How long can Fedor be the best if he isn't fighting the best?

I can't argue with that. They were the best MMA shows ever. I miss Pride as well.

 

So if Nog loses then Fedor isn't as good as people think? What happens if Nog wins his next 10 fights and then gets beat by some kid we don't even know right now? Does that make that kid better then Fedor, because he was "beat in the UFC"?

But ex-Pride fighters ARE because they AREN'T in the UFC?

 

You guys are arguing with yourselves at this point. . .

 

I think I visit these forums too much. I had a dream that Fedor lost to John Fitch by UD

 

I have been looking at some of this back and forth and I am having trouble seeing what is so hard to understand.

Fedor is the best heavyweight in the world. His 28-1 record is impressive, and wins over Crocop and Nogueira solidify that status. Nogueira being a champion of sorts in the UFC just adds to how good Fedor's win over him was.

The UFC has shown that it's fighters are still on a good level with two defeats of the man many were claiming to be it's uncrowned champion upon his contract being signed, Crocop. If Couture goes on to defeat Nogueira he won't be taking away any of Fedor's credit away. He will establish his own credit with a win over Fedor's highest rated opponent. Couture dominated Sylvia as well as beating the man that gave Crocop his first loss in the UFC. If he is able to defeat Lesnar, though Brock is still new, it will add even more credibility. Heath Herring defeated the other person to defeat Crocop before being dominated by Lesnar. A win over Lesnar would be significant. If these events unfold this way, I would still consider Fedor at the top. Randy would be beginning to make an argument at this point though. I don't see how it would be unfair to see things that way, if events unfold the way they were written above.

I really don't think Couture will defeat Nogueira, but it is a possibility. I'm not so sure he is going to take Lesnar either, but it would be very unfair to write him off before giving him the chance.

If Nog goes on to defeat everyone in the upcoming tournament of sorts for the title, it will further Fedor's legacy.