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Fedor vs Dan Henderson July 30th in Chicago ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:06 am
by Nemesis21

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:23 am
by REDDzone
Coker alluded to this yesterday when he said they had "a superfight for July (I think he said PPV) that he couldn't announce yet."

He said this was in addition to the hw grand prix. So it was pretty obvious who he was talking about. I assume this means Fedor is dropping down.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:27 am
by Nemesis21
REDDzone wrote:Coker alluded to this yesterday when he said they had "a superfight for July (I think he said PPV) that he couldn't announce yet."

He said this was in addition to the hw grand prix. So it was pretty obvious who he was talking about. I assume this means Fedor is dropping down.



That's what I was thinking, has Hendo fought above 205 ?

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:43 am
by cowboyronnie
This would be at HW, I'd imagine.

Nemesis21 wrote:
REDDzone wrote:Coker alluded to this yesterday when he said they had "a superfight for July (I think he said PPV) that he couldn't announce yet."

He said this was in addition to the hw grand prix. So it was pretty obvious who he was talking about. I assume this means Fedor is dropping down.



That's what I was thinking, has Hendo fought above 205 ?


Hendo's fought Fedor.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:46 am
by Nemesis21
cowboyronnie wrote:This would be at HW, I'd imagine.

Nemesis21 wrote:
REDDzone wrote:Coker alluded to this yesterday when he said they had "a superfight for July (I think he said PPV) that he couldn't announce yet."

He said this was in addition to the hw grand prix. So it was pretty obvious who he was talking about. I assume this means Fedor is dropping down.



That's what I was thinking, has Hendo fought above 205 ?


Hendo's fought Fedor.



When, can't find anything on it. Not on either wikipedia record.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:02 am
by CPT
cowboyronnie wrote:This would be at HW, I'd imagine.

Nemesis21 wrote:
REDDzone wrote:Coker alluded to this yesterday when he said they had "a superfight for July (I think he said PPV) that he couldn't announce yet."

He said this was in addition to the hw grand prix. So it was pretty obvious who he was talking about. I assume this means Fedor is dropping down.



That's what I was thinking, has Hendo fought above 205 ?


Hendo's fought Fedor.


Don't think so.

He's fought Big Nog and other HWs though.

Kinda doubt Fedor is dropping down to 205...will just be a superfight.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:33 am
by cowboyronnie
Could have sworn they fought in Rings. Maybe I'm thinking of Babalu vs Fedor.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:57 am
by REDDzone
Maybe thinking of Fedor/Arona, or Hendo/Nog?

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:04 am
by cowboyronnie
No way does Fedor go all the way to 205. But they might give him a maximum weight of 220 or something. That would be significant, as it would be the first time Fedor would have to actually diet.

I don't think Fedor's fought a smaller guy from Pride on. Cro Cop was about a wash.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:27 pm
by skflives
cowboyronnie wrote:No way does Fedor go all the way to 205. But they might give him a maximum weight of 220 or something. That would be significant, as it would be the first time Fedor would have to actually diet.

I don't think Fedor's fought a smaller guy from Pride on. Cro Cop was about a wash.


He fought Matt Lindland for Bodog fights.

As for the fight itself. I'm going to buy the PPV to support Strikeforce but this isn't a fight that excites me. I'm a huge Fedor fan and I really don't see what he could get from beating an older man who fought at 185 within the past 2 years. I would much rather see him fight one of the lesser heavyweights like Shane Del Rosario. Even with a win this fight doesn't prove whether or not Fedor can still hang as a heavyweight.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:01 pm
by CPT
They teased this during the Strikeforce broadcast when they showed Dan Henderson, though they didn't mention Fedor by name.

I don't think it's a particularly relevant fight to any division right now, but it's a nice, competitive fight between two all time greats, and the winner gets a big feather in his cap and helps his argument for Greatest of All Time. I wouldn't buy the PPV, but I'll be looking forward to watching it.

I would compare it to the Couture vs. Nogueira fight from a few years back. One can only hope it will be as good.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:08 pm
by SDM
Huge fight, not relevant as you said, but two greats finally going at it is never a bad thing. Fedor might get a second wind at 205 if he can make the cut.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:27 pm
by singh_shady
Screw relevancy this is awesome, much bigger than Couture/Nog (IMO, although the comparison is good)

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:09 pm
by Posey H8er
Nemesis21 wrote:
REDDzone wrote:Coker alluded to this yesterday when he said they had "a superfight for July (I think he said PPV) that he couldn't announce yet."

He said this was in addition to the hw grand prix. So it was pretty obvious who he was talking about. I assume this means Fedor is dropping down.



That's what I was thinking, has Hendo fought above 205 ?

The size difference isn't much. Hendo probably walks around at 215, and a belly-less Fedor or a Fedor who cuts weight is easily a 205er.

I want to see this fight! 8-)

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:44 am
by Headliner
This is going to be good.
I'm hoping its a catch weight that will see Fedor have to get smaller. His future in the sport may be at the 205 if he can't fight the super heavy wieghts any longer.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:02 pm
by Gold Chain
Dan by KO.

Fedor's might forget how to eat with a fork after this fight.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:06 pm
by skflives
^^^ Not likely. Fedor absorbed big punches from guys like Antonio Silva and Brett Rodgers and never even looked dazed. Hendo can't hurt him.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:44 pm
by REDDzone
Hendo could probably knock out a freakin' rhinoceros with his right hand.

Its just a matter if he can land it. I actually think this is a tough matchup for Fedor.

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:20 pm
by Gold Chain
skflives wrote:^^^ Not likely. Fedor absorbed big punches from guys like Antonio Silva and Brett Rodgers and never even looked dazed. Hendo can't hurt him.


Hey, if you promise to let me ride in your time machine,
I promise not to spill any of my Dr. Pepper Big Gulp on the seats. 8-)

Hendo can't hurt him? Really?

Re: Fedor wants Dan Henderson next ...

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:27 pm
by Nemesis21