Will Fedor fight again?

[Haggis McJackass]

Originally Posted by Flea Man

Disagree. His head movement was on point in the stand up in the first fight. He was not in shocking shape. Had he not been instantly taken down in the second round he might've carried on.

He has clearly neglected his grappling in recent years. And still focused more on his kickboxing in his three retirement fights. Where was the man who out Judo'd Ogawa, out jits'd Big Nog' and survived the Americana of doom from Markuu Huntuu?

He got molested by Big Foot. But he survived. He wasn't sharp enough to escape major damage but he still had the nous and toughness to stay in there.

He was all there. It wasn't his effort in training but his mindset IMO. Fell in love with his power.

I mean for fucks sake Rogers was able to have some grappling success with Fedor. Rogers is arguably a lesser fighter than Gary Goodridge. Fedor steamed forward and got caught with a jab which busted him up right away. Where the bouncing and feints? Where was the punches setting up the trips and throws? It was desperation subs and last ditch sweeps against Rogers where positional dominance and composure was always the way for Fedor.

Notice Fedor's G'N'P in Nog's guard and notice his flailing hammerfist against Werdum, who he tried to treat like Zuluzinho.

Fedor's mindset was the problem. He was in good shape for Hendo'. Careless finishing attempt against a cagey veteran with the hardest hands in MMA? That's not Fedor.

He's been running on fumes for ages but boy was it fun. He showed more composure in his last few fights but would the Fedor of old let a one legged Jeff Monson survive, just to be safe?

It does seem pretty clear that Fedor wasn't physically shot, as many would have you believe, but rather he had become complacent. He'd achieved everything he wanted and apparently just couldn't be bothered putting in the effort to stay razor-sharp anymore.

But a fighter who is doing all the right things, but is just too physically deteriorated to pull the trigger any more? No. He wasn't that.

[MaliSlamusrex]

He might fight exhibitions. He has proved himself as the greatest HW ever so he might get matched up against some of the other old timers. I can't imagine there is any motivation for him to fight anymore.

But even if he did fight against JDS, it would be a brave man that bets against him.

[greathamza]

I dont believe that Fedor is gonna fight again he is retired and he should stay retired for his own best

[monaroCountry]

Fedor is the GOAT and wont be returning. He is president of Russian MMA union and a part owner of M-1 as well as being friends with some powerful friends. Fedor doesnt need the money and has more important things to do, making MMA a proper and recognized sport in a growing and strong region.