Just Brutal Knockouts... Here's Why Fedor Emelianenko Was The Greatest Fighter Ever

[@brunokoch672]

No posing, no disrespecting, no unfair sportsmanship, just dignity and skill, that's Fedor

[@misanthrophex]

Well, he is brutal tho, but yeah

[@konodioda3854]

The good ol days

[@DinnerForkTongue]

A model athlete right there.

[@vssjim4311]

The GOAT

[@TheTrakestar]

well said

[@DavidSGrop]

The fact that he made a point to approach Coleman with a big friendly smile after the fight to ensure his daughters that their dad was okay tells you everything. Pure class, MMA needs more fighters like Fedor.

[@KineticTaco]

Came to comments looking for this, thank you.

[@foksiu911]

Ustawka i radość z dolara

[@1966johnnywayne]

Fedor is definitely a better human being than Coleman is a parent.

[@mudd4284]

Why has no one heard of him?

[@MrShanetafoya]

Kids shouldn’t be there anyways I don’t understand how kids are allowed to see someone get brutal beat up makes no sense it’s not a kid sport and no we don’t we fight for money and championships another guy trying to take what me and my family want so I ain’t gonna be nice to him

[@timrowley2963]

Greatest heavyweight of all time, he had everything. Intelligence, Explosiveness, an unrelenting pace, an unbelievable ground game. Not afraid of any challenge. Hands down heavyweight GOAT

[@deanivan3951]

The greatest of his time sure, of all time not so!

[@alltimeklazzikz]

@@deanivan3951 exactly these Mfs are Delusional... Thats all they ever had "FEdor" thats it, even the Folks from the Balkans have more MMA/k1 etc. Champs... B.Cikatic, CroCop, R.Soldic, Stipe Miocic, Pat Miletich, and so on... no one can name a Legendary Russian Fighter besides Fedor, this tells you everything you need to know, just a Hype same like Khabib who also has a Padded Record like all of these Guys.... Fake it until you make it...

[@WastelandSoldier0885]

​@@deanivan3951Sorry, but he is the GOAT.

[@The-fs5wn]

Stipe beat better people and has 6 UFC title wins. Plus, he was the first guy in the UFC to beat Ngannou (pretty sure he’s the only one too).

[@alltimeklazzikz]

@@The-fs5wn exactly Stipe GOAT Khebab Boys can go home & cry

[@robk5745]

No man was too big or too good for Fedor, he could get anyone to the ground and pound him. Absolute beast, and without question the greatest mma heavyweight of all time.

[@julianshealy9630]

Tom Aspinall would starch him he probably moves just as fast or even faster and he’s massive

[@robk5745]

@@julianshealy9630 naw man, fedor is king, aspinal has a ways to go before you can start saying those things. Fedor faught the badest dudes on the planet

[@Fiftyshadesofjay1393]

​ @julianshealy9630 tom would get hit from angles and positions he has never even trained for...pride was a different level due to lack of rules everyone knows this and honestly tom might be a bit slower than fedor in his prime dude was freaky fast at times

[@marcuskelly4499]

@@julianshealy9630bruv. Aspinals hope is his BJJ but then he is basically just benefitting from how far mma has come. Give fedor the knowledge they have now, or let them strike it out and aspinal is done

[@tomislavmajdandzic6166]

In stand up Mirko was better

[@max198308]

No one can ever beat him in his prime years . Period . Loses are at the end of his prime. Total mad respect for this ultimate fighting machine .

[@СергейСердюк94]

He had one loss at start, doctors stoppage but yeah from 2001-2009, 28 fights unbeaten defeating legends of the sport 🐐🐐🐐

[@BoyDanny93]

@@СергейСердюк94 No one is unbeatable!!

[@СергейСердюк94]

@@BoyDanny93 forever, yes, but prime Fedor is in my view the greatest fighter of all time, he'd beat anyone in a fight in his prime

[@BoyDanny93]

@@СергейСердюк94 That's your opinion. He surely is one of the greatest MMA fighter, top 5, but #1, that's really hard to say. As they say "styles makes fights!! so prime Fedor beating literally anyone is over exaggerating. On top of my head, style wise, i doubt he would beat people like prime Liddell, prime Rampage, A.Silva, and Jon Jones. Those guys would knock him out. Pound for pound, GSP would beat him.

[@СергейСердюк94]

@@BoyDanny93 Fedor would absolutely humiliate Liddel , rampage and Silva, it's not even fair with Silva or Liddel as he's so much bigger, Jones is maybe, khabib father always said there was two men who could challenge prime fedor, Cain Velasquez and Jon Jones, I think he destroys Cain but Jon I think Fedor has better wrestling and is a hits harder, I'd like say Fedor by submission or TKO but early 10s era Jones he's probably the only person that could have a chance

[@PANAM329]

Fedor said after his first lost..."The one who doesn't fall doesn't stand up ". What a legend!

[@Fenris1on1]

Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up!

[@TokitoRen5633]

try to stop the video of him punching so fast

[@kitkimbrough9441]

The one who doesn't fall is the better fighter, standing up for all of thier reasons that got them there is outstanding!!

[@burningthecandleatbothends1658]

​@@kitkimbrough9441 Are you dumb or 12 This quote is literally good life advice /a nice motivational Line nothing more than that Everybody will eventually fail in life. And in terms of fighting, eben khabib, Jones or khamzat already lost Sparring Sessions or Amateur Matches in previous Combat Sports.

[@kitkimbrough9441]

@@burningthecandleatbothends1658 right!

[@carlos1rsa]

No tattoos, meaty and yet solid. One of a kind, a true emperor.

