Fedor Emelianenko “Has No Technique”, But Does It Matter?
Fedor Emelianenko
Speaking to SI.com, famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach, who is currently working with Andrei Arlovski, commented on Fedor Emelianenko’s striking prowess, which is apparently none too impressive:
“He’s flat-footed, has no technique, but he can punch…That always helps. He’s accurate. He’ll follow you right to the floor, so he’s aggressive. But that aggressiveness can be used to our advantage, I think.”
I find it difficult to disagree with Freddie’s statement because, well, it’s true…for the most part. Despite all of his accomplishments, Fedor is yet another MMA fighter whose boxing is unorthodox and a bit looping. It is no secret that Emelianenko counts on power shots as opposed to carefully packaged combinations. But the fact remains that Fedor’s “slack” stand up has yet to make even the slightest dent in his domination of the MMA universe, despite not having the picture perfect jab-cross. Furthermore Feddie Roach, in all of his infinite wisdom, is simply incorrect in stating that Fedor has “no technique” whatsoever. Emelianenko does have a technique, it is just more tailored to mixed martial arts and not traditional boxing. And that technique works.
The obvious question is will that technique continue to work against the more polished striker in Andrei Arlovski? I have to say that it will. Picking this contest a bit early, I can’t foresee Emelianenko getting into an insurmountable amount of trouble standing with “The Pitbull”, as Fedor has always found a route to victory in similar situations in the past. Given, Arlovski is a very strong and unique fighter, but Fedor has dispatched world class strikers before and I don’t see how Arlovski stands any better chance than Mark Hunt, Mirko Cro Cop or Semmy Schilt did. You can say that the fighters I mentioned were lousy on the ground but that is moot given that no one, let alone Arlovski, can match Fedor once things get down to the canvas.
If Fedor really starts drowning on his feet he will seek a takedown which Arlovski will only be able to defend for so long. From there, its just a matter of time before Fedor submits or rides out a decision over the former UFC champion.
Tags: Andrei Arlovski, Fedor Emelianenko
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Yeah, and his striking keeps leading to mysterious hand injuries…
I do agree though, Arlovski is probably not the man who will dethrone Fedor. He’s got a chance, but I just don’t see it…I’m looking forward to finding out though.
yeah kinda why he should get more technical…most hand injuries come from poor technique.
Je sais. (I know)
That’s why a while back when Kris posted the video of Fedor training those guys in Russia we were all having a good laugh at him teaching striking.
ah yes I remember that video, the funny thing about that video is that if you know SAMBO he seems to train pretty decent strikers w/n the sport of Combat SAMBO but as soon as he steps into his own fights his technique is out the window. Almost as good as the irony of Wandi having a black belt in BJJ, pointless to train it if you refuse to incorporate it.
While I believe that Fedor’s boxing is merely just a set-up for his takedowns and subsequent ground and pound or submission game I do not believe it will have a real effect on the outcome of the fight. In all honesty I think it will actually work against Arlovski to be highly technical in boxing and kickboxing because he’ll be in more positions where Fedor will be able to secure a takedown and while AA is very good in SAMBO as well, Fedor is incredible on the ground.
I agree, Fedor is absolutely unbeatable on the ground and would be smart to take Arlovski down when he can and not risk the big knockout punch by staying on his feet. Arlovski is a very average ground fighter and almost got submitted by Roy “The Gutman” Nelson in his last fight. Fedor is more than capable of standing with Arlovski but his real advantage lies with the ground game. If it stays standing, the odds are 50-50. If goes to the ground, 95-5 for Fedor
o and Fedor’s pic should have the WAMMA belt in it F WAMMA by the way
The god that is Mr Emelianenko does not need technique if he did how would that be fair he would kill everyone including the great Seth Petruzelli.
If I’m honest i think handicap matches i’m thinking 5 on 1 are the best way to test Emelianenko, Fedor is just soooooooo gooooooooood even if you put Silva, Penn & GSP in there with him he would rule supreme.
now that’s just crazy talk
CRAZZYYYY I TELL YA
i really think this is finally the time for fedor to lose.
also, i think arlovski is gonna fight the best fight of his career. and i dont like arlovski at all haha. but i just think its his time to shine.
