“This is a fight a lot of people were expecting for a long time – press and fans, and even fighters," commented Barnett. "Make no bones about it; this is going to be a very serious endeavor. I think because of the nature of this bout between the two of us it heightens our status as professionals.
“Just because we’re friends doesn’t take away from us being fighters. Because of our status, mutual respect and visions in mixed martial arts, this fight needs to live-up to expectations greater than any other heavyweight championship. I’ll do my part to make it historical."
Although their close friendship is well noted, Fedor echoed Barnett's sentiments about fighting a friend.
“Everyday I fight with my friend in training. It’s a sport. We’re athletes in the ring to compete. I’m confident our friendship (Barnett) will continue after the fight," said the Russian superstar.
In fact, Barnett believes that their friendship makes it even more important for them to put forth their maximum. "Being a good friend, I should bring my best into the ring, out of respect (for Fedor). We don’t need personal grudges to fight. We want to be the best and show our best."
Now that is some budo attitude - bringing your best to honor your opponent. No Dana White trash talk bullshit hype. No brohawks, ink, or ridiculous posturing. Just skill.
I'll gladly fork out some cash to see this.
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Working "hard," or the perception of working hard, doesn't really mean anything. Sweating, vomiting, and breathing hard could be a good workout or a tropical disease kicking in.-Dan John
Yup and Mousai(sp?) against Babalu and Sylvia against Buentello now as well
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Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable. -- Sidney J. Harris
WTF!?!?!? They're refusing Barnet a lisence!?!??!?! Now!?!?!?!??!
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Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable. -- Sidney J. Harris
So Vitor looking most likely now - what do you think?
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Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable. -- Sidney J. Harris
Hard to imagine anyone giving a shit about Belfort v Fedor. Lashley would have been more interesting as he's a heavy and an unknown quantity.
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Working "hard," or the perception of working hard, doesn't really mean anything. Sweating, vomiting, and breathing hard could be a good workout or a tropical disease kicking in.-Dan John
Well Brock is an ass, so there is that. ha. At least Lashley is a hvw8. That said I think there are better opponents out there, but getting them to agree to getting KTFOd on such short notice can't be easy.
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Working "hard," or the perception of working hard, doesn't really mean anything. Sweating, vomiting, and breathing hard could be a good workout or a tropical disease kicking in.-Dan John
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Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable. -- Sidney J. Harris
Fedor v Barnett Official
This is not improving my mood. 
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