[@danielhampton4292]

No tattoos is a good observation! I’m upset that I didn’t think of it FIRST…YOU STOLE IT FROM ME AND I AM NEVER GOING TO BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF NOTICING SOMETHING THAT NOBODY ELSE HAS..OH YEAH, GREAT MAN WHO HAPPENS TO SEVERELY PUNISH OTHERS

[@anrshf]

yup my first favorites mma fighter, no tattoo, no trash talking humble and sportsmanship

[@dupeydog68]

Turning boys into men by fire of combat.

[@JeSiViDi]

and religious.

[@bushwacker2048]

With cardio like the Diaz brothers, his opponents got trucked the entire match

[@TheFreespirit2222]

10 years undefeated... He fight every single type of styles fighters they had in mma...doing demolition jobs on all elite fighter for 10 yrs...we will not see that ever again..respect

[@Daniel_Capital]

He fought no one most of those fights. Wanted no part of UFC.

[@DunDeeoZ]

​@@Daniel_Capital "No one"? Are you sure? @27:40 they even mention that he was on a 27 fight unbeaten streak, and that was in 2009. Mind you, all those people are world champion level fighters/athletes. Like how many is more than "no one" for you? You think world champions fight every week or something? Also, it was clearly a case of the UFC not wanting to pay more than other promoters at the time which is why he did not fight in the UFC. I also heard there was some conflict between Fedor and Dana White (his feelings must have been hurt or something), which is real unfortunate since we as a result didn't get to see those fights during his prime time. A real tragedy if you ask me.

[@Daniel_Capital]

@ In Pride there were a fair share of tomato cans, also there were fixed fights in Pride. He also beat Nog and Cro Crop who were elite. All you need to know is he refused to fight in UFC despite bigger pay days because Dana was gonna put him against velasquez and all the best. So fedor goes to showtime and gets beat by tons of guys who were fired from ufc because they couldn’t win a fight. Those are facts. Fedor wasn’t good enough to fight in UFC. That’s proven by the washed up ufc fighters destroying him. Guys like Anderson dominated all the killers in UFC, it’s disrespectful to put Fedor in the same class. Fedor is for sure a legend though, don’t get it twisted

[@lordyasser9070]

@@Daniel_Capital i d ont think 🤔 that ufc in that time 🕰️ it’s bigger then pride bro 😎 in that time high levels of martial arts 🥋 is in japan 🇯🇵 pride and k1

[@Daniel_Capital]

@@lordyasser9070 pride folded because of yakuza (Japanese mafia), that’s why everyone went to ufc or strikeforce, elite fc, rampage Jackson went to wfa which was bought by the UFC which put rampage in the UFC. Pride changed to Dream. Obviously if there was pride no one would have left. UFC offered Fedor whatever he wanted to fight Cain Velasquez, Fedor declined, fighting people like 45 year old mark coleman in main events

[@Thomas-in6tu]

His speed, transitioning from boxing to judo and wrestling was just incredible.

[@gottgold9776]

sambo

[@dummy9517]

It's likely one martial art: Sambo

[@geoffoakland]

Some people say he would be just average among today's heavyweights. I disagree, I don't think any heavyweight today has his explosiveness, just insane. , that coupled with his fight iq would make him come out on top.

[@ryaniam22]

His striking and speed in the brawl mixed with his power was just awesome. He can turn a brawl into a wicked takedown insanely fast. Fedor said fuck grappling I'm gonna use sanbo to use knees and elbows instead of chokes. Beast

[@Mr._Lister_The_Sister_Phister]

@@ryaniam22 Hell yeah youre right. Even more specifically, i think what really sets him apart is his accuracy. His ability to consistently connect, and to do so with such extreme power and speed...thats what made Fedor such a monster. Add to that the fact that the mf is tough as nails, and there is a very solid argument to be made for him being the greatest heavyweight of all time.

[@davidpeacher8724]

He was just so, so fast. And accurate. Was easily the most dangerous man on the planet for a long time. Always a true sportsman. Had a blast watching him.

[@cleech74]

After having been a UFC fan for several years, my intro to him (and the Pride: Grand Prix tournaments) was from the first time Rogan talked about him on his podcast. I remember two things. First, he talked about the fight with Nogueira, and the insane ground & pound, especially when Nog was in the corner, eating the viscous blasts Fedor was raining down on him. The second story was about the Randleman fight, which had “the slam”, and the kimora that Fedor secured right after being dumped on his head. I had been listening to the episode, and had to wait until I got home to find those fights on KZbin. After hearing Rogan describe it, and as crazy as he made it sound, I was wondering if it was actually as bonkers as he had said it was. Well, he was right. When I was watching both of those fights, it was the first time I experienced a bit of anxiety from how brutal some of the action was. Plus, Pride rules allowed the stomps & kicks to the head, and the crowds in Japan are eerily quiet during the fights, so that definitely ratcheted up the brutality of the sport, compared to what I was used to seeing. Oddly enough, the kimora Fedor submitted was the toughest part to witness. He really wrenched Randleman’s arm & elbow, and in the quiet arena, the scream he yelled out in pain echoed throughout the building. Instantly, I was a fan, and watched a few more of his fights, a highlight reel, and a great mini-documentary on his mysterious training regiment, and the mystique of his rustic, hardened by the elements & Cold War era type lifestyle. A must watch, for any fan of Fedor, or mma in general. Btw, I somehow hadn’t seen the fight, or any of the footage from his fight with Herring, until just now. Holy shit, was that an epic, one-sided ass-kicking. That was a career altering fight for Herring, who quickly learned how badly outclassed he was, and wore it smeared all over his face. So scary!

[@ShadyAcacia]

And by looking at his face during the walk out and stare down you’d never know it.

