Fedor on ‘oppressive’ UFC contracts: They are ‘draconian’ and 'enslaving'

[Wild]

When Fedor Emelianenko announced his return to mixed martial arts, many hoped that the Russian heavyweight legend would end up fighting for the UFC. However, despite several encouraging signs, Fedor eventually signed with Japanese upstart promotion Rizin FF, headed by former Pride FC boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara.

During an impromptu periscope session with Russian sports outlet Championat, Fedor explained his reasons for not signing the "one-sided" contract with the UFC.

"I'm not ready to fight under the contract conditions that was offered by the UFC on the terms that they decided," said Fedor. "Contract was just draconian and oppressive. I'm not ready to sign such an enslaving contract. First of all, they should show respect for the fighters -- the kind of respect I receive in Japan"

LINK: Fedor on ‘oppressive’ UFC contracts: They are ‘draconian’ and 'enslaving' - Bloody Elbow

 

[TheEmperorRises]

I don't think he'll ever fight for the UFC. I'm fine with that.

 

[Wild]

I don't think he'll ever fight for the UFC. I'm fine with that.

Agreed. Honestly can't believe anyone ever thought otherwise. He doesn't "fit" with the way the UFC does business.

 

[Priziesthorse]

That may be true, but kind of funny coming from a Putin supporter.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Fredro Emelianenkoh - Reebok

 

[KWingJitsu]

That may be true, but kind of funny coming from a Putin supporter.

Dana White to his fighters is worse than Putin is to his opponents and reporters.
So he may not kill them like Putin.... but he kills their reputation and their soul...which is actually worse.

 

[dacofty]

Dana White to his fighters is worse than Putin is to his opponents and reporters.
So he may not kill them like Putin.... but he kills their reputation and their soul...which is actually worse.

I agree, Fedor has the sense to see that both are a nut job but he goes to the lesser or nuts. Imagine if Dana ran a country.