RICKSON: FEDOR is SO-SO, I AM 100% SURE I BEAT HIM

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From the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (link to subscription website; story is in subscription-only, snail mail print newsletter):


 


 


 


"Rickson Gracie was in Japan this week as his son, Kron, was in a BJJ tournament.  He did an interview with Tokyo Sports and when they asked about Dreams’ idea of Kron (who has never done an MMA match) vs. Sakuraba, he said “No” and said that he would like to face Sakuraba.  They also brought up Fedor Emelianenko, saying that Fedor was the successor to Rickson as the world’s greatest fighter.  There is such a huge difference between the two as Rickson never faced anyone once people learned how to fight while Fedor fought tons of real competition.  Rickson said that Emelianenko was a great athlete, but his technical ability was so-so.  He said he saw his weaknesses, but wouldn't say what they were, but if they were to fight, he is 100% sure he would win.  That's downright crazy, given he'd give up 35 pounds and is now 48 years old and hasn't even had a match in eight years."--Dave Meltzer, editor of the Wrestling Observer


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

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ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

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 Wait for it...


Wait for it...

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rickson by armbar. rnd 1

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Kr0ndogg -

i thought rickson retired? he stopped fighting in his prime. why even bring up "if i were to fight him" arguments now?






Rickson is saying that he, Rickson, right now, at the age of 48, would beat Fedor.

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 "he would like to face Sakuraba."


So Sakuraba finally grew an aura as his body broke down?

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2001 called Rickson, they'd like to know if you'd like to try and beat Saku...or would you rather retire with an armbar win over Takadae?

Seems like everyone is on fedor lately, from all ages and weight classes.

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TedDibiase - Cause that is what Rickson does. He fights 2 times in Pride against their biggest can and talks all sorts of shit.


To be fair, he also won back-to-back Vale Tudo Japan titles before Pride and choked out Mas Funaki after leaving Pride.

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Seem to recall Bas challenging him after a pancrase win(Rickson was in the crowd) and not getting a response. Maybe Bas has no aura either..

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who are you quoting with your quote marks? is that paragraph taken from the wrestling observer or your parphrase?

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I see rickson taking it to fedor with the stand up, dropping him, and applying a textbook armbar

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Rickson wishes he was relevant.

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vegard - who are you quoting with your quote marks? is that paragraph taken from the wrestling observer or your parphrase?
 


 


Dave Meltzer in the Observer.

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The Gracies need to shut up or put up.

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^ correct Rickson is undefeated - the 1 didnt count he didnt understand the rules - unlike fedor

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Rickson rules. Fedor is good but not good enough.

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4L

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oh no u d'int

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 *new favourite thread*

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Are we just looking for Rickson more now or has his public activity increased lately?