[@maaktnietuit295]

he would dominaded the ufc 100% sure ,, for me he's te GOAT

[@domascencion5449]

@@ShadyAcacia 😊

[@DEEPMUCH]

@@maaktnietuit295 I 100% agree...nothing ufc guys could do against that!....jonbones jones who?

[@brettmccamish2920]

No emotion, calculated, stone cold. Hands down my favourite heavyweight. Massive respect 🙏

[@Hemingway308]

He is very respectful.

[@SeC-q9m]

Same. I knew he was special very quickly.

[@cgmaster]

True spirit of a warrior!!!

[@donnawilson8923]

real goat

[@damonbradshaw5569]

And great sportsmanship. Held back after opponent was down

[@davidca96]

Fedor never once trash talked, never boasted or showboated. He was always respectful and calm, until the bell rang. Thats when he would completely change. This was my favorite thing about him.

[@katskillz]

His centered-ness was something to marvel. I loved watching him enter the ring, looking like he just woke up from a nap and almost losing complete interest in his opponent. Also notice you never saw deeply grooved, superficial muscle contractions on him. Sure he carried more fat, but he was also very pliable on the outside, because he generated power from the deep, true core.

[@xRiPw0lFx]

Fedor's aggression was on another level. Even today I hardly see this kind of constant pressure mixed with power at the same time.

[@HC7-MA]

Don't forget his hand speed and accuracy. He was absolutely deadly standing toe to toe.

[@pachachaz]

Alexander was wild way better, but he prefer the gangstas life

[@gorankalozi7253]

Family oriented man❤

[@PunisherOfDeath101]

Tom aspinall

[@autorenteamasb8804]

He reminds me of a pitbull charging forward relentlessly

[@OgnjenVujadinovic-en7my]

Fedor, in my opinion, is the best fighter ever, and the best thing is that he doesn't look as dangerous as he is!!!

[@AADOT1]

Jones, GSP

[@OsmanSungurAcar]

@@AADOT1bro anderson instead of gsp

[@Pixel_FX]

@@AADOT1 jones? lmfaoo. he was a punching bag for 4 rounds against alex and ramirez. even DC with short hands and less height outstruck him for 3 rounds. So imagine a heavy puncher like francis, fedor or aspinall would do to him.

[@AADOT1]

@@Pixel_FX is this bait? He managed to beat them both albeit close and is still unbeaten. Fedor has been finished numerous times and fought inferior competition. DC outstriking him? Did you even watch the fight? Didn’t he beat Gane, who is more technical than all 3 of those guys on the feet!

[@Pixel_FX]

@@AADOT1 bruh please. Alex literally sent him to hospital. Dana obviously don't want his cash cow to lose. That will be a huge money loss for him

[@saltybrackishfresh]

Fedor is such a legend. In my opinion, he is the ONLY fighter in the early 2000s who’s style and skill could hold up today against modern MMA/UFC champions. He was so well rounded from day 1, nobody else was even close!

[@rivercat6662]

I've never seen anyone "throw" a punch the way Fedor did. His entire body launched his devastating punches. GOAT.

[@gusmarokity6482]

Have you missed Tyson's fights ?

[@pietskiet8763]

I'm surprised he didn't kill anyone! 😅😅😅

[@token6274]

I agree. He is the #1 best mma fighter ever

[@pietskiet8763]

Imagine him getting angry and going beserk ....hehehe

[@pastortroy4life]

He's lucky he never fought modern MMA fighters. He only beat strikers that couldn't wrestle or grapplers that couldn't strike lmao

[@barneyrebel0123]

I remember Fedor being so unbelievably respectful of everyone, and showing true concern and respect for other fighters who he thought he might've hurt during the fight. The way he let go of Randleman's arm, after the submission, holding it, and placing it in a position next to his body, hoping he wasn't hurt, and not wanting to cause any damage. I love how Randleman picked him up, and put him over his shoulder, holding his arm up, showing how much respect he had for Fedor. That big smile that came over Fedor's face was great! I can't remember what Fedor said verbatim about Fujita's punch, but it was something to the effect that he had never been hit that hard in his life, and said he hit like a mule! There will never be another Fedor. Poise, confidence, humble, kind, respectful, and an insanely talented fighter. I'm happy to have watched him through all the years, from the beginning. Jon Jones may be a badass, but he, as far as being the GOAT, no. Fedor emobodied what a GOAT REALLY is.

[@frosty6960]

Yea, you didnt need to feel any shame in being a fan of him. He was a great image for the sport by his behaviour.

[@charliebrogan1141]

Well said, Fedor indeed is the greatest ever fighter. Period.

[@TaigaTurf]

There will never be another era like 2000-2008 in MMA

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I look at Fedor and then consider our Conor McGregor and just cringe... he is an embarrassment to Ireland, for all his wins and his money... Fedors humility won my respect above all his other attributes, truly a worthy champion. 😎👍☘️🍺

[@TaigaTurf]

@@peterfitzpatrick7032 💯

[@mechanicalman1068]

Amazing. I’ve never seen anyone like him. The combination of calm, measured precision and absolute unbridled aggression and violence is terrifying.

[@SlayerofFiction]

And flipped it off as soon as the bell rang, shaking their hand and appreciating good sportsmanship. It's important to note that he reigned when MMA was beyond violent as well with the head stomps and soccer kicks.

[@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz]

And speed. As a bigger guy you don't always notice it, but he had incredibly fast hands.

[@enricomadrigal9168]

Correct... his speed is incredible for his weight. 😐 Fedor was a very well prepared athlet but overall a natural born talent.

[@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny]

At his prime, it seemed Fedor couldn't be submitted. No matter your style of fighting was, he was going to steamroll you........period.

[@glenlittle9785]

Great comment 👍.

