Instead sit down and wait for the fireworks

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What most people know either by looking up statistics on Sherdog or various other websites is that the matched ended at 4:17 of the first round with Emelianenko submitting Fujita with a rear naked choke.What makes this fight interesting is that at the 3:26 mark of round one Fedor got absolutely rocked by a powerful perfectly timed overhand right by Fujita. At that instance and a couple seconds after when Fedor waswobbly and holding on to Fujita to keep from going down Fedor looked human and vulnerable.Fedor has been bloodied up during a fight many times as his face has a tendency to cut easily. As most know already his only "lost" was due to an elbow which opened up a gash from the fight before in the tournament. What makes the Fujita match special is the fact that he was able to cause Fedor's eyes to momentarily glass over and cause him to stumble helplessly. Albeit just for a few seconds, 51 seconds later Fujita was nearly choked unconscious. Many will ask what about Arlovski and Randleman. Both looked good and impressive for a short period of time during their matches with Fedor but both were embarassed easily by him as was Fujita. The difference being that Fujita had Fedor in obvious danger. Randleman's suplex as awesome as it was never placed Fedor in great danger. The Randleman suplex would have likely paralyzed 90 or more of all other men walking this earth but Fedor seemed to beunfazed and never lost consciousness. A little while after the suplex he easily pulled off a slick Kimura from bottom position. In fact, he didn't even seem hurt after the match. This could have been because of his extensive Sambo and Judo training and his ability to fall with minimal damage along with having a very thick and strong neck.In the fight with Arlovski, Fedor seemed to be rolling with the punches. He didn't seem to be hurt by them and had little visible damage. To Arlovski's credit the first three minutes of the fight were well calculated and his game plan was solid. He landed a few stiff shots but one has to wonder if it was all part of Fedor's plan to build Arlovski confidence then humble him the second he left himself open. It sure seemed that way. Arlovski, like Crocop, tends to become more aggressive and open with his fighting style as his confidence grows. He landed hard shots and had Fedor backing away like no other fighter had but then he got overconfident and perhaps forgot who was in the ring with when he went for a flying knee. We all know what happened next.When the Strikeforce card was announced for November on CBS and people saw Fedor vs. Rogers would headline some might have been disappointed. Maybe because Fedor signed with Strikeforce and not the UFC or it might have been because they think Brett Rogers is unproven and despite his perfect record he's no match for "The Last Emperor." But answer this: didn't people say the exact same thing about the Fujita matchThe fact is that in the heavyweight division there is always a puncher's chance when huge powerful men start slugging. Rogers will not out grapple Fedor nor will he be able to defendtake downs and submission attempts from Fedor. All he has is a puncher's chance because let's face it that's all anyone has against Fedor. If a prime Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira couldn't submit Fedor or at least prevent him from passing his world classguard in three matches then no one can. The only time Fedor appeared human and able to be dazed and hurt was by a very powerful right hand just under the ear on the jawline. This is what Rogers does best.So to all the naysayers and people who criticize Fedor for taking this fight or Brett Rogers for not being a worthy opponent, never say never. The only way to hurt Fedor is by striking and hitting him at the right time in the right spot and then pummeling him before he recovers. No one has done this yet. This fight can be another clinic put on by Fedor or the surprise of the fight world. Nothing is ever known for sure in the fight game. Fujita was a Japanese wrestler with an iron head and powerful hands. An opponent who didn't really stack up to most of Fedor's other opponents, yet he had more success then any of them.So in closing, to say that Fedor's winning streak will continue is a safe bet but don't discount this fight. Instead sit down and wait for the fireworks. . Each day, we pass that slogan that has been somehow permanently painted to the ground just outside the Bizzell Clock.It won't ever go away It rains a lot, and that doesn't wash it up.

There was an ice storm earlier this year, and that didn't get rid of it.It's just like how nothing will ever get rid of our passion for wanting to beat the hell out of Texas. That's the one thing on the all Sooners' mindsthe football players and the Sooner faithful alike. What They're Saying on CampusLet me be honest, I've only been to campus once this week, due to anunfortunate illness. His arm showed no signs of slowing down, as he threw 49 attempts. I'm not going to get into the nitty-gritty of stats, but there's one point that students are making, and I think it's valid:Sam Bradford looked better against Baylor than Colt McCoy didagainst Colorado. Both Baylor and Colorado are weaker opposition, but Baylor is a much better team than Colorado.McCoy threw an interception for the fifth straight game and continued his string of slow starts.

We're sick and tired of hearing UT complaining about not going to the national championship last year.There would be no greater satisfaction to the Sooner faithful than to prevent the Longhorns from going to the national championship. I know the trash talking with my friends at UT keeps flaring up (and yes, it's hard to admit having friends at UT). Is Campus Dead It's pretty much like holiday time around here. There are less than 10 people in classes where there are supposed to be over 80. Professors are canceling their office hours just this one time.And the decorations...oh, the decorations. Walking to and from campus during Christmas is nice because of all the Christmas lights and fantastic displays The same could be said now.

There are so many anti-UT decorations (flags, posters, even a Bevo effigy) that people display.Now, I would have loved to have gone to the Cotton Bowl this year, but I didn't have the opportunity. But I will be watchingand like hundreds of other students, I will be sporting my "Beat Texas" shirt Go Sooners!. (Repeats to fix technical issue) Russia MOSCOW, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Russia's largest car makerAvtoVAZ (AVAZ.MM) on Friday cut the working week for someemployees to four days in February, in an attempt to save moneyin the global economic downturn.Workers producing cars, spare parts and operating inproduction servicing will work a four-day week between Feb 2 toFeb 28, AvtoVAZ said. French auto giant Renault (RENA.PA) has a 25 percent stakein AvtoVAZ. The decision to cut the working week comes from "a need tocut production costs while keeping employees," it said. Workerswill be paid at two-thirds of their normal salary for the fifth,unworked day.