prime alexander karelin vs. fedor

noahm · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2007, 10:30 PM

Does anyone remember watching this guy in his prime. He was just a huge ripped 280 at 6'3". I think he would have taken to MMA well.
I don't think anyone now can, but I think with lettle training he would have just overpowered Fedor.

If you don't remember him, do some searches.

http://www.answers.com/topic/alexander-karelin

The only wrestling match he lost was where the guy scored one point and then avoided him.

Intellectual · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2007, 11:16 PM

incredible wrestler, probably the best ever.

Fedor via TKO

AJL416AZ · #3 (**permalink**) 03-28-2007, 11:47 PM

Fedor beats anyone in MMA.

Harlem · #4 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AJL416AZ

Fedor beats anyone in MMA.

Why do people even post stuff like this, like there is going to be a different answer. Especially a dude with no MMA experience.

noahm · #5 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by harlemhustla145

Why do people even post stuff like this, like there is going to be a different answer. Especially a dude with no MMA experience.

The point is, this guy was past his prime when mma even got noticed. Dream matches are supposed to have some leeway. The real point was to say 'what if he had been able to get into MMA?'. I am a big MMA fan, and this guy never really fell into the 'wrestling' category. He was a freak and I am guessing you never saw him. I can respect someone who can acknowledge raw talent and still say 'Fedor by TKO', but blind replies doesn't help anyone think.

AudieMurphy1 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 09:29 AM

fedor

Y nizz · #7 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 05:15 PM

fedor would take this easily because he'd be to smart to even waste his time trying to take out a guy who weighs about 280. fedor would stay on the feet using speed to keep away and then eventually catch him. if he can outstrike crocop for a whole fight then i think outstriking and knocking out karelin wouldn't really be a problem

Harlem · #8 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by noahm

The point is, this guy was past his prime when mma even got noticed. Dream matches are supposed to have some leeway. The real point was to say 'what if he had been able to get into MMA?'. I am a big MMA fan, and this guy never really fell into the 'wrestling' category. He was a freak and I am guessing you never saw him. I can respect someone who can acknowledge raw talent and still say 'Fedor by TKO', but blind replies doesn't help anyone think.

I understand what your saying but there is a lot more to MMA than just wrestling. He would have to train in stand up and sub and I don't think he would be nearly as good as Fedor in that. My point is it takes a lot more than wrestling to beat a 3 time Sambo Champion and Bronze Medalist in Judo,and Technically undefeated Pride Champion and P4P best fighter in the world.