He has lost, yet do you think its time for him to lose again
Well maybe it is time for him to lose in MMA for real… as in not from a cheap cut stoppage… haha
He has more wins from cheap cut stoppages than he does losses. Should they not count?
Dbiz- my answer is no they shouldn’t count…but I don’t make the rules.
I’m with you, Chris. TKOs shouldn’t count either. Neither should submissions. If he’s still breathing, it ain’t a win. These posers need to man the F up and become fighters.
haha there is nothing left to say there…
i knew he has losr before i meant its time for him to lose like, for the first time in awhile, its time for him to lose while he has been king for a while. ya know
i knew he has losr before i meant its time for him to lose like, for the first time in awhile, its time for him to lose while he has been king for a while. ya know
Tell Tim Sylvia he has no technique!
I would like Fedor’s first loss to be to Randy Couture. What a great fight into retirement that would be.
Probably won’t happen…but I can dream…
Well if fedor beats arvloski he will probably fight barnett (if he wins) but if barnett loses i wonder who he will fight.
What I’ve been waiting for Barnett v Fedor for like 4, 5 years??? O they’re going to do it aww Josh missed the call to take the fight, o for reals this time they’re going to fight awww Fedor broke his hand, which one? The right one, that’s sucks, which hand was it again? O its the left no no I mean the right umm he can’t compete in the GP gotta go
That’s what I remember
Ha this also sounds like Chuck Wanderlei
Why is everyone so eager to watch the Third (trimester) Battle of the Bulge? “Look Pappy! Them guys is as ripply as me in Bubba’s crick! I kin do dat!”
yeah but unlike Chuck and Wandi, Barnett and Fedor have been in the same promotions together for more than 5 years it’s more them than contract issues like w/ wandi and chuck. IF it happens I will be happy but I doubt it.
Yea you got a point chris.
pitbull is a better striker 4sure. Fedor is sick but i think this a tough match 4 him! very tough fight 2 call im goin 4 pitbull!! love 2 c him stop Fedor that would rumble the mma world.
if arlovski isn’t too cautious and just goes and fights fedor, he should be able to beat the unbeatable dude. It doesn’t matter what “technique” if any a fighter uses to win a match. Can you say…brock lesnar…?
um yaa! u dont need all those guys 2 test em. A.silva at 205lbs would stop fedor imo.
oh yeah gg vs. carwin=definate hospital visits=violent finish=judges not needed 4 that cage breaker.
*unrealated expect its MMA*
McLovin v Ben Saunders is a rumored bout, the Crow is back and will ofcourse fight in o Canada, Wanderlei said he thinks a rematch v Liddell would be good for him Liddell and Dana… Peace
Mclovin v.s Ben would be nice i like them both so i would have trouble watching it.
I understand I like them both too, but mind you I won’t have a problem watching it, I will have the issues with picking the winner
i mean watching one of them lose
arlovski will win by suprise upset KO, im saying it now…….
agreed
You may be right about that, and I do think he’s capable, but I have a hard time picking against Fedor in this one.
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You can find mozilla here IE 7 you get by running windows update… Start->All Programs->windows update… just go with firefox.
Hey thx Justin helped a lot, I will hit up the FrenZy in a bit to waste time and talk MMA as usual
It has proven to be effective, but he’s also only fought every six months for 3+ years now, partly due to “hand injuries”.
Exactly Justin….why did he submit Sylvia? Because he broke his damn hand.
If this fight stays standing, I’ll say 50-50. If it goes to the ground, Fedor 90-10. He is so much better than Arlovski on the ground it isn’t even funny. Arlovski almost got kiumura-ed by Roy Nelson in his last fight. Fedor has finished 50% of his fights by submission.
