Comments on: Strikeforce Champ Alistair Overeem: "I don't have time to think about fighting Fedor Emelianenko." http://www.fighters.com/11/09/strikeforce-champ-alistair-overeem-i-dont-have-time-to-think-about-fighting-fedor-emelianenko MMA News, Stats, Videos, and Fighter Profiles Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: sphoeninx http://www.fighters.com/11/09/strikeforce-champ-alistair-overeem-i-dont-have-time-to-think-about-fighting-fedor-emelianenko/comment-page-1#comment-6736 sphoeninx Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:04:32 +0000 http://www.fighters.com/?p=12674#comment-6736 Overreem had already lost to Werdum in Pride in a very easy fashion. Werdum said that what he's got is just a guillotine choke and he proves it by choking out Overreem. He poses no threat to Fedor in any way. And Werdum would likely lose to Fedor in the same way that Nogueira loses to Fedor because they have the same basic style. Though Werdum must have a stronger chin else he would lose via a knockout punch. Overreem had already lost to Werdum in Pride in a very easy fashion. Werdum said that what he’s got is just a guillotine choke and he proves it by choking out Overreem. He poses no threat to Fedor in any way. And Werdum would likely lose to Fedor in the same way that Nogueira loses to Fedor because they have the same basic style. Though Werdum must have a stronger chin else he would lose via a knockout punch.

]]> By: CrackinBacks http://www.fighters.com/11/09/strikeforce-champ-alistair-overeem-i-dont-have-time-to-think-about-fighting-fedor-emelianenko/comment-page-1#comment-6410 CrackinBacks Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:13:47 +0000 http://www.fighters.com/?p=12674#comment-6410 Alastair vs Fedor would be a great fight. I think Fedor would win, as I see Alastair being too aggressive, and getting knocked out when he goes for one of his flying knees, just like Fedor did to Arlavski. Alastair vs Fedor would be a great fight. I think Fedor would win, as I see Alastair being too aggressive, and getting knocked out when he goes for one of his flying knees, just like Fedor did to Arlavski.

]]> By: patquinn http://www.fighters.com/11/09/strikeforce-champ-alistair-overeem-i-dont-have-time-to-think-about-fighting-fedor-emelianenko/comment-page-1#comment-6003 patquinn Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:08:11 +0000 http://www.fighters.com/?p=12674#comment-6003 lol love the "TPR" call. Overeem is better then most, but hes got a chin just like Arlovskis. You see the guys last 7 opponents: 1) James Thompson-journeyman/weak chin(lost to kimbo) 2) Tony Sylvester 14-3, but nobody well known on his resume 3) Big Daddy Gary Goodridge-lol is all i have to say about that 4) Mark Hunt-Tough dude, but has lost 5 in a row, albeit Fedor and Barnett were 2. 5) Cro Cop-had to knee and kick his nuts numerous times to get a NC 6) Lee Tae-Hyun-2 pro fights, 300 pound blimp 7) Paul Buentello-tough dude, not even close to top 25 hw etc etc.. Overeem is a braggart, and moron (see bar fight that caused infection in his hand) and doesn't deserve a shot against Fedor for the way he's disrespecting him. I'm still stunned that he said he doesn't have time for Fedor, and is dismissing him like that. Hope it's just publicity. TPR is the man, and I can't wait to watch Fedor smash his sneering mug. Peace lol love the “TPR” call. Overeem is better then most, but hes got a chin just like Arlovskis. You see the guys last 7 opponents:

1) James Thompson-journeyman/weak chin(lost to kimbo)
2) Tony Sylvester 14-3, but nobody well known on his resume
3) Big Daddy Gary Goodridge-lol is all i have to say about that
4) Mark Hunt-Tough dude, but has lost 5 in a row, albeit Fedor and Barnett were 2.
5) Cro Cop-had to knee and kick his nuts numerous times to get a NC
6) Lee Tae-Hyun-2 pro fights, 300 pound blimp
7) Paul Buentello-tough dude, not even close to top 25 hw etc etc..

Overeem is a braggart, and moron (see bar fight that caused infection in his hand) and doesn’t deserve a shot against Fedor for the way he’s disrespecting him. I’m still stunned that he said he doesn’t have time for Fedor, and is dismissing him like that. Hope it’s just publicity. TPR is the man, and I can’t wait to watch Fedor smash his sneering mug.

