Why We Won't See Fedor vs Brock Anytime In The Near Future

by Puneet Singh

The hottest name in MMA (mixed martial arts) right now has to be Fedor Emelianenko. Everytime Fedor has stepped into a ring, he has not only put on a great fight but beat the piss out of his opponents. The last three opponents of his (Hong Man-Choi, Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski) have been manhandled and destroyed. The only thing I can really compare it is to watching a stampede happen; just wrecklessness and savagery and then it's over before you know it....kind of like that scene in the Lion King where Simba's dad gets killed.

At this current moment, he is not only regarded as the number one heavyweight fighter in the entire world, but also as THE BEST POUND FOR POUND fighter in the entire world. When someone stakes a huge claim like that to you, you know you're doing something right.

While Fedor is grabbing major plaudits and praise, the UFC is boasting and promoting Brock Lesnar like no one's business. In his defense, Brock is 4-1 and is currently the "undisputed" Heavyweight Champion of UFC. He has developed a legit rivalry with Frank Mir and added a solid fighter to a relatively thin Heavyweight division in UFC. By beating Randy Coture for the title and Frank Mir to become the undisputed champ, Brock is one good fight away from cementing himself as a dominant and respected heavyweight figure.

That fight: Fedor Emelianenko vs Brock Lesnar.

For over a year now, fans have been demanding and begging to see Brock vs Fedor. And with both coming off staggering victories, the marketing opportunity for this seems perfect.

So why not?

Here are two reason's why this won't happen anytime soon.

Dana White and Fedor can't make a deal.

Trust me, if the money is right, Fedor will fight Brock. Even if the money isn't good, I'm willing to bet Fedor has the humble self confidence and would be up to the challenge of beating Lesnar. But this isn't a deal about money. It's more of a contractual agreement.

Fedor just wants to come in, stomp Brock and leave. White wants Fedor to sign at least a minimum of a four or five fight contract, that way he could milk Fedor for what he has to pay him.

Dana White won't swallow his pride and take this the risk, Fedor won't alter from his belief of just doing what he has to. Both are right in their own personal beliefs. So unless one gives into the other, there is still some solid degree of seperation.

Reason Two: Brock Is The Champion.

Let me put it to you this way. If a team from another country came into the US and beat the champion of that league whether it be baseball, hockey, football or basketball, how would that look for your organization and league?

This is exactly the dilemna for Dana White.

A lot of people know that Fedor can handle Brock. And Brock is the undisputed champion. And IF Dana White does sign off for Fedor to come in just for one fight against Brock, and Brock were to lose, it would be a dent in the image of UFC and Brock. Fedor would have come in from fighting in multiple different leagues and have taken down the "Champion" of the best MMA league out there now.

That's just the image side of it. The economic part to Brock losing to Fedor?

Fedor would be able to hop on to any new and upcoming MMA show/league, command top dollar and help that league gain some notoriety which would in turn hurt UFC.

Bottomline: As much as it is desired, Fedor - Brock's not happening. Dana White know's what he's doing and it's beneficiary for all parties involved. Let's just hope Brock drops the belt sometime soon and gets 2-3 solid wins after that to hype up a good shot at Fedor within the next year.