Was Fedor's own pride too exuberant for his own benefit? Could Fedor have proven himself more effectively as a legendary fighter through the ranks of mma in the UFC? Could have Fedor been "thee best" heavyweight in the year 2009?
We may never know the "what ifs". But, in my opinion, it's sad to know Fedor has ended or is ending his fight career on such a dull note. Like watching Superman getting his ass beat by Gargamel (the Smurfs) just because he has some Kryptonite.
Flashback 2009. M-1 Global vs. Dana White. Pride vs. greed? Or was it greed vs. greed? Did Fedor Emelianenko escape the controling clutches of puppet-master Dana White? Fedor has a stake in M-1, so maybe Fedor just wanted to remain a free standing fighter with only M-1 hanging on his shoulders? Whatever it was, Fedor was kept away from fighting the big names such as Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin, Cain Valasquez, and maybe even Frank Mir. Was it due to his own creation?
Either way, Fedor will be 35 this year and will not be in his "prime". I really believe Fedor has lost his sharp edge. What truely defeated Fedor's grandor legacy? Was he as great of a fighter as many believed him to be?
You decide...
-ErieOne
