Rizin.
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I bet Spike is real happy about that approach.
Originally posted by: Sapper Date: December 17, 2015 at 08:39 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Originally posted by: Thir13en Date: December 17, 2015 at 09:27 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Originally posted by: Jak Date: December 17, 2015 at 09:41 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Thir13en said:
It's Jaideep .
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I thought that was his original opponent. What happened to that guy? If they're feeding him a gimme fight, why not that guy anyways? isn't it all the same?
Why can't we just have a Fedor vs Kimbo, Shamrock, Ortiz or Gracie fight? Why is that too d*mn much to ask for?
Originally posted by: Thir13en Date: December 17, 2015 at 09:58 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Jak said:
I thought that was his original opponent. What happened to that guy?
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That was just a troll opponent rumour started by the posters on the underground forum that gained some steam, it was never official.
Originally posted by: Galgorian Date: December 17, 2015 at 11:08 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Originally posted by: Rocksteady Date: December 17, 2015 at 11:41 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Originally posted by: MysterLynch Date: December 17, 2015 at 11:47 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Spud said:
I'd imagine it'll be big in Japan. The sport might have lost a lot of fans over there, but they'll still come out for Fedor. And that's the target audience, I doubt the US audience is even a secondary thought for Rizin.
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Fedor was popular, but he was not one of the bigger stars and has not been a major ratings draw. Rizin is hoping to draw back some of the old Pride fans, but nobody has been able to do that, including past shows with Fedor.
Originally posted by: Gnarcore Date: December 17, 2015 at 11:51 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
MysterLynch said:
Fedor was popular, but he was not one of the bigger stars and has not been a major ratings draw. Rizin is hoping to draw back some of the old Pride fans, but nobody has been able to do that, including past shows with Fedor.
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They sold out the Saitama Super Arena for past NYE shows with and without Fedor. But Japan MMA will never be what it was like during the heyday of Pride and K1. It was a long running fad over there. Seems like it was in the US other than the major cards.
Originally posted by: Sapper Date: December 18, 2015 at 02:19 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Thir13en said:
That was just a troll opponent rumour started by the posters on the underground forum that gained some steam, it was never official.
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Well.. No. It was reported by Ariel Helwani, not just some random poster... And after tonight's "announcement" guess who it is.. Come on.. One guess...
Jaideep Singh.. Yup.. Same f---ing bum. Once again, just like before.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/12/...-fight-jaideep-singh-rizin-ufc-japan-mma-news
Originally posted by: Thir13en Date: December 18, 2015 at 02:40 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Originally posted by: MrClean502 Date: December 18, 2015 at 03:40 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
Maybe he should fight another old middleweight......oh, wait....he got knocked the F out the last time that happened.
Fedora fighting cans in Japan. I'm getting Deja Vu.
Originally posted by: Asterix Date: December 18, 2015 at 04:04 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/fedor-opponent-mystery-getting-ridiculous.67997/
So Ariel reported that its Jaideep, and Rizin said no its not we are getting someone better, just wait we will announce later.. ZAP 3 months "Its Jaideep".
How stupid are they? I mean really. They look like clowns all now, the promoters and the fighters. Not just the event. Well... new years laughs are provided now.
nothing new under the stars.
