Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brock Lesnar Will Happen Eventually

Brock Lesnar became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the UFC with his win over Frank Mir at UFC 100. But he still needs to beat one more opponent before he could call himself the undisputed heavyweight champion of MMA.

That opponent, of course, is Fedor Emelianenko, who is widely regarded as the best heavyweight in the world, but who has never fought in the UFC because he won't agree to the UFC's contractual demands. A Fedor vs. Lesnar fight would be the biggest heavyweight fight in MMA history, and UFC President Dana White said after UFC 100 that he's confident he can make it happen.

"This whole Fedor thing has been going on and on and on," White said. "I keep saying this and that about him and he keeps waiting. Eventually, Fedor's going to be here. I want Fedor. I want him to come to the UFC and everything else."

And although Fedor still has one more fight on his current contract with Affliction (an August 1 bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett), White is already looking ahead toward getting Fedor into the Octagon and giving him a shot at the UFC heavyweight champion in his first bout.

"This guy just became the heavyweight champion," White said, gesturing to Lesnar. "We'll end up getting that deal done. And then we'll do Brock vs. Fedor, and it'll be a huge fight."

It would be a huge fight. And it would be a fight in which Fedor, despite a size disadvantage of around 50 pounds, would be favored to win.

Wild Night of Fights at UFC 100

Brock Lesnar, right, gets in Frank Mir's face after their heavyweight title bout at UFC 100 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Saturday, July 11, 2009.

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Brock Lesnar celebrates after defeating Frank Mir in their heavyweight title bout at UFC 100 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Saturday, July 11, 2009.

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Brock Lesnar celebrates after retaining the UFC heavyweight title against Frank Mir at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lesnar beat Mir by second-round TKO.

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Brock Lesnar pummels Frank Mir at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar tries to punch Frank Mir at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar grapples with Frank Mir at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar punches Frank Mir at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Frank Mir tries to block a punch from Brock Lesnar at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar tries to choke Frank Mir at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar kneels on top of Frank Mir at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)

7-12-2009 @ 11:05AM

Jeff Montgomery said...

I can't stand Brok's behavior!His attitude and disrespect in general is making me sick!I still think he is a fake champion!He brought all of the bad behavior from the place he came from! Well,Brock you will NOT get the respect unless you give the respect!I also think that he did not deserve a shot to a championship match after only 3 fights(one of them loss to Frank Mir)who by the way is a TRUE CHAMPION no matter what Brok's deranged crazy fanatic mind is thinking! As a true fan,I am disappointed that Brock is allowed to behave the way he does!I started watching and loving UFC because of the respect TRUE WARRIORS,fighters and champions gave each other when and after they fought!As far as I am concerned,I will not watch or listen to this man ever again!Because if I do,I will stop watching UFC all together!And Brock,as far as your middle finger goes,why don't you just take leave it at home before you came in to fight our beloved UFC fighters because you are forgeting that the people in arena and at home that you are flipping off are the ones that pay your bills and make it possible for you to live the way you do! And get some anger management while at it! True fan Amela

7-12-2009 @ 5:48PM

rick said...

it was the fans that boo him and frank who had so much to say before the fight it was brock who said no more talk and then shut him up but i do agree that he did not earn his champ ship fight
but if defend his title and wins then he the champ and at least he did not hit him after he was out

7-12-2009 @ 11:27AM

Frank and Angela said...

Calm down. Brock has always been the bad guy.

7-12-2009 @ 11:33AM

RJ said...

This isn't the WWE. You don't have to play up the heel role to the crowd.
Also I almost LOL when Joe Rogan said to Brock after the fight during the in ring interview you don't like hyping fights. Really! Is this guy serious because that comment is as delusional as him saying Alan Belcher got robbed.

7-12-2009 @ 11:43AM

No RJ, it's not the WWE, but the more heat you draw the more people will pay to watch whether win or lose. Point of reference and I say this very respectfully, Muhammud Ali

7-12-2009 @ 11:53AM

pettyplumber said...

brok has no respect.and dana shouldn't let him disrespect fighters and fans

7-12-2009 @ 11:59AM

but when the figth is over there is a thing called sportsmanship and brok has none ali did

7-12-2009 @ 12:32PM

Niv said...

Well UFC 100 came, it was supposed to be the jewel that helped sell the sport to the mainstream crowd.

UFC 100 was a resounding success until it's WWE goon decided to blow it all up and disgrace the entire fan base.

Lesnar delivered exactly what MMA fan's feared when he was signed. He dragged MMA into the WWE gutter, what a douchebag.

I hate this guy more than ever, and for those that think this is good and will sell tickets, guess what you're wrong.

I will never pay again for a UFC card that has Lesnar on it unless it's against Fedor. That way I know I'll get my money's worth watching Fedor rip the guy to pieces.

I pray that the UFC comes up with a contract Fedor can accept and we can all get back to watching MMA and not this hybrid WWE/MMA bull@#@$!