[@TT-pe9xx]

By far my favourite MMA fighter and such a humble person. A legend!

[@rawbebaba]

What a career. Very smart fighter. Not just adjusting fight to fight, but I mean really he seems able to instantly change his game plan. This was a true martial artist and the heart of a warrior.

[@randy1ization]

glad he never bowed to the ufc..

[@JamesStreet-tp1vb]

Hell yeah. You take him down and the next thing you know you're tapping from an arm bar. The guy could adjust to any situation.

[@thomasmacginnes100]

My attention was Fixed !

[@Extremely_Average_Gaming]

The guy was not just an ultimate badass, but also put in an amazing show.... it was never boring watching Fedor

[@billclinton1018]

Still the GOAT regardless of what Dana says.

[@Berkeli]

​@@billclinton1018Dana who?

[@Ben_the_Codhunter]

Wow, haven't seen a Fedor highlight vid in years. Still my favorite mma fighter of all time and definitely one of the greatest to ever step in the ring. He fights Ryan Bader tonight at age 46 and a score card of 40-6-0. What a champion!!! Much love and respect for the humble 'Last Emperor'.

[@vuhllcan2468]

insane record for mma especially for how many years hes been doing it

[@aricohen8827]

Because Dana took them all down after they purchased pride. He didn't want anyone to know the greatest of all time, had killed all his best fighters.

[@therealistintheboot8822]

@@aricohen8827 Fedor ended up being an embarrassment for Pride and UFC so it was good they took it all down.

[@bullshitdepartment]

@@therealistintheboot8822 y?

[@bingbongbang8895]

@@aricohen8827. . .It's a shame Dana never took a bullet to the head. He fucked over thousands of guys.

[@david9783]

Such an unassuming, humble gentleman. Champions such as he are precious few and far between. What a guy.

[@santi425]

Seeing his first defeat in ages really broke my heart but hearing his greatest quote taught me that you can't be the best forever. Even after everything, He will always be the number one MMA fighter in history. Technical skill, Sportsmanship, Just his insane skills in remaining calm to begin with just expressed a really theatrical intimidation you rarely saw. Especially in Pride! The fight against Mirko Cro Cop was perhaps his best match to date in my opinion. Long live The Last Emperor!

[@5Cdarkwing]

*his first defeat ever !

[@santi425]

@@5Cdarkwing agreed. an illegal elbow is not really a defeat so I can see it as his first official defeat.

[@5Cdarkwing]

@@santi425 regardless of whether it was an illegal elbow, Fedor wasn't defeated, doctors wouldn't let him continue but it was a tournament and one man had to move on.

[@РоманВладимирович-л8й]

Спасибо,что любите наших бойцов. Фёдор легенда,без преувеличений. Это и называется "Русский дух".

[@revo1974]

I went to his fight in NJ vs Silvia which he lost. We were all so down. Fedor would have been more dominant (record wise) if he fought smarter. In his early and mid career he got a ton of submissions. Then he started to fall in love with his punching and went away from grappling and even kicking. He became one-:dimensional.

[@tadscott565]

People don't realize just how fast his hands actually were. He is undeniably the GOAT of heavyweight MMA

[@rrboss33]

Did he ever fight bass rutten

[@jiggamanog]

​@@rrboss33 bass said in a interview he would have been frightened to fight fedor.

[@Tjockisknut]

Well who would not have been, even the experienced and focused would feel nervous before a fight with prime Fedor.

[@matthewsmith6963]

Mike Tyson says Fedor is the goat

[@jackjones7451]

For some reason his magical abilities disappeared once he entered the ufc

[@Danieljordan2]

Fedor in his prime = Best damn figther in history…and a truly kind gentleman.

[@shanghunter7697]

Indeed !!

[@HC7-MA]

1 guy would have rivaled Fedor in his prime and possibly beat him....Jon Jones.

[@mercertj]

Cain and DC in their prime would be a problem.

[@kostadinpanov4596]

​@@HC7-MA nah Fedor would destroy Jon Jones

[@doctor-jx2ew]

@@HC7-MA jon jones... lmao

[@willd6515]

I started watching MMA after Fedor's era, but I sure do appreiciate the highlights and how he carried himself. An all around men's man!

[@jamieparker2614]

Possibly the classiest, most humble fighter in MMA, ever. My favorite at least.

[@lonnybonani9603]

I've not seen a fighter with the speed control and power that Fedor displays time and again, plus the attitude of gratuity and sportsmanship that sorely lacks in sport fighting. A true warrior of honor and skill

[@spaceman667]

🐐🐐🐐

[@andyman3309]

Grattitute* gratuity is a tip

[@thomasmontana9353]

@@andyman3309 Gratitude. One t and a d. Grattitute is not a word. Dont play the smart one when you are not or check before if you are not sure. But to be able to doubt what you know for sure you need to be smart. You should have just shut up and keep your life in the realm of discretion. You made me go out of mine with your disrespectful attitude hidden under your false good intention to correct and instruct. You did it wrong you did it unkindly, abruptly and above all very condescendingly (yes I checked the wording of that last word eventhough I had it right the first time). Better Safe Than Sorry (or Ashamed).

[@Xomega913]

@@thomasmontana9353 I appreciate you being merciless to that fool!!

[@regaininglife9084]

Vitor Belfort was kinda crazy when he started out. I would have loved to watch him and Fedor fight.

[@spiderthenics9462]

The most complete fighter in the world looks like average dad.This guy had the absolute sleeper build.Crazy stamina , crazy power , crazy technique.

