Fedor handpicked Maldonado from a list of opponents including Karl Bedorf and Oli Thompson

[JollyRants]

"This is a situation where Fedor's name is much bigger than the name of Fight Nights. We have to call things by what they really are. We can't appoint the opponents for Fedor. We're simply in a different league here. We have parity."

Gadzhiev explained that Fedor's participation in the Fight Nights landmark event was pivotal and they were prepared to meet any necessary demands.

"Fedor's participation is extremely important in this event. For us it's a milestone marketing event. So it's not the situation when we signed a guy and can do anything in the interests of the organization. Why should I lie to everyone now? Yes, we need Fedor, as it's a breakthrough for us. But we can get Fedor in our fight card only by taking into consideration his interests also."

According to the promoter, Fedor was given a list that included the likes of KSW heavyweight champion Karl Bedorf. Oli Thompson informed BloodElbow that he was also contacted with regards to the fight.


"Fedor was totally adequate when choosing the opponent. He never said 'give me a can so I could beat him.' He understands that fighting a lower-class opponent that he would defeat in one minute is a road to nowhere. Japanese didn't have many options with Jaideep Singh back in time. But if his fight with Maldonado will be the same, people would eventually lose interest in Fedor. He understands this and never asks someone [weak] he could easily beat.


So basically Fedor turn down opponents such as Karl Bedorf, Oli Thompson, to fight LHW Fabio Maldonado. Thoughts ? (Source) http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/6/1...admits-fedor-handpicked-maldonado-from-a-list

 

[AceCooch]

@JohnyBrabo your getting called out, lol

Fedor picked Maldonado because he can beat Maldonado, this isn't news

 

[sangreporsangre]

 

[ortizgnp]

Of course he did.

Best decision he's ever made. Silverback-Maldonado by KO

 

[FootstompShonie]

Lmao of course he's hand picking these easy opponents. Do you guys honestly think promoters wouldn't rather have him fight some bigger names?

 

[hasar]

Fedor chooses best.

 

[achillesdave]

@JohnyBrabo your getting called out, lol

Fedor picked Maldonado because he can beat Maldonado, this isn't news

Is there someone outside the UFC he can fight that you think would beat him? He picked Maldonado for name recognition. KSW is full of bums.

 

[JohnyBrabo]

@JohnyBrabo your getting called out, lol

Fedor picked Maldonado because he can beat Maldonado, this isn't news

 

[AceCooch]

Is there someone outside the UFC he can fight that you think would beat him? He picked Maldonado for name recognition. KSW is full of bums.

Not that I know of, but he wouldn't fight Brock or Hunt at 200, or probably any other UFC HW because he knows he would probably lose on a big stage, and that doesn't look good.

 

[JollyRants]

Is there someone outside the UFC he can fight that you think would beat him? He picked Maldonado for name recognition. KSW is full of bums.

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Karol-Bedorf-25819 The guy he turned down is a better opponent than Fabio Maldonado in my opinion. At least hes a real Heavyweight.

 

[ngn21]

thompson and bedorf have no chance in hell agaisnt fedor, though brawldonado neither does

 

[Andrey Kamensky]

Nothing new here. Fedor addmited it himself.
He thought Maldonado was the most interesting opponent from all of the above. I think Bedorf is the best option but at the same time I don't think KSW would have let him fight elsewhere.

 

[Rick Sanchez]

 

[FedorGOAT]

Boy o Boy, @MMAEXP3RT , @JollyRants , @Redhawks100 purely exist to show their hatred for Fedor. I wonder what would they have done if Fedor didn't exist.

Now on topic, among all those names only Maldonado was a familiar name & as a marque event for EFN, they needed some sales, that's Why Fedor chose Maldonado & also to generate some hype. Now please get over.

 

[JollyRants]

Nothing new here. Fedor addmited it himself.
He thought Maldonado was the most interesting opponent from all of the above. I think Bedorf is the best option but at the same time I don't think KSW would have let him fight elsewhere.

If he was an option on the list of opponents i think they would've let him. No way they would of brought a list of opponents to Fedor who there promotions didn't allow him to fight.

 

[Andrey Kamensky]

If he was an option on the list of opponents i think they would've let him. No way they would of brought a list of opponents to Fedor who there promotions didn't allow him to fight.

I don't think he was a realistic option. KSw owners said time after time that for this fight to happen they would like a co-promotion or do it at a KSW show/Rizin, and not now. They said it might be possible in the future with Fedor winning some more fights and same goes for Bedorf.

 

[JollyRants]

I don't think he was a realistic option. KSw owners said time after time that for this fight to happen they would like a co-promotion or do it at a KSW show/Rizin, and not now. They said it might be possible in the future with Fedor winning some more fights and same goes for Bedorf.

Well thats your opinion, i would take the word of the guys Fedor fighting for over the opinion of a random dude on the internet.

 

[Andrey Kamensky]

Well thats your opinion i would take the word of the guys Fedor fighting for over the opinion of a random dude on the internet.

It's not my opinion, it's something that KSw have been asked about multiple times now and those are the answers they gave.
And not a single word from Bedorf on that matter too. So there you have it.

 

[NHB7]

They gave him a list from which he chose the most recognized name to the general public, and this the most likely to bring eyeballs and more so, money.

 

[zeb]

Say what you want about him, but Maldonado fights with a warrior spirit like very few others - that is his draw as an opponent.