Fedor Vs Sylvia

[b-boy]

Oh boy. I'm a huge Emelianenko fan but something in my gut is saying that Tim is gonna win this. Fedor has been keeping active obviously but hasn't fought any high level competition in a while. To be honest, I thought Lindland was going to beat him when they fought in Russia. If Fedor hadn't grabbed the ropes illegally he would've ended up on his back with an Olympic wrestler on top of him.

Everyone talks shit about Sylvia and granted, his fights can be pretty boring, but I think he stands a much better chance than most folks think. Who has Fedor ever fought that is comparable to Sylvia? None of the big guys have had anything close to the talent or experience that Sylvia has. Monson proved that Sylvia has enough of a ground game to survive a top level grappler and ask the Pitbull what he thinks of Tim's striking.

Fedor's best chance is the big overhand right that won Randy the belt, but I'd hope that Tim has figured out how to stop that by now. No matter who wins, this Affliction event is a win for MMA in general. It feels great to see an upstart company put on one of the best cards of the year and still have time to spit in Dana's eye. If the production and camera work aren't total crap, this could be the start of something great.

Bannock

you make some decent points, but give monson some very very fast accurate hands like fedor and he would have killed sylvia, i say fedor will end this standing up and shock everyone. people expect fedor to just take down tim and ground and pound him into submission, but fedors striking and boxing skills are very very good, he just needs to go straight down the pipe more and chill with the power hooks, which he learned that lesson when he fought crocop.

 

[irish_sd]

everyone said this for the henderson, crocop, etc
Pride guys have not done well.
think sylvia is shit but he has size and reach and will paste him. wont be pretty, never is but he will do it.
would love to see some better divisions but he will win and will kill interest in the division

Agree with you. Many of these guys have gotten destroyed.

 

[CB]

I've never been very impressed with Sylvia. Nogeira took a beating, but just hung around and took him out. Sylvia won't hurt Fedor with his punches. I've seen him take harder shots than Sylvia will deliver. I'm actually looking forward to seeing Rizzo back in the octagon. That man has had some great knockouts over the years......wonder if he's got anything left.

 

[MrPump]

you make some decent points, but give monson some very very fast accurate hands like fedor and he would have killed sylvia, i say fedor will end this standing up and shock everyone. people expect fedor to just take down tim and ground and pound him into submission, but fedors striking and boxing skills are very very good, he just needs to go straight down the pipe more and chill with the power hooks, which he learned that lesson when he fought crocop.

If he does, it would be a HUGE shock. Fedor doesnt knock anyone out, he doesnt have KO power. Generally his KO's from Ground and Pound, then a brutal onslaught of hammerfists.

If fedor doesnt take this to the ground, he will lose. Tim is a good stand up fighter with KO power and a long reach. Fedor has been fighting chumps for the past two years... this will a good test.

My Call:
Timmay - Round 2 Knockout --- Timmay shocks the world and the Fedor lovers all cry themselves to sleep.

 

[b-boy]

If he does, it would be a HUGE shock. Fedor doesnt knock anyone out, he doesnt have KO power. Generally his KO's from Ground and Pound, then a brutal onslaught of hammerfists.

If fedor doesnt take this to the ground, he will lose. Tim is a good stand up fighter with KO power and a long reach. Fedor has been fighting chumps for the past two years... this will a good test.

My Call:
Timmay - Round 2 Knockout --- Timmay shocks the world and the Fedor lovers all cry themselves to sleep.

I'll bet you a case of LBA's from phil

 

[Queefer]

If he does, it would be a HUGE shock. Fedor doesnt knock anyone out, he doesnt have KO power. Generally his KO's from Ground and Pound, then a brutal onslaught of hammerfists.

If fedor doesnt take this to the ground, he will lose. Tim is a good stand up fighter with KO power and a long reach. Fedor has been fighting chumps for the past two years... this will a good test.

My Call:
Timmay - Round 2 Knockout --- Timmay shocks the world and the Fedor lovers all cry themselves to sleep.

Whatcha been smokin today?

 

[TONE]

Just curious, who do you think is the best active fighter overall? In the fights I've seen with Fedor, there are some who have given him problems for a variety of reasons. However, it has always been simply a matter of time for Fedor to resolve any issue an opposing fighter presents. As always, an amazing fighter...even if he does look like my attorney and accountant! Actually, I think my accountant has a better build! I love watching this guy fight and train and he's one of my favorites.

Word on the looks and build!!! lol

Pound for Pound I'd say St. Pierre.