Lesnar: "Fedor Is The Greatest Champion In His Own Little World"

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  1. snakerattle79

    snakerattle79 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=11845&zoneid=13

    Top ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko last week said he wasn't a fan of the UFC. On Tuesday, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar proclaimed that he's no fan of Fedor either.

    The reigning UFC heavyweight champ was asked during a media conference call if he planned on watching the upcoming Fedor fight this weekend as he takes on Fabricio Werdum. Lesnar appeared surprised at the question.

    "I didn't even know he was fighting," he said.

    Joking or not, Lesnar pulled no punches when talking about Fedor's proclamation that he was thinking about retirement from the sport, and walking away as the greatest heavyweight to ever put on the gloves.

    "Good for Fedor, I hope he does retire." Lesnar commented. "He's the greatest champion of all time. He's the greatest champion ever, of all time, in his own little world. Good for him."

    For a fight that MMA fans may never get to see, Lesnar had no problem stating that he'd have no issues facing Emelianenko, or defeating him if they ever did meet in the cage.

    "Absolutely," Lesnar answered when asked if he could beat Fedor. "I can beat anybody."

    Lesnar's UFC 116 opponent, current UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin, was a little more diplomatic with his approach to the Fedor situation, but did say that he was disappointed the Russian has thus far refused to step foot in the Octagon.

    "I think it's unfortunate he didn't join the UFC," said Carwin about Fedor. "I'm not concerned with anything Fedor's doing right now. I got Brock ahead of me, and that's all I'm focused on. The UFC is the NFL of mixed martial arts, and the best of the best."

    UFC president Dana White has stated on several occasions his desire to land Emelianenko, but negotiations with his management company, M-1 Global, have always fizzled out. As Fedor draws to the close of his current deal with Strikeforce, free agency rumors and a move to the UFC will likely heat up again later this year, but for now it doesn't look like the top dogs in the UFC's heavyweight division are worried about Fedor.
     
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  2. d3vil0ck

    d3vil0ck New Member Full Member

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    says the guy with 5 fights against stellar competition like frank mir and 50 year old couture

    yea...
     
    d3vil0ck, Jun 25, 2010
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  3. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    LMAOOO:rofl yea dude this guy talks like his the best when his best wins were against couture and Mir. Fedor already prove himself as the best for the last couple of years. He defeated ufc champions back to back. I do hope fedor comes to ufc and KTFO lesnar.
     
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  4. Tuno

    Tuno Member Full Member

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    Closer to a decade than just last couple of years bud. Beating UFC former champions isn't what proved that is he the best but instead just shows UFC champions doesn't rank higher than those of other org.
     
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  5. Sloth

    Sloth Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Fedor Ko 1 Lesnar
     
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  6. snakeface

    snakeface The Woodside Hurricane Full Member

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    lesnar roid raging at the Fedor props and fame.
     
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  7. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well pretty soon Lesnar will be in his only little dream land after Carwin connects.
     
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  8. Rangersfan1982

    Rangersfan1982 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Exactly, with a record of 4-1 he shouldn't even be in line for a title shot, never mind be champion. The UFC should have made Lesnar earn his title. I think then he would get more respect.
     
    Rangersfan1982, Jun 25, 2010
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  9. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Lesnar was trained well at OVW. That was actually Paul Heyman talking.
     
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  10. Nuke

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    Lesnar isn't gonna make it past Carwin how the hell is he supposed to beat Fedor? Lesnar is gonna be 4-2 real soon I'd think he would be more focused on the guy in front of him instead of hiding behind the UFC banner knowing that Fedor isn't stupid enough to sign his life away.
     
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  11. Nuke

    Nuke Full Length Member Full Member

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    You know thats how I'm gonna start talking about it. It isn't Fedor not signing with the UFC its the UFC fighters hiding behind the banner! hahaha Dana is the moma that won't let her boys go outside because the other boys may beat them up! Instead the are sheltered and told they are the best hahahahahah Its so scarily accurate too!
     
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  12. Ne5ville14

    Ne5ville14 Rationalist by default... Full Member

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    +1 :good
     
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  13. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Ironic isnt it. When PRIDE invited Dana to allow UFC fighters in their OWGP tourny Dana got cold feet. He only entered Chuck he's poster boy at the time as he was sure Chuck would win. Poor Chuck got ****ed.
     
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  14. Nuke

    Nuke Full Length Member Full Member

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    ever since then he is dead against the world!!!! Nobody gets out nobody comes in!!! Moma said!
     
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  15. Dynamite Kid

    Dynamite Kid "I Must Break You" Full Member

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    But it's funny how for the exception of Fedor, the best fighters in weight classes 155-205 are in the UFC. And as much as I like Fedor and want him to defeat Lesnar, I'm not gonna be blind and stupid enough to think Lesnar can't give him a run for his money. That's so scarily accurate as well.
     
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