Former UFC champion Cormier refused to consider Fedor Emelianenko the best heavyweight in history
Former champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Daniel Cormier shared his opinion about the Russian mixed martial arts fighter (MMA) Fedor Emelianenko. His words are reported by MMAjunkie.
Cormier refused to call Emelianenko the best heavyweight in history. “I think you deserve more [двукратный экс-чемпион UFC] Stipe Miocic, but only because [двукратный обладатель чемпионского пояса UFC] Cain Velasquez was often injured. I am sure, if we talk about skills, no one can compare with Velasquez, ”he explained and added that the Russian deserved a place in the top 5 fighters in this weight category.
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Earlier, UFC President Dana White refused to consider Fedor Emelianenko one of the greatest fighters. At the same time, he noted that the fans loved and praised the Russian.
On February 5, Fedor Emelianenko lost to Ryan Bader by knockout in the first round. The fight, which led the Bellator 290 tournament and became a farewell for the Russian, was held in heavyweight, the title of the champion of the organization, which was owned by the American, was at stake.
The defeat was the seventh in Emelianenko’s career. He has 40 victories to his credit, one more fight with his participation was declared invalid. The Russian owned the titles of champion organizations Pride and RINGS.
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