[@ohsodangerous619]

Yea I agree. Daniel Cormier in his prime was similar style. Obviously no where near Fedor. But same build, similar gameplan

[@ballsballsballs3617]

@thialhoinj1971🤔took 10 years to lose going against the top competition in the world. Or do u not understand that the ufc used to suck lmao. Fedor is the heavyweight goat and one of the all time giants of mma

[@wackojacko8391]

@thialhoinj1971 Fighters were leaving the UFC just to fight the man.

[@VWFamily]

​@thialhoinj1971he was beating all time greats in their primes. He will always be the greatest MMA heavyweight. Prime Fedor would takeout ANY prime UFC heavyweight and anyone in the world in their primes 👍🏽🤘🏼

[@ernestocalderon8441]

Looks like an history teacher and hits like industrial revolution

[@charlessanders1342]

He was a hell of a fighter....never any cocky attitude just pure professionalism.

[@igordoncevski5534]

Fedor , from 0 to 100 in a blink of a eye, true warrior , real man. Such a fighter is born once in a 1000 Y ... RESPECT .

[@aaaa12554]

Speed like hell!! Fedor is legend. Incredible. From JAPAN❤

[@danr3dman259]

Love how humble he is never gets on top of the cage and throws his hands up just accepts the win without any emotion

[@omarmoreira5801]

Emilianenko is geatest warrior All The times......

[@sumerianotarekutnapsitim7749]

PERFEITO DISSE TUDO , ESSE SIM É INIGUALAVÉL .

[@PauloDiBoa]

He has emotions, he just doesn't show it

[@humblebeginnings8328]

Win or lose Fedor will always be the greatest for me. Humility at its finest.

[@mrsix344]

The best thing about Fedor is his looks. He doesn't look like a typical fighter,he looks like a bank clerk in his physique and face. Absolute legend

[@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz]

I always think of him as a landscaping guy or a farmer, riding on a tractor somewhere

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz Too right. And it's these understated dusties that are the strongest.

[@ZinfandelRed1914]

@@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz A farmer is a good comparison, don't mess with farm boys...they have unknown power.

[@jondoh3471]

A grocery clerk

[@bennuballbags2]

I think he looks like a classic psychopath....never looks anyone in the eyes, just straight through them like they dont exist.

[@bill-nn1vp]

his humility is whats so respectful

[@doug_1489]

its true...what he does for a living entertained millions for a decade as well. a real legend! one of the best of all time!

[@gametime2473]

He's my GOAT. No one goes on a 10 year win streak like that at HW. He did it being very undersized for a HW and he never played it safe. He lost much of his athleticism but none of his punching speed as he got older. He's been way past his prime for quite some time now but i'm glad he came back and fought. His fights are always entertaining.

[@elrey8876]

Yeah there's no doubt. Big Nog is my favorite heavyweight MMA fighter of all time, and beat just about everybody there was - but he wasn't a match for Fedor.

[@newnepal2072]

I realise he's indeed a massive GOAT contender!

[@jjtygrys3570]

He was fighting in 90.prc with freak fighters ....he is like rusian army. .... 😅😢😮

[@clintsaines9274]

He fought in pride in a ring. It was fixed.

[@gametime2473]

@@clintsaines9274 If you have seen Fedor's fights, you would have to be nuts to think the matches were fixed. If you know Fedor's character over the years, there is no way on Earth he would agree to a fixed fight. You think Big Nog agreed to 3 fixed fights? You think Cro Cop did? You think Randleman (multi time NCAA champion wrestler) or Matt Lindland (Olympic silver medalist and World Champion in wrestling) would agree to a fixed fight? How about UFC HW champ Mark Coleman (Olympic wrestler and 2nd in world championship)? Coleman FREAKED OUT when he lost to Fedor.

[@mirandela777]

A true example not just as a cage warrior, as a Martial Art artist, but also one of the greatest examples ever as a human being, humble, modest, a true, real role model....

[@alstefan4814]

His the most humble fighter in history, no trash talking by Fedor, he just lets his fist's do the talking, what a absolute legend!

[@jeffalbillar7625]

You were pretty bad ass yourself in the Road Warrior

[@ДмитрийРукиев]

Фёдор переоценен , он проигрывал бигфуту , Хендерсону, Вердуму, страшно представить, что с ним было бы в бою с DC а ведь они ровесники. Касательно того ,что он скромный, это не скромность ,а высокомерие Федор ни разу не благодарил Волк Хана за то, что он ему дал дорогу к боям договаривался с тренерами по причине того, что он дагестанец , а не русский.

[@ДмитрийРукиев]

Это не скромность , а высокомерие.

[@alstefan4814]

@@ДмитрийРукиев I have no idea what you just typed

[@ДмитрийРукиев]

@@alstefan4814 Fedor is overrated, he loses to Bigfoot, Henderson, Werdum, it's scary to tell what would happen to him in a fight with DC, and they are the same age. Regarding the fact that he is modest, this is not modesty, arrogance Fedor never thanked Wolf Khan for giving way to the fights, he agreed with the coach on the occasion that he is a Dagestan, not a Russian.

[@TJ_104]

Devastating power punches with lethal precision, insane speed and agility, top notch grappling and just pure fighters instinct/iq. He was the ultimate mma warrior.

[@ДмитрийРукиев]

Фёдор переоценен , он проигрывал бигфуту , Хендерсону, Вердуму, страшно представить, что с ним было бы в бою с DC а ведь они ровесники. Касательно того ,что он скромный, это не скромность ,а высокомерие Федор ни разу не благодарил Волк Хана за то, что он ему дал дорогу к боям договаривался с тренерами по причине того, что он дагестанец , а не русский.

[@fuckyoufuck]

@@ДмитрийРукиев он был 10 лет номер 1 Потом устарел. Дак вот в те самые 10 лет он любого победил бы. И dc в том числе

[@ДмитрийРукиев]

@@fuckyoufuck с какого по какой год он был номером 1 ?

