I closed my last blog with what now seems like a prophecy delivered with an ironic tongue. The lose of Fedor deserves a great deal of attention in the MMA universe, attention it has certainly inspired. In my little corner of that universe I would like to keep it short and to the point.
Fedor has laid down a legacy that may not be touched in our lifetime. His lose does little or nothing to damage that legacy as all of the greats fall if they are truly pushing themselves. Werdum is a very game Heavyweight and there is no shame in losing to him. However, to be honest, the fight itself is small when compared with the backdrop to which it is set. With all due respect to the top-level performance from Werdum and his history making win that night, his career will likely be remembered for his role in Fedor’s story. Many people claim that this exposes Fedor and to that I agree. This exposed Fedor as a man that makes mistakes, something we once believe he was probably not really capable of.
When the dust settled on Fedor’s defeat I was sad, sad because the myth of Fedor had changed directions. It is no longer that of some mysterious God, but that of a great man. I am not sure which is better for the sport but the change brought about sadness all the same. Many have taken this as a prime opportunity to take shots at the man and his legacy but it is to that legacy that every MMA fan owes a debt of gratitude. That legacy has helped build and maintain the sport internationally. That legacy has fueled hype, debate, and endless speculation for a booming sport in its fastest growing period. Fedor means more to MMA than his record. Here s to hoping MMA remembers that as he proves himself a mortal man.
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