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[Fedorlei Gomipierre]

Fedor Emelianenko Will Only Fight Alistair Overeem If He Passes Pre-Fight Drug Tests by Anton Tabuena on Feb 25, 2010 From Head Kick Legend (via MixFight.nl):

M-1's Apy Echteld said that they were interested in fighting Overeem, however they would not fight unless Overeem was drug tested leading up to the fight. In response, Martijn de Jong from Overeem's team expressed his belief that Fedor deserves a shot at this Strikeforce title, and that they look forward to a potential fight.

Alistair Overeem's size has grew massively over the years since his days at light heavyweight, and naturally, it prompted unfounded steroid talk among the fans around the web. It is interesting to note though, that while M-1 seem hesitant here, they were more than willing to face Barnett who already had a documented history with steroids, although that and the cancellation of Affliction 3 could have also played a part in their decision.

According to M-1 officials, Fedor has Werdum up next this May, but a potential title fight against Overeem is still tentatively planned to happen in 2010. So I guess we'll have to wait and see if Mayweather/Pacquiao-like issues arise in trying to set up this match up. In the meantime, what's next for Alistair? Well Head Kick Legend has mentioned rumors of him participating in a K-1 Yokohama event, or in a Strikeforce bout against Brett Rogers.

Fedor Emelianenko Will Only Fight Alistair Overeem If He Passes Pre-Fight Drug Tests - Bloody Elbow

Good for Fedor, cuz I think Overeem'll probably piss dirty and there's no point wasting Fedor's time in another Barnett-esque fiasco when he could be fighting somebody who he can actually FIGHT.

[KevoOnTheRadio]

If thats the case, I hope they have a back-up fighter. If AO pisses gamma radiation, I don't want them to cancel the fight.

[Fedorlei Gomipierre]

Yeah, when I read this I was like, "Sooooo, in other words, they're saying Fedor won't ever be fighting Overeem..."

[TBEAR]

Originally Posted by Fedorlei Gomipierre

Yeah, when I read this I was like, "Sooooo, in other words, they're saying Fedor won't ever be fighting Overeem..."

Right.

I dont blame Fedor though, why fight a guy WHO MAYBE can not piss clean

[The Return Of......]

i am sure im gonna get flamed for saying this but it looks to me like M1 is kinda nervious about a Fedor vs AO match up. now hold on fedor fans, i did NOT say fedor is scared or anything like that. what i am saying is M1 wants to protect there cash cow. like the article says, they didnt request this of josh, so why request it of someone who hasnt failed a drug test. just because he is bigger??? come on you know fedor had to of fought atleast one roided up guy back in pride. when mayweather done this i called bullshit. if M1 does this im calling bullshit UNLESS pre fight testing becomes standard for ALL fighters. i stick by my theory that M1 kept fedor out of the UFC because he is there cash cow and there was potential for him to lose. if they didnt view AO as a threat they wouldnt be asking for pre fight testing on a guy who people think maybe might of possibly juiced just cuz of how he looks

[rivethead]

This is a really poorly written article, but I've been disappointed with BE lately.


As far as Fedor's camp being "nervious" about fighting AO, I'm thinking they wasted a lot of time, effort and lots of money getting ready for the Barnett bout in Affliction, and they simply want to minimize risk of having shit blow up at the last minute again.

I don't think it has anything to do with the fighter, it has everything to do with the steroid issue.

rh

[mattc25]

Originally Posted by Fedorlei Gomipierre

Yeah, when I read this I was like, "Sooooo, in other words, they're saying Fedor won't ever be fighting Overeem..."

......yep that pretty much sums it up. It's possible that Overeem might finally get stripped of his title. I'm sure Fedor's camp believes he should have had a title fight sometime ago. Like maybe his first fight.

[Xanatos]

Originally Posted by The Return Of......

i am sure im gonna get flamed for saying this but it looks to me like M1 is kinda nervious about a Fedor vs AO match up. now hold on fedor fans, i did NOT say fedor is scared or anything like that. what i am saying is M1 wants to protect there cash cow. like the article says, they didnt request this of josh, so why request it of someone who hasnt failed a drug test. just because he is bigger??? come on you know fedor had to of fought atleast one roided up guy back in pride. when mayweather done this i called bullshit. if M1 does this im calling bullshit UNLESS pre fight testing becomes standard for ALL fighters. i stick by my theory that M1 kept fedor out of the UFC because he is there cash cow and there was potential for him to lose. if they didnt view AO as a threat they wouldnt be asking for pre fight testing on a guy who people think maybe might of possibly juiced just cuz of how he looks

It's not a question whether or not he's juiced. he's juiced. Look up a fight of his from two years ago, then look up a fight from one year ago, then look up his most recent fight. drastic changes. plus you don't get definition like that if you're not juicing. That's why he's been fighting in Japan.

Fedor has jumped in the ring with every single person preposed of him without hesitation, and I don't think overeem is the hardest opponent he has fought yet. I think he's trying to make a point to clean up this sport a little bit. He's known for being the best pound for pound fighter in the world, and he has a fairly average physique.

[Ramma]

Originally Posted by rivethead

This is a really poorly written article, but I've been disappointed with BE lately.


As far as Fedor's camp being "nervious" about fighting AO, I'm thinking they wasted a lot of time, effort and lots of money getting ready for the Barnett bout in Affliction, and they simply want to minimize risk of having shit blow up at the last minute again.

I don't think it has anything to do with the fighter, it has everything to do with the steroid issue.

rh

Agreed. Plus, add the fact that Overeem has been screwing around with Strikeforce so much. I'm sure there are many things Fedor is concerned about in terms of fighting Overeem, and it clearly isn't the fighter.

Personally, I see Overeem getting knocked out or pounded out. I think Werdum has a better chance of catching Fedor in a submission than Overeem has of beating Fedor.

[rivethead]

Agreed.

Werdum's ground game >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>AO's striking

rh

edit: I'd also say Werdums striking >>>> AO's groundgame