[@fuckyoufuck]

@@ДмитрийРукиев с 2000-2009 Ты чо так жутко тупишь??? Ты не с Украины ли?? 🤭😁

[@ДмитрийРукиев]

@@fuckyoufuck федор украинец дурачок. До страйкфорса не было ММА. Стоило Федору встретиться с равными соперниками, как тут же пошли поражения , а победы одержал он над качками, кикерами, борцами будучи представителем по сути ММА в кимоно.

[@pace1869]

Fedor always has been my favorite fighter.... He's the best fighter in mma.... That's all I can say.... Those nuclear punches can make a bear into sleep... He's tough and humble and that's why he's my favorite fighter

[@smooothest]

you...really...need...to...learn...how...to...use...commas...

[@rabitof5248]

never faced top competition after pride

[@麥芽糖打鐵]

😊😊

[@DocProcRealm]

@@rabitof5248 you're kidding right?

[@dootpooter4740]

@@rabitof5248 Say it to Chael's face!

[@lonnielee2904]

Fedor is the absolute best. Humble yet so lethal

[@BigDreamsSmallWalletRC]

When Fedor was in his mid Twenties he would regularly go on 20~25 Kilometer Runs DAILY ... A testiment to his incredible Cardio even while under fire or in precariously bad situations whilst wrestling or grounded ... There will NEVER be another like him , this coming from a USA fan ... And lifelong MMA Fan aswell !! Truly the Last Emperor

[@therealblacksheep330]

🧢

[@unchained6559]

Impossible 🧢

[@dansobko7366]

Youre not kidding man, this HW monster never runs out of energy, you can see it in all of his fights - fucking incredible

[@joecool2125]

Cardio is usually the Achilles heel of the heavyweights. Most are spent by the second round. They end up leaning on each other for the rest of the fight. I can’t speak to his training regimen, but Fedor never ran out of gas. The guy was truly a machine.

[@Primitive_Code]

Let me guess. He did it in the snowy terrain of Siberia.

[@BeforeThisNovember]

Watching his punches make me physical grimace. Absolute legend. The fact he’s the most humble champion I’ve ever seen just adds to his badassery. I’m so honoured to have witnessed him active (albeit the twilight years of his career). Greatest fighter of all time. I’m a huge Jones fan but I think Fedor would wipe the floor with him.

[@vincentperrault5900]

Yes, i don't think any heavyweight stands a chance with prime Fedor. Floor wiping indeed.

[@sicfrynut]

@@vincentperrault5900 he could think so quickly and so far ahead. he was most dangerous on his back, just waiting for the opening to submit his opponent. Notice how he rarely hit someone after he knocked them down/out. fighters now get upwards of 5 or 6 hits on a defenseless opponent. then again, Fedor knew he'd knocked them out, not ever doubting his power. glad i watched him throughout his career.

[@vincentperrault5900]

@@sicfrynut He would have beat Jon Jones 100%. Do you agree?

[@MagnusFabrication]

@@vincentperrault5900 Agreed. The ferocity in those hands would finally make Jones regret beating his wife

[@yash_ar]

@@vincentperrault5900 I really think so too, Jones is a badass but Fedor in his prime was such a complete fighter, best ground game, he literally pioneered and wrote the book of ground & pound, his standup was def sharper than Jones and we all know what a sniper he was with his hand... and of course Fedor was also a master submission artist, I mean he literally was top or close to the top in every aspect of MMA, weather it was the ground, wrestling,, standup, submission, cardio, heart, grit, the guy was a monster at his prime!! but one thing everyone overlooks about Fedor is that he was only 5'10 1/12 and chubby!! he could have easily lost all that extra weight and move down to light heavyweight or even middle weight, but he had too much pride so he fought the big boys all his career! Also Jones in his prime lost to Gustavsson, D. Rayes, and Santos...except the judges were all clearly watching a diffrent match! ask anyone bias to watch watch and decide those 3 fights and theyll tell you he lost.

[@jnananinja7436]

GOAT. And he never lost his cool, always respectful of his opponents.. Fedor was on another level.

[@VAB22]

Always gonna be a legend not only with his fighting skills but also as an amazing human. Thank you for all you have given us champ!!!

[@bobbyyeary9756]

This man certainly deserve the utmost respect. As calm and laid back as it gets. Took care of buisness with class. Enjoy your retirement. A true legend to not be forgotten 🏆

[@ZheDong]

Amen brother

[@jtp5144]

So he's not your no.1?

[@shakalpro]

They call him Last Emperor for a reason!

[@amon3350]

Fedor's ground and pound is the scariest I've ever seen. No one else can generate that much power from that position

[@dl3988]

And with his inhuman cardio, he just kept up the punishment round after round,, as Nogueira and many others found out.

[@MultiAsdasad]

what rules allowed knees to the back of the head in the ground? he landed a nasty one holy fuck, that could kill anyone easily

[@ChoJun69]

@@MultiAsdasad pride was different thing back then, so many missing rules/oversights etc. UFC nowadays is milder and safer, but thats for the sport and their fighters. Back then it was fucked up shit. Although im not denying UFC is still brutal af

[@uktorzadonjezaudizagrunje]

Fedor the best ever in MMA, the best fighter on planet. Love from Serbia руски брате. ❤

[@leroy4498]

Fedor is, was and will always be, THE BEST! I watched his retirement fight recently with Ryan Bader and was very happy to see it. Very sad to see him lay his gloves down in the middle of the ring but very happy to be there for his last fight. If there is ever a international hall of fame for all of mma, the last emperor should be the first person to be inducted. We will miss you in the fight game Fedor!

