stpierrecanada Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Uh oh.... This doesn't sound good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I think Fedor wants huge money, likely asking to be one of the top paid guys, and the UFC is balking. The Reebok deal probably isnt helping, here is a huge name guy who would make lots of money from endorsements, but that revenue is cut off to him. I imagine he is asking the UFC to make up the difference and they arent interested in setting that precedent. Logically thinking, I think Bellator can offer much more money when you factor in Fedor's sponsor revenue. I expect him to eventually sign there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I really hope that he doesn't! I want to see him in the UFC and preferably at LHW. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky67 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 JLP make lot of sense i'm pretty sure Fedor doesn't want to deal with Reebook sponsorship when any other sponsors will give him 15 times more. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlow73 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Coker already said they weren't going to sign him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I dont get why they wouldnt want Fedor. http://www.inquisitr.com/2377669/mma-news-bellator-not-interested-in-signing-fedor-emelianenko/ Coker's comments really dont make any sense. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Well i sure hope he comes to the UFC, anywhere else does not matter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm pretty confident with my sources. I guess we'll see what happens. I'm interested if your source has anything new to report. The whole thing is starting to look like it was all smoke, no fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I dont get why they wouldnt want Fedor. http://www.inquisitr.com/2377669/mma-news-bellator-not-interested-in-signing-fedor-emelianenko/ Coker's comments really dont make any sense. Oh it's really easy to explain. Fedor is past his prime by a mile, but he'd still come in and kill half their HWs. Viacomtor plays it safe like any corporate entity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacman Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 It makes sense that he wants huge money because his Reebok check would be for a measly 2500. In Bellator on sponsors alone he can make six figures easy. I think Dana should just give him the money, he's worth the investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Oh it's really easy to explain. Fedor is past his prime by a mile, but he'd still come in and kill half their HWs. Viacomtor plays it safe like any corporate entity. Unless you are a hardcore mma fan you probably cant name a Bellator HW other than Kongo. Fedor coming in as a huge name and cleaning house would be a huge boost. Fedor vs Minakov would be a huge fight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky67 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Unless you are a hardcore mma fan you probably cant name a Bellator HW other than Kongo. Fedor coming in as a huge name and cleaning house would be a huge boost. Fedor vs Minakov would be a huge fight. I agree with Erik they want a roster with competitive fights so they can build some histories between fighters, they don't want fedor signing geting 4 wins then he's out. This is probably what cocker thinks i'm not sure if it's logic for his buisness as Fedor will bring lot of viewers for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGEND4R3AL Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 The UFC better be smart about his first few opponents, if they match him up with higher ranked guys at first and he gets beat, well then he won't be in the UFC long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I read that there will be more said about his future in a 2 or 3 weeks time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlow73 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I read that there will be more said about his future in a 2 or 3 weeks time. Where? Was that from combatpress too?The only site that said UFC signed him already? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I heard someone at the Starbucks who know someone who was close to someone before they fell out but still they know someone else in his camp who says he might or might be coming to the UFC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I heard someone at the Starbucks who know someone who was close to someone before they fell out but still they know someone else in his camp who says he might or might be coming to the UFC. You hang out at Starbucks? Do you put your pinky in the air as you sip your caramel mocha hazelnut frappucino? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Only when listening to discussions about Fedor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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