Will the UFC Sign Fedor-Poll

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: phoenix-mma
Date: February 18, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

Cavediver said:
I don't think Strikeforce would be a good option..Fedor would go with the UFC and reap a paychecks and ppv residuals. No one else has that kind of clout.And a Job in the big league
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I didnt mean as an option for Fedor...i meant for us (mma fans). Fedors only option at this point is the UFC. If he wants the big bucks and fame then he needs the cage

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Cavediver
Date: February 18, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

phoenix-mma said:
Cavediver said:
I don't think Strikeforce would be a good option..Fedor would go with the UFC and reap a paychecks and ppv residuals. No one else has that kind of clout.And a Job in the big league
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I didnt mean as an option for Fedor...i meant for us (mma fans). Fedors only option at this point is the UFC. If he wants the big bucks and fame then he needs the cage
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My bad...Yea I agree totally

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BadassCoffee
Date: February 18, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

Its possible that he could sign, anything is possible.
Did anyone ever really think Randy would come back and of all things sign a NEW contract.
Dana finally complimented Fedor when he beat Andre, so that could be a sign of something good

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: blakewt
Date: February 18, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

DreamFighters.com: Fedor, we want to start out by saying its an Honor speaking with you, and thank you for taking the time to speak to me.
DreamFighters.com: What have you been up to since your Win at Affliction 2, against Arlovski?
Fedor Emelianenko: Well, when I came back from the USA I almost immediately had to start working on the movieproject I’m in. The movie is called the fifth element. Besides this I am training for a Sambo fight in March.
DreamFighters.com: How did that fight go for you? Do you feel Anderi was getting the better of you standing up?
Fedor Emelianenko: No, I don’t. Arlovski is a very good striker but if you watch the fight closely you can see he didn’t hit me that much. I did not feel in trouble at any moment.
DreamFighters.com: Your team said you did not properly train for that fight. Is that correct? Was it a concern for you going into this fight ?
Fedor Emelianenko: Because of the filmproject I didn’t have the time to train as I usually do for a fight but it was enough to get in shape and get focussed. It wasn’t a concern because I felt strong and was confident in an good outcome.
DreamFighters.com: Once again, you are the WAMMA HW champion - How does it feel to wear the WAMMA belt once again?
Fedor Emelianenko: It felt great of course. I think that the opponents I fought were all good challengers for the WAMMA title.
DreamFighters.com: Do you know who you will be fighting next? Josh Barnett? Your manager hinted at Vitor Belfort ?
Fedor Emelianenko: I don’t know yet. I have much respect for both Josh and Vitor.
DreamFighters.com: Will you be fighting on the next affliction Card? Is there been any talks of you fighting Brock Lesnar?
Fedor Emelianenko: Yes, I will fight again on the next affliction card. Besides this me and my management hope to get a chance to talk to Dana White in person in June to discuss a possible fight between me and Brock.
DreamFighters.com: (Fan Question) What are your thoughts on the WAMMA belt and WAMMA system?
Fedor Emelianenko: I think the WAMMA is a professional organization, I also like the system.
DreamFighters.com: (Russian Fan Question) Back in Pride days, can you remember 1 moment with Josh Barnett and Wanderlei Silva that stands out in your mind?
Fedor Emelianenko: With Josh I have very good memories. We sometimes partied after a fight back in the Pride days together with my trainers. I remember Wanderlei mostly for his fights in the ring. I think he was a great sensation in the ring.
DreamFighters.com: (Croatian Fan Question) Fedor, we have a young Croatian here that would like to ask you something: “Hi Fedor, it’s honor speaking with you. Was there any time back in Pride that you and Mirko spent time together, or had some fun? Was Mirko hard to get along with”
Fedor Emelianenko: I never spend time with Mirko outside the ring. We both respected each other. It’s about time we would do something together.
DreamFighters.com: Fedor, out of all the fights you have had, who Punches the hardest, who Kicks the hardest, and who was the best wrestler?
Fedor Emelianenko: Well Fujita is the only one who ever hit me right, and he hit hard! But I can’t really make a good comparison with the other guys.
DreamFighters.com: Fedor, what was your thoughts of kiril sidelnikov’s fight?
Fedor Emelianenko: I think Kirill did a good job, he is only 21 and needs to learn much more. Buentello is a very experienced fighter and was the smarter fighter. But the next time Kirill must listen better to his corner..,
DreamFighters.com: Fedor, we thank you very much for taking the time to speak to us today. We wish you the best of luck. God Bless
THIS IS FROM 2 DAYS AGO. HE IS STILL WITH M1. HE IS NOT A FREE AGENT. OR WHATEVER WAS SAID. WHERE DID THAT COME FROM