[@jbillareezy3223]

The UFC could actually put Fedor in their hall of fame if they wanted to. They do own Pride after all. Not sure if that would ever happen after the bad blood during negotiations.

[@ДмитрийРукиев]

Фёдор переоценен , он проигрывал бигфуту , Хендерсону, Вердуму, страшно представить, что с ним было бы в бою с DC а ведь они ровесники. Касательно того ,что он скромный, это не скромность ,а высокомерие Федор ни разу не благодарил Волк Хана за то, что он ему дал дорогу к боям договаривался с тренерами по причине того, что он дагестанец , а не русский.

[@dannybarfield6514]

​@@ДмитрийРукиев Sober up man.

[@andrewkeith1448]

Fedor is good but no where near the best.

[@jbillareezy3223]

@andrewkeith1448 in his prime by far the best. Best ever of course not. In his absolute prime in pride he was for sure #1 in the world for a few years.

[@Screenwriterla1]

His path in mma...the people he beat is what makes him a legend. One of a kind. Thank you Fedor.

[@jamesgreaves5058]

Much respect for Fedor. I love how he wasn't really cut or buff, yet could k.o. monsters with ease and all with no emotion shown and a very calm yet violent fighting style. AMAZING! and always had respect for his opponents. We will miss you The last emperor!

[@german80]

he is one of those guys thats just naturally tough and heavy, and very fast hands on top of that. even if he never trained he would be one of those guys that can beat up almost any normal person.

[@billyrock8305]

Dignity. Skill. Professionalism. Sportsmanship. Canadian like 🇨🇦

[@JayLee-od8ob]

I knew a horse logger named Alvin. Alvin had a similar size and looked a bit like Fedor. He had so much strength from going up and down the mountain every day and used his hands for choke chains mostly. He once grabbed a big guy by the hand and squeezed so hard he bent back the wrist and cracked all the small Bones in the top of the man's hand. Guy tried to make a fist at him. Alvin was indeed Canadian. True gentleman and loved his wife. I've never seen someone with strength like Alvin. Amazing what some people have and can do.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

His humility is what made him a great man in my eyes... 🤗 After a loss he said "The one who doesn't fall, doesn't stand up ..." 👏😔

[@emailvonsour]

It's in the video. Don't comment on videos you haven't watched.

[@khalil7011]

​@@emailvonsourSo what man 😂

[@Schnoizl]

@sananton2821 just shut up!😂

[@xDPx-zh7vr]

The dad bod, the icy stare, this guy was frightening when the bell rang. A huge part of my MMA memories include Fedor fights. And always a gentleman with a handshake and maybe a tiny smile.

[@achilles4655]

Wouldn’t even say dad bod, dudes muscular af under all that. Like a polar bear

[@xDPx-zh7vr]

@@achilles4655 no doubt he was crazy powerful but c'mon he didn't look the part. Nothing chiseled or cut like most fighters. But I think that played into his success, guys underestimated him until he started landing bombs. By then it was too late.

[@takingoutthetrash1512]

fedor is one of those fighters that got me into mma... fan for life

[@britoherbert1958]

Those PRIDE years were magical, it dragged me in to it

[@zachrollins9034]

Same. I started watching MMA with my Dad around 2011, and as much as I liked following the legendary champs at that point in time like Anderson Silva, GSP, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo and the like, one of my favorite things to watch was still older clips of the Pride champs (pre-UFC absorption) like Fedor and Wanderlei in their prime being brilliant savages in the ring.

[@hussle2654]

For me it was Royce, but then Fedor and Sakuraba rekindled my interest in MMA

[@Brandon-g2t]

Mans was uncanny. Just spectacular.

[@jackmehoff9595]

Part of what made Fedor so potent is his relentlessness and incredible natural strength. It’s just a constant onslaught without a sec break.

[@Yeldineyintun]

Everyone has that generation they are proud to have lived through. I am so honored to have witnessed Fedors greatness in real time

[@williamseipp9691]

one of the things I loved about Fedor was that he wasn't complacent. Like, he gets out of Nog's armbar attempt and immediately looks for an opening to kick him in the head. And the way he did it wasn't unhinged in the way we thought of Vanderlei. It was just like a focused machine. So you never saw a fight with him being boring; he was just on a relentless pace to put away his opponent with any tool that was available at the moment. I try not to be a fanboy but Fedor man, he was the epitome of a fighter for me, and still is.

[@thewarlord502]

💯💯

[@boipiodos1018]

The Manny Pacquiao of MMA, RELENTLESS! 😊

[@jansmit4690]

@@boipiodos1018 The Lerdsila from mma 🙏🏻

[@bradynorris1653]

I agree. I think one part of his success was that he always stayed on task. He wouldn’t get crazy or unfocused. Everything he did have a purpose, and it was to do only one thing and that was to win the fight.

[@Callousedhands.]

I don't give a damn, I cry watching Fedor. That is how good he is. Its not just the fighting , its his classmanship. He is a good man

[@JD-wx3pk]

Picking the Man up when he's lost, that's true sportsmanship and heart. What a legend this guy is.

[@thebell313]

Here's the thing. Feodor did nothing unusual for the Slavic culture. Do you see the difference between the western and the Slavic cultures?

[@JD-wx3pk]

Sometimes in the west your enemy will pick you up, but It's more than probable that's its a rare occurrence.

[@tkd3963]

Fedor was a beast in his prime--untouchable! Win or lose, he gave everything he had. He's my favorite mma fighter of all time.