Arlovski’s speed and sound boxing technique will not be enough to overcome the incredibly skilled all around fighter and killer instinct of Fedor. I have been a Fedor fan for years and though I like Andrei too, he just doesn’t match up well in any sense vs Fedor. Arlovski will try to stay away and keep to the outside early but it’s only a matter of time before Emelianenko gets a hold of him and takes the fight to him. Arlovski has sound boxing skills but he is far from dominant on his feet and lacks the knockout power of Fedor. Fedor is an opportunist and always finds the right shot at the right moment and as soon as this goes to the ground you can expect a quick submission from the man. Still Arlovski will fair better and last longer than Tim did. lol.
Wow your comments and opionions come with their very own disclaimer, shhhit look at who’s coming up in the world, impressive to say the least my friend
hazelet is 2 early 4 ben, they should set up ben vs. tamdan mcrory would b agood match up & not as high caliber as mclovin. Mcrory’s striking looked great last time vs mclovin! i say mclovin vs. swick? The crow better fight now that he is back. I met him & thought he was rude he walked away from my buddy when i was ready 2 take the pic! looked like he did not even wanna talk 2us. Chris clements had 2 go grab him & say hey they r waitin 4ya cmon then he came. I thought that was brutal my buddy is makings of up & comin future champ! he did not even raise an eyebrow.Nice way 2 treat upcoming canadian talent eh.
man i say you can put fedor as being the pinnacle of the sport. It is ignorant to say other wise, and he has fought enough, freak show or not to still easily be considered the top heavyweight in mixed martial arts. Pride only ended in 07 and his dismantling of sylvia was enough to show he is not rusty.
lmao fedor KO arlovski yup freddie roach is wrong, so what though, if his striking tailors mma the best let him be in risking hand injurys for you that laugh at his striking what better accomplishments have you made? wer you dirt poor with no money starving to learn how to fight to make your self somthing? no cus obviously you all wouldnt be here posting stuff if you realy made your self somthing exactly like he did you would be up in the canvas with him, but your not so be quiet, it works for him, he ko the polished striking arlovski while he fractured his thumb from tim sylvia and winning against AA by using the training from the tim sylvia fight he was only 1-3months prepared for arlovski, his interview stated when his finger was fractured the athletic community banned him for some what days, and he said he could only handle practicing sambo and not striking till his hand was ready to heal. which is sad for arlovski again
AA can get a W in this fight as difficult as it seems, perhaps Fedor does use his striking to get to the ground but the man does hit hard ask Tiimmmeehh… and ya his ground game is better than AA’s yet Arlovski is getting a better defense on the ground
But having bad boxing technique in MMA isnt the worst thing out there, people can take a punch to go to the ground (Fujita fight) never the less some of the best MMA strikers have been the worst boxing strikers as far as technique goes.. anyways it doesnt matter, we shall find out on the 24th
I do believe it was the original match-up for Fedor for Day of Reckoning… I eagerly await Barnett- Fedor…
Oh and don’t forget AA may be more technical but let’s not forget it only takes one of Fedor’s homerun shots to connect to end it. Then again technique is what finally got Rampage a win over Wanderlei…not saying Fedor is as much of a free swinger but anyways. Still cannot wait for the fight.
Well the Chuck Wanderlei fight happened so dont give up hope yet.
sigh….here we go again….
I don’t hold his brittle bones against him, really…except that he wants to be cnosidered the best when he fights once a year or twice if he’s exceptionally healthy…and one of those is almost always the freak show new year’s eve show. Fight more real fighters and you can claim to be #1. What you did 4-8 years ago doesn’t affect how good you are now. Four years ago, Hughes was God, now he’s a punch line.
I’m done with this crap. There’s too many simpletons who look at numbers and not quality.
now you’ve gone and done it, dbiz is going to disappear for three weeks again….
You compared Fedor to Floyd Mayweather. You are not worthy of having this conversation with me.
Brutal just brutal
What’s up True1, fyi DbiZ isn’t as sensitive as u may assume, I do believe you and DbiZ will enjoy exchanging with one another