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: fightfan10
Date: February 18, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

http://mmajunkie.com/news/3892/report-fedor-emelianenko-to-become-free-agent.mma
Sorry its not finalized til this week sometime.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: blakewt
Date: February 18, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

That story is dated march 8 2008.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Big_Boy
Date: February 18, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

I don't see it ever happening.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: anonwhocares
Date: February 19, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

dude, that article was from back in 08 it talks about him sining with eleitexc

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Shaunissey
Date: February 19, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

Mutation said:
In case anyone missed it on the main page. Fedor has parted ways with M-1 global and is now a free agent.
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Really? Wow. In that case, I might say it is plausible, yet unlikely. I think it depends if Finkelstein is still in the picture. I find that guy somewhat shady, like a used car salesman.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Nick_Havok
Date: February 19, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

I don't think it will happen.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: HISTORY
Date: February 19, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

I really hope so but it seems like I've never even gotten close to my hopes up.
I voted no. UFC won't agree with anything M-1 wants and he will keep fighting outside the UFC either in Japan once a year of Affliction while it lasts.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: itadakimasu
Date: February 19, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

That picture of fedor in a suit looks doctored to me ! j/k. With that I'm going to vote a yes. I think Dana would try to sign fedor out of spite for affliction since he's been pretty vocal about how he dislikes "those guys"
wonder if he's ready to build a stadium for fedor ?!?! and if fedor goes ufc and destroys lesnar, will dana have a different opinion on wamma?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: nammer4life
Date: February 19, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

that was in march 2008

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BigDaddyKane
Date: February 19, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

That's from 2008, am I missing something?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JCFlores4
Date: February 19, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

Fedor and the UFC willl not happen unless Fedor's management gives in. Back before Fedor went to Affliction and the UFC was negotiating with him, Fedor's manager, Vadim Ficklestein, made wild demands. Vadim even admitted the UFC offered them the most money but he wanted other things on top of that. Vadim wanted the UFC to co-promote a show with his company M-1, he wanted the UFC to sign other members of Fedor's fight team (which he manages) even though they were not interested in them, he wanted the right to show UFC fight clips on his tv show in Russia, he wanted say over who Fedor fought, and he wanted Fedor to be able to fight Sambo.
The UFC will never agree to that.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MJ
Date: February 19, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

if they do sign him will he still be the all mighty FEDOR. time will evetulally catch up with him.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fedorfan
Date: February 19, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

Mutation said:
http://mmajunkie.com/news/3892/report-fedor-emelianenko-to-become-free-agent.mma
Sorry its not finalized til this week sometime.
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I'm so confused right now? I'm the biggest fedor fanboy ever and I can't tell if this is a fake story or not. Why does it say march 7th 2008 if this is a current story? Don't play with my emotions people

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: LucrativeMath
Date: February 19, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

Probably not.
My vote = NO

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: ballsout
Date: February 19, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

Again people...
Fedor does not need the UFC.
The UFC does not need Fedor.
Neither side has as much to gain as they stand to lose if Fedor steps in the Cage.
Personally I hope he doesn't sign with the UFC that way we can have the "What if Fedor was in the UFC" thread ever week for eternity.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: -Hammer-
Date: February 19, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/will-the-ufc-sign-fedor-poll.10682/

First off, the reference thread is old.
Second. The only way this is happening is after Fedor wipes out the competition in Affliction and then sits down with Dana (not just sending his managers) and says "Alright, here is what I want if I fight exclusively for the UFC" and the two proceed to haggle from there. The UFC does not want another Tito Ortiz title debacle, with Fedor winning a title and going to another promotion after the UFC has made him marketable.