'Big' John McCarthy and Josh Thomson reminisce about Fedor Emelianenko's legendary career
Former MMA referee John McCarthy and retired UFC fighter Josh Thomson both weighed in on Fedor Emelianenko's legendary MMA career.
During episode #331 of their MMA podcast, Weighing In John McCarthy and Josh Thomson examine Fedor Emelianenko's legendary MMA career. Both MMA devotees discussed Emelianenko's ten-year undefeated record and his upcoming retirement fight with Ryan Bader. McCarthy stated:
"I totally understand it, you know especially for the guy that look... he's done it all and everything and you can sit there and say, why would you not want to get another shot at Ryan Bader. And for Ryan what is there... there's you know, the upside, well the upside only there's only been six people to beat Fedor."
He further stated that Bader could be the only guy to beat Emelianenko, and he mentioned:
"You could be the only guy that ever beat him twice. Now there's lot of guys on Fedor's side of the equation that lost a fate or twice. You know and they were great fighters Noguiera you know... lost twice to him."
Former UFC mixed martial artist and now MMA analyst Thomson mentioned the legendary career of the Russian heavyweight, he said:
"When I look at what Fedor has done not just in Pride. I mean he knocked out Andrei Arlovski, you know the crazy jump in the air for the knee and just the overhand right on the chin just fluffed him down."
Further, McCarthy and Thomson discussed Fedor Emelianenko's enormous MMA career and his utter dominance in the heavyweight category across various promotions.
The Last Emperor: Fedor Emelianenko's farewell fight
Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko, widely regarded as the best heavyweight MMA fighter of all time, spent nearly 10 years without losing a fight.
Fedor Emelianenko is a true icon of mixed martial arts, and his legendary career will forever be remembered as a cornerstone of the sport's history. From his dominant reign in PRIDE to his unforgettable finishes, Emelianenko's impact on the sport is immeasurable.
His unprecedented 27-fight unbeaten streak came to an end in June 2010 when he was submitted by Fabricio Werdum under the Strikeforce label. The Russian heavyweight giant has showcased his dominance in many renowned MMA promotions like Rings, Pride, Strikeforce, and now Bellator. Emelianenko has never competed in the UFC due to disagreements with UFC President Dana White.
The MMA world is buzzing with excitement as the legendary Fedor Emelianenko prepares to step into the cage one final time. In what is sure to be a historic event, Fedor will face off against the highly-respected Ryan Bader at Bellator 290. This is a must-watch for any fan of the sport, as we bid farewell to one of the greatest fighters of all time
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