UFC commentator Joe Rogan has named Fedor Emelianenko because the heavyweight GOAT.
There may be virtually nothing sports activities followers love to do greater than debate greatness, and MMA isn’t any exception. A couple of months in the past, the UFC promoted the return of Stipe Miocic in his bout towards Jon Jones because the return of the “Best Heavyweight of All-Time”. Nevertheless, commentator Joe Rogan doesn’t agree with that evaluation.
Talking on a current Combat Companion Podcast, the UFC colour commentator named Fedor Emelianenko as the best heavyweight ever. ‘The Final Emperor’ famously went 31-1 to start out his profession, dominating the PRIDE heavyweight division for years till its closure. Alongside the best way, he defeated names comparable to Antonio Nogueira, Mark Coleman, Mirko Cro Cop, and extra.
After the closure of PRIDE, the Russian headed to Affliction, and later Strikeforce. Whereas his tenure within the Scott Coker-led promotion didn’t go the best way many anticipated, Fedor Emelianenko remained aggressive all the best way till his retirement in 2023. After being stopped by Ryan Bader at Bellator 290, he hung up the gloves for good.
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UFC commentator Joe Rogan reveals his decide for the best heavyweight ever
Whereas some imagine the Russian’s late profession struggles impacted his legacy, Joe Rogan doesn’t agree. Through the dialogue, the podcaster remarked that no one might take care of Fedor Emelianenko in his prime. Given the PRIDE legend’s 28-fight unbeaten streak from 2001 to 2009, it’s laborious to argue with him.
“Juicy Fedor from Satisfaction… I don’t know if anyone beats Fedor in his prime. He was so good. Fedor walked down [Mirko] Cro Cop when he was in his prime,” Joe Rogan mentioned on JRE Combat Companion. “You’ve acquired to recollect most of that battle was standing up and Fedor was going blow-to-blow with CroCop and strolling him down…”
He continued, “That [Kevin] Randleman armbar, he f*cking suplexes him on his head and 5 seconds later he’s acquired him in a kimura. It’s loopy. He was completely different, he was a monster.” (h/t MMA Knockout)
What do you make of those feedback about Fedor Emelianenko? Do you agree with UFC commentator Joe Rogan?