Peace

]]> By: SmartyBeardo http://www.fighters.com/11/09/strikeforce-champ-alistair-overeem-i-dont-have-time-to-think-about-fighting-fedor-emelianenko/comment-page-1#comment-5587 SmartyBeardo Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:19:45 +0000 http://www.fighters.com/?p=12674#comment-5587 Both Overeem and Werdum are worthy and dangerous opponents for TPR (The Pudgy Russian). Silva was an excellent test for Werdum. The ground battle was quick and technical. It is likely that TPR would pound him into submission, but Werdum could surprise him if it got to the ground. Overeem is Strikeforce's champ, but more importantly he has the international experience and skills combined with the fact he is obviously in the prime of his career. Again, it is likely that TPR would knock Overeem out. However, Overeem is very quick and lethal with his legs. In my opinion, younger and quicker opponents have a better chance of surprising TPR at this point in his career than the huge, more ponderous athletes like Lesnar, Carwin and Rogers. Long live TPR. Long may he reign. Both Overeem and Werdum are worthy and dangerous opponents for TPR (The Pudgy Russian). Silva was an excellent test for Werdum. The ground battle was quick and technical. It is likely that TPR would pound him into submission, but Werdum could surprise him if it got to the ground. Overeem is Strikeforce’s champ, but more importantly he has the international experience and skills combined with the fact he is obviously in the prime of his career. Again, it is likely that TPR would knock Overeem out. However, Overeem is very quick and lethal with his legs. In my opinion, younger and quicker opponents have a better chance of surprising TPR at this point in his career than the huge, more ponderous athletes like Lesnar, Carwin and Rogers.

Long live TPR. Long may he reign.

]]> By: Andy http://www.fighters.com/11/09/strikeforce-champ-alistair-overeem-i-dont-have-time-to-think-about-fighting-fedor-emelianenko/comment-page-1#comment-5268 Andy Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:58:03 +0000 http://www.fighters.com/?p=12674#comment-5268 I don't think Brock would 'smash' Fedor, but I would love to see the fight. I think Fedor would win, but it could go either way. Hope it happens early in 2010. I don’t think Brock would ‘smash’ Fedor, but I would love to see the fight. I think Fedor would win, but it could go either way.

Hope it happens early in 2010.

]]> By: Peter http://www.fighters.com/11/09/strikeforce-champ-alistair-overeem-i-dont-have-time-to-think-about-fighting-fedor-emelianenko/comment-page-1#comment-5267 Peter Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:49 +0000 http://www.fighters.com/?p=12674#comment-5267 Fedor may not be the most "perfect" fighter but the point of winning is to win - not to win pretty or without lets say a bloody nose. If Rogers did not get that jab in at the beginning of the fight then Fedor's face would be fine, minus a few forehead abrasions. But who can blame him? Fedor weighed about 230 lbs. and Rogers 265 lbs. and despite the weight advantage, Fedor was able to take him down at least twice. I would bet that anyone who is outweighed by 40 pounds would potentially have some difficulties. How about Lesnar? He is huge and that size is the only reason why he beat Couture who is too technically proficient for him. Fedor is extremely explosive and does not hesitate which many fighters do. If he sees an opening he goes for it. Bret Rogers was hesitant in the fight. Now I would say that eventually Fedor will loose but the fact that he has so many options (judo, sambo, boxing, takedown defense, muy tai etc.) it will most likely come from a good punch or ground and pound. I liked how Fedor in the fight with Rogers pushed him off while at the fence by putting his leg behind rogers leg causing imbalance for rogers. Nice technique. Fedor may not be the most “perfect” fighter but the point of winning is to win – not to win pretty or without lets say a bloody nose. If Rogers did not get that jab in at the beginning of the fight then Fedor’s face would be fine, minus a few forehead abrasions. But who can blame him? Fedor weighed about 230 lbs. and Rogers 265 lbs. and despite the weight advantage, Fedor was able to take him down at least twice. I would bet that anyone who is outweighed by 40 pounds would potentially have some difficulties. How about Lesnar? He is huge and that size is the only reason why he beat Couture who is too technically proficient for him. Fedor is extremely explosive and does not hesitate which many fighters do. If he sees an opening he goes for it. Bret Rogers was hesitant in the fight. Now I would say that eventually Fedor will loose but the fact that he has so many options (judo, sambo, boxing, takedown defense, muy tai etc.) it will most likely come from a good punch or ground and pound. I liked how Fedor in the fight with Rogers pushed him off while at the fence by putting his leg behind rogers leg causing imbalance for rogers. Nice technique.

]]> By: smojo http://www.fighters.com/11/09/strikeforce-champ-alistair-overeem-i-dont-have-time-to-think-about-fighting-fedor-emelianenko/comment-page-1#comment-5246 smojo Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:16:15 +0000 http://www.fighters.com/?p=12674#comment-5246 Strikeforce doesn't have very many options right now. They need to get Overeem to fight in January or February. Overeem vs Fedor is the only fight I want to see. I like Werdum but in a fight with Fedor he is guaranteed to lose. Fedor will kill him in the stand-up and I don't see Fedor being submitted or getting owned on the ground. Strikeforce doesn’t have very many options right now. They need to get Overeem to fight in January or February. Overeem vs Fedor is the only fight I want to see. I like Werdum but in a fight with Fedor he is guaranteed to lose. Fedor will kill him in the stand-up and I don’t see Fedor being submitted or getting owned on the ground.

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