Here is some translation of Fedor's coach (Vladimir Voronov) interview given to the M-1 Global. Q. Could you tell us about Fedor's preparation for a fight with Arlovski? V. We just have a heavy training sessions in Stary Oskol where Fedor is training hard. He's working his A$$ off. Q. What's your opinion on Belorussian fighter (Arlovski) V. Very serious fighter, he has a lot of experience. We know him for a long time and have great deal of respect. We are preparing for this fight very seriously. Q. Do you do anything differently in training for Arlovski? V. No, we're getting ready as usual. Q. Is Fedor 100% ready for this fight now? V. Fedor is half way ready. We're preparing very carefully for this fight so Fedor can be at his pick for this fight. Q. Do you have any specific game plan for Arlovski? V. Our game plan is not to have any game plan. (laughs) The rest of the interview Voronov talks about Kirill Sildenikov and Barnett. http://www.mixfight.ru/info/interviews/2008/12/30/Voronov_o_podgotovke_Fedora_i_Kirilla/
Nice nice. What differs Fedor from most champs is that he will probably never ever come with an excuse of not being well prepared etc etc(I even doubt he will ever lose). A great student of Sun Tzu, perhaps.
"Our game plan is not to have any game plan" - this is why Fedor is the best. He sees what you have, adapts, improvises and overcomes. Fedor always has an answer, at least so far he has.
arlovski is a VERY dangerous fight for anyone. he is pin point accurate whilst standing, and has devastating power whilst on his feet. he isnt a fish out of water when on the ground either. i hope fedor comes out victorious.
Fedor has been pissing about alot in Thailand, along with the parties and excess of Christmas and New Year, will Fedor have a truly fulfilling training camp that prepares him adequetely?
After the way Arlovski was dominated on the ground by Rothwell - Arlovski better hope he lands something big very fast. If he hits the mat it's all over. No referee stand up to save him this time around.
24th of this month my man. Anyways agian im really looking forward to this fight yeah if it goes to the ground Fedor should dominate him with his incredible GNP and probablly finish with a weapon of choice. But on the feet im curious how it goes. Fedor does have good pressure and could keep Arlovski going back alot of if Arlovski can find a way to dictate the pace he has a great chance no doubt IMO hes the better striker hes got great movement,speed,combos and power Freddie Roach seems confident he could defeat Valuev although thats not that big of deal since Valuev is garbage. Remember Fujita did make Fedor dance no reason Arlovski cant do it and finish it. That said Fedor is not human and should be in dominant fashion after Arlovski has his moments in the 1st round. However im just glad Fedors fighting the top guys agian I mean after Cro Cop it was a bunch of fatasses Zulu and Mark Hunt,a true freak in Hong Man Choi,Middleweight Lindland and a very old Coleman who he defeated already. Tim Sylvia a 2 time Champ with a fantastic resume was a nice start now get Arlovski and hopefully Barnett.
