Fedor v Rogers

[SEB]

yeah, and if ever the fight goes to the ground what is going to happen ?

Fedor is one of the best ground fighter at heavyweight, he knows how to wrestle opponents, taking them to the ground and hitting them really hard, he has this special thing to hit opponents to the ground constantly.

He's very skilful and smart on Submissions, one of the best, in my opinion. We often seems to forget that Fedor has good submissions skills, he's very good at it, submitted Silva in 36 seconds :-).

Plus, Fedor has astonishing fast hands, his boxing skills seems limited, but in fact if you take a look closer, he knows a lot about avoiding punches and counter-punching. In his training DVD, you can see him doing his 3 steps backward while hitting left right combinations. it's the perfect tool against people like Arlovski who tries to put pressure.

Even Mousasi told it during an interview in Holland : Thinking that Fedor has not kickboxing and Boxing skills is just pretty laughable. like he said, maybe he wont KO you with a high kick, but his low kicks and punches are really good.

To conclude, with a good stamina, and exceptional "fighting" spirit, I don't think we can say that Fedor would be "easily" beaten by any heavyweight...

Sure Brett Rodgers has a chance to KO him, but if that fight goes to the ground, I have strong doubt that Rodgers will keep that undefeated record.

[VictorCharlie]

Fedor has been in tough spots multiple times. Fujita had him on queer street, Hunt was close to a sub, Randleman powerbombed him, Coleman took him down and was controlling the fight and Arlovski was doing very well. Fedor just wins some way some how. The only detraction one can make is that his striking isn't as polished and technical as some fighters but his handspeed, timing and power are A+. Rogers has a chance b/c of his power and style but he isn't going to bring anything to the fight that Fedor hasn't seen and conquered.

[jokaleras]

fedor by brutal kayo.

[ross]

fedor loses by brutal kayo.

[jokaleras]

fedor loses by brutal kayo.

i think you misread my post. I meant Fedor will win by brutal kayo.

[zhubin]

It will take a very special fighter to beat Fedor. Rogers is not a special fighter. Strength alone is not enough. Speed alone is not enough. Size alone is not enough. A combination of these things most likely will not be enough. For a fighter to have a chance against Fedor...the athleticism is an obvious given. But more importantly...mental strength and intelligence is a must. We all know Fedor is a beast...strong, deceptively fast, great striking and ground skills, and a granite chin. But what separates him...is his ring intelligence and calmness. He NEVER panics. You might look decent against him for a bit...but he patiently adapts....and BOOM...it's over. So not only do you have to worry about his knockout power or his fantastic ground skills...you have to deal with his strong will and mind. Plus...he is humble and hardworking. You never get the sense this guy slacks off. He isn't into the hype or the hoopla. Why also do you think he will not get baited so easily by a clown like Daina White. The guy just loves to prepare and fight.

[VictorCharlie]

If mousasi doesn't go to the UFC after his 3 fight contract with Strikeforce look for him and Fedor in 2011 sometime. An epic fight if they both keep winning and it happens.

[Nameless]

Fedor has been in tough spots multiple times. Fujita had him on queer street, Hunt was close to a sub, Randleman powerbombed him, Coleman took him down and was controlling the fight and Arlovski was doing very well. Fedor just wins some way some how. The only detraction one can make is that his striking isn't as polished and technical as some fighters but his handspeed, timing and power are A+. Rogers has a chance b/c of his power and style but he isn't going to bring anything to the fight that Fedor hasn't seen and conquered.

Exactly, Fedor knows how to win and always believe he can turn the tide. I could imagine rogers bombing him till they felt on the ground to finish in a magic arm bar, personally, the only advantage Rogers has over Fedor is a bit more power on the knuckle but that is it.

[ross]

the only advantage Rogers has over Fedor is a bit more power on the knuckle but that is it.

Thats all he will need

[Snakefist Ar Fu]

the only advantage Rogers has over Fedor is a bit more power on the knuckle but that is it.

Thats all he will need

Your confidence is disproportionate to his ability.

[VictorCharlie]

the only advantage Rogers has over Fedor is a bit more power on the knuckle but that is it.

Thats all he will need

Seriously? Is he really that different than Hunt or Goodridge?

[ross]

I think so, well to be honest im not that clued up on all the fighters fedor has fought but watching a few of his bouts he clearly has trouble with good "strikers".

Rogers is a massive man but puts his punches together well something big men in mma seem unable to do, iv read he started out in boxing and believe that is what it will take to beat Fedor, hes unbeaten and hungry to prove a point, this will also be Fedors first time in a cage and apparently it could make a difference in the way he fights?

If Rogers catches Fedor clean from what iv seen of him he will keep the punches pouring in and I just dont see Fedor coping with it, he was being outfought by Arlovskis boxing till the twat jumped in the air and begged to be whacked

[VictorCharlie]

If Rogers is going to make it a fight he will have to show more than what I've seen so far. Mirko was widely considered the best pure striker in the business when he fought Fedor and was soundly beaten in all facets of the game. The only guy I've actually thought had a chance was Arlovski with his tremndous athleticism, power and technical striking. Then he jumped in the air

[CutMeMick]

Fedor is a fucking beast....

Fedor = SRR

[Nameless]

Fedor is a fucking beast....

Fedor = SRR

The scariest with that monster is that he's never unfazed... it's like if he's carved from a block of Ice out of Pluto. You can give him your best shot and have the lead, he's still thinking about fucking you up like if you wouldn't have busted him at all and he always find a different way to win.