Tim Sylvia On Fedor: "I've never been hit that hard."

July 20, 2008
By Fightline.com Staff, FightLine.com Staff

Fedor Emelianenko looked absolutely dominant in his performance against Tim Sylvia. The popular Russian fighter no doubt re-secured his position at the top of the worlds pound-for-pound rankings making quick work of one of the best fighters in the world.

"I was very pleased with my performance,” said Fedor after the fight. "Everything I wanted to do, I was able to do. I was prepared to stand up, but I knew I had a better chance to end it on the ground.”

Sylvia left the contest amazed at Fedor's otherworldly abilities.

“I know I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world and I was amazed at him,” said Sylvia. “I really don’t think he’s human. I thought I was the guy to beat him but...I’ve never been hit so hard."