Can Fedor improve at this stage?

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

In pride Fedor was allowed to juice so his cardio wasn’t an issue. He’s now clean so you get a more realistic view of his stamina.

There is no evidence of Fedor juicing.

 

[Ancient Warrior]

Agree his cardio has faded
He looked tired 3 minutes into sonnen fight but was very high paced grappling and striking
He said he wasn't tired in interview

I couldn’t tell if he was tired or just winded.

Even if he was just winded though, that could be the difference between winning and losing.

 

[Senzo Tanaka]

I don't think Bader's chin could take those shots that landed against Chael. If Fedor reverses position and lands a couple of ground shots, I think that's over. I think the safe money is on Bader being able to hold him down but I don't think it's a foregone conclusion. Bader is chinny and doesn't always have the highest fight IQ.