7-12-2009 @ 12:57PM

Bull. You will pay every time it is on and you know it. You want to see Brock get his ass kicked and you won't rest until you see it done. Mission accomplished.

7-12-2009 @ 1:45PM

albomafia586 said...

Knew it Brock Lesnar was going to beat Mir ass all over that octagon last night. I do agree though with everyone that Lesanr needs to show respect to the fighters and to the fans. Like somebody said, you dont have to act like your still in the WWE playing roles and being a big douche.

7-12-2009 @ 1:50PM

Tim Green said...

Well, being the true mma and UFC fan that I have been since the 1st ufc was born, I feel Brock should never have been allowed to have a title shot period, He lacks any true mma experience other than brute strength. Getting the honor to fight the great Randy C. for the belt, what the heck?? He should have had at least 5 or 6 more fights at least, before a title shot. Just goes to show Dana W. Really had hard feelings towards Randy. I, once again a TRUE UFC fan, hope this Brock crap doesnt turn the UFC into a circus like the wwe, Id be very disappointed, and would never whatch again. Please Dana, " KEEP IT REAL ".
Tgreen657aol..... True UFC fan

7-12-2009 @ 2:33PM

Frank and Angela, with all due respect you bank on it, I will not pay to see this guy again unless it's against Fedor.

As a consumer the only power of protest that I have is to not pay, if you knew me you wouldn't question me.

7-12-2009 @ 2:41PM

Fair enough

7-12-2009 @ 3:31PM

john said...

Unfortunately, MMA fans are a bunch of hypocrites. How come Dan Henderson who tries to hurt an unconscious fighter gets a pass but Brock who did really nothing to harm anyone, except clowning, gets demolished by some fringe elements in the MMA community? Everybody I have talked to or listened to, including Iole, Coefield, Wetzel, and ... thought Brock was great for the sport. Dan Henderson tried to hurt a guy. He could've killed him. If this guy was badly injured, John McCain would be back with his legislation. Please guys. Just go away, watch baseball or some drama less sport. I know Brock was pissed off, and I appreciate him showing his true emotions instead of acting like a Machine and Mir is the one who's classless. He attacked Brock, his wife, his coaches, his family, and his brain.

7-12-2009 @ 3:59PM

STFU! and get off of your soap box. You want to blame someone for Henderson getting in an extra shot on Bisping blame the referee who was so far out of position when Bisping hit the ground he couldn't get in there fast enough to stop the fight Henderson didn't do anything wrong except use a few poor choice words after the fight during the in ring interview as far as shutting up Bisping.
Brock looked great in the fight nobody I've seen has said otherwise, but it was the fact he had a manic attack after the fight and was on the verge of getting out of control that makes him look like an a@s.

7-12-2009 @ 8:40PM

jeffm309 said...

I am not worried about the Henderson at all!I am not saying that it was OK,I also think that the referee was suppose to be closer,the fighter gets carried away,wants to finish the fight,adrenalin rush and such.Henderson is one of the greatest fighters in the world.However,we are talking about the Brock and his WWE behavior.As you can see,majority of us hates Brock's behavior as much as we hate WWE.

7-12-2009 @ 4:10PM

steverenegade said...

A lot of these guys lie and say they will not pay to see another fight and all that baloney, liars. They watch the fight just like me in a sports bar or somewhere for free. On the other hand, I like Brock just the way he is, "with an edge and a chip on his shoulder," it make you excited to see what will occur like when he refused to touch glove and stared Mir down. I do however like them to show good respect after the fight. Fighters today are to nice before the fight.

7-12-2009 @ 4:21PM

MOMMY said...

Frank Mir
is still the CHAMP!!
The big f*&king dumb a$$
Brock Lesner is just that!!
Who the hell gets a title that fast ,,, not proving himself in the game?? Dana White you have let Brock turn this wonderful sport into a "bad named crap"
My mouth fell open when your champ said he was going to get on his wife tonight...I do not need to hear that,nor the rest of the world...you need to get a hold of your "champ " or put him back in fake world where he came from...where people need to hear that "s*#t"

7-12-2009 @ 4:38PM

Jerry said...

Brock is the current version of Mark Coleman....big, strong, 'ground and pound' wrestler. He will be exposed and leave MMA with an overall losing record like Tank Abbot. fedor will knock him out....cold. I also highly suspect he will end up in jail for violent crime, because is a big baby and will do something very stupid. You read it here first

7-12-2009 @ 4:39PM

skylerjaymes said...

Brock was walking away not saying much ..and If you look When Mir stood up "or was helped up" He kind of went for or made a move at Brock like he was not sure the fight was over after getting his face smashed in , that put on top of all the fans booing him made him snap..Brock really needed to come up in MMA the hard way not have it handed to him , He has made the most of it though , Where Kimbo failed !! Not everyone can be a class act like GSP ! Brock in the new Tito of the UFC you love him or hate him ...Bottom line !!!