[@packersmockdraftsimulator4781]

The way he exploded with his hands and the Sambo style Takedowns were impressive He never looked that quick but he had speed for a HW Pure Legend and all Class Always one of my favorites

[@defiant2dend181]

Greatest fighter in the history of the sport. Just amazing skills and relentless spirit

[@Ikaruga707]

Best fighter of all time, the real legend of MMA.

[@bilalaldabagh]

Very humble no trash talks very respectful a great man and a true champ. Strong talented and fearless ❤️

[@RossGillan]

He wz a gentleman never badmouth anyone n his face expression never changed ❤❤❤

[@mikeso2084]

Fedor was such a dominant force of power and skill!

[@skg901]

There is no one like him in MMA.. Both striking an sudden switch to sumission moves is unbelievable...

[@gmeister3022]

I completely agree. The man took down people who outweighed him, outreached him, outeveything'd him, pretty much. He is also the first to demonstrate combat sambo's effectiveness in MMA. He moved and performed his technique as if he were 5 weight categories below HW. The GOAT!

[@andreykalinin6685]

F😅gcfh

[@lorenzozapaton4031]

Yeah, Sambo and/or Greco-Roman Wrestling are the best "base" you can have if you want to do MMA.

[@Cyproduction]

Strength, speed, endurance, precision... he was a absolute unit, much respect.

[@dieselguy83]

Fedor is a beast! He threw his whole body into his punches. It's crazy that he was so fast with it, too.

[@lackofdubs5975]

The scariest thing about this guy was how calm he was no matter who he faced or what situation he was in.

[@stepan1968]

His ferocity was unmatched, as was his sportsmanship.

[@Nikolayski1337]

There are some really outstanding fighters and there is Fedor. His skill is unparalleled and his calm mentality is something worth examining.

[@Jtdubbzz]

This man was a class act in the ring and it was always a blast to watch him fight. Well composed, humbled, and respectful to his opponents. Honorable.

[@ericsalinis733]

The man’s humble personality and dad body; shows all that you cannot judge a book by its cover. This man was a beast in his prime. UFC fighters could not compete.

[@fantomghost6213]

The best fighter in history. Still fought at age 45. Just incredible

[@davidciurus3950]

No. The best was Andy Hug. He was a truly legend...

[@ПроницательныйКолхозник]

Дрался - это громко сказано)

[@billrerikson6378]

@@davidciurus3950 elaborate lmao. Sammy schilt better k1 fighter. But Andy hug was very entertaining fighter

[@Friedermanns]

@@davidciurus3950 Are you kidding? HUG would never stand against EMELIANENKO. Literally.

[@robertwilliam5527]

@@davidciurus3950 I said in myself "Andy who??"... After searching I realized he lived less than Emelianenko's career in this sport 😂 Anyway, What makes Emelianenko the greatest fighter in my opinion too is that I heard of his name before I know what MMA is, the only fighter who lost a fight only because he wanted to.

[@MasculinityMindset]

His fights against Nogueira and Cro Cop are amongst the very best the sport has ever seen.

[@MIK23458]

His response to the Randleman suplex defies everything. To be slammed that hard and just keep going is unbelievable.

[@MasculinityMindset]

@@MIK23458 Unfazed, absolutely cyborg 🤖

[@MIK23458]

@@MasculinityMindset the thing is Fedor’s demeanour, body language and expression bely the absolute monster inside. No shouting, teeth baring or animated histrionics. Just the relaxed, down to earth and measured entrance to the ring. Comfortable in his own skin and yet the assured knowledge he is absolutely the hardest meanest and toughest human being in any setting.

[@MasculinityMindset]

@@MIK23458 Agreed.

[@Pereke69]

word man

[@elcookiemonsteru]

That´s what i miss on UFC now. No trash talk, no clowns, just a great fighter!

[@matthewmehegan3475]

The torque that he gets on his punches is just sheer madness. Watching him devour Goodrich was difficult to believe even as it happened . . . man vs. child. And Big Daddy was no child!

[@wesselkampen2644]

Goodrich was a punching bag in K1...so so bad

[@RevShifty]

His punches don't get nearly the credit they deserve IMO. He was a master of perfect timing and throwing punches from anywhere. And they always looked soft and relaxed but landed like meteors. He looked like a construction worker or something, not very impressive by MMA standards even at the time. But he flowed like water, could strike from any position with perfect timing and penetration, and his grappling and anti grappling skills were unbelievable. Still my all time favorite by a wide mile.

[@randy1ization]

its the hips man,,

[@bradh5629]

he leans in so much more than anyone I have ever seen, in slow mo they almost look like super man punches , he just puts so much into each one. No wonder so many folded after he connected with their chin. If that didn't do it people tapped awfully fast in his arm bars

[@michaelsattler7017]

first thing i always notice. so fluid, seems easy to him.@@randy1ization

[@codyallen43]

Seeing Fedor just ragdoll heavyweights never gets old. What a beast.

[@marcoarreola9058]

Fedor was so agile. The balance and power he had was unreal.

[@Yasser.Abuharba]

Not to mention the huge height and reach disadvantage Fedor had against most of his opponents, the man is a GOAT.

[@KevDogDizzay]

Legendary fighter and human being! His retirement for me is the most special in MMA all those legends men he destroyed standing there with him.

[@razz8972]

He is one of my fav fighter... never ever saw him being cocky. Always respected other fighters by his humble look... respect him...

[@adalbertoramirez3151]

The respect and love he showed Coleman was just....left me speechless and smiling

[@Revheadrev]

I’m not sure anyone could beat Fedor in his prime - he was incredibly strong and resilient with no quit in him at all. And a complete gentleman in and out of the ring.

[@Revheadrev]

@@CuriousConnoisseurs hahahahahaha! That’s wxcellent

[@thirteeenth]

@@CuriousConnoisseurs 😁

[@m3rked_