Fedor Emelianenko: I didn't want to take any risks against Jeff Monson
Posted on November 21, 2011, 11:29 AM by Anton GurevichFedor Emelianenko looked back at his performance against Jeff Monsoon, and the gameplan of "playing it safe". Emelianenko declared himself satisfied with victory, adding that he didn't want to take any risks against a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert in Jeff Monson. Emelianenko's victory over "The Snowman" cut his three-fight losing streak, setting the Russian legend back on track for the first tme since the triumph over Brett Rogers back in 2009.
In his next fight, Emelianenko will square off against the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii, who currently holds a professinal Mixed Martial Arts record of 4-1-1.
Here's what Fedor Emelianenko had to say about his victory (via MMAMania.com):
"Thank God I have no injuries ... I'm very grateful to God for losses and for wins, so I feel very good. I was very happy with [the outcome] because everything we planned before with my coaches, I did exactly what they asked me to do. I went for the kill once before against Fabricio Werdum and I paid dearly for that. This time I thought I better change my strategy. I was very happy with my performance the way I strategized the entire fight. Monson was a tough fighter and I was just happy that I won."
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Agreed. Also, hate to say it, but the thought of this fight being fixed has crossed my mind. I mean... Monson did almost nothing this entire fight. What did he have to lose?! Nothing...
That is what made Fedor special, a GSP'ed version of Fedor fighting outcast does not have my interest.
Why does Fedor get away with not speaking English ever when he has so many fans? You Fedor nut huggers are also a-r-s-e-wipes....
Let me guess, your from the US and only speak English? You retard, may be you should speak Russian. Ignorant fool
I would think Monson would care more about getting paid a little extra to add another loss to his record.
@nickp44
Dumb comment. Monson was getting owned on the feet, his front leg was destroyed, and he was probably mentally broken.
Fixed?? Did you not see his face after the fight. Yeah could be a WWE move , fake blood. Come on man, that is ridiculous
@ moots. That was the only intelligent comment in that thread. Monson tried for the overhand right and the hail mary take down many times. It wasn't that he didn't try to do anything, it was that he was totally unable to because Fedor is that good. To put it in perspective, Monson did much better against the new star, Cormier.
@IChokePeople
Agreed, it was clear that Monson just didn't have much to offer Fedor. Saying the fight was fixed is nonsense - anyone expecting Monson to give Fedor a back and forth brawl is out of their mind.
@everyone: I think it may be more naive to completely dismiss the possibility of it being fixed.
M-1 Global is built around one thing: Fedor Emelianenko. If Fedor becomes worthless, M-1 becomes worthless. Vladimir Putin won't be sitting at any M-1 events without Fedor headlining them.
I never said it was fixed, just saying the thought has crossed my mind.
No, they started out being built around Fedor and are known for him in North America. In Europe and Asia their other fighters are known and they are comparable to SF or Dream at this point. They don't need Fedor, he is a part owner and both Fedor and M-1 benefit from this.
Seeing Poutine booed at the end made the event a little better for me ;D
Can't really blame Fedor for a bad fight. He was on a cautious side, but totally understandable, just wanted a win. Monson should have gone after it, but i'm pretty sure he was hurt after being dropped. I hope the fight happens in Japan, it should be a huge event.
Two years ago, if you had read that headline to me, I would have laughed in your face.
Wow, how do you say "pussy" in Russian?
I think it is pronounced "CageRage64" but my Russian is not so good.
Twat, i'd love to see you against Monson. Or even the 123 KID from the old WWF. I bet you never had a fight in your life. And that does not include your next door neighours cat!. D*ckhead
I just think that Fedor needed a win to get back some of his lost confidance from this losing streak. I didn't expect him to get in there with any top quality opposition after the past three fights he's had. I don't expect him to fight anyone of substance in the MMA world for a couple of more fights at least. He is just tryin to get his head right; give the guy a break for once.
Fedor was just trying a fight, end of story.
To win
I don't think Fedor is in any winning situation at the moment. If he wins, people say it was to be expected and his competition is weak. If he loses people say "told you so, he's overrated". The dude can't catch a break these days. Only recently has UFC accumulated good heavy weights, it's going to be hard for Fedor co climb that ladder unless he's fighting top ten, and again majority of them are in UFC.
Lol... I use to hate on Fedor so much! Now I just don't have to anymore! He use to be great but never would fight anyone that was worth a crap... Now he is not as good as he use to be and yet he is still fighting UFC dropouts and has beens... I just don't get it!
Maybe one day he will be the Fedor of old and actually prove that he is still in the game... This win definitely does not do that!
May be you should get your head out off Zuffa anus...
Yeah, this is not the Underground, my friend. Keep that fake Fedor hate off these pages.
A good fight and a vintage Fedor performance. He did not give Monson any chance, he simply was way better, had a better game plan and did not take unnecessary risks. I just felt sorry for Monson, it was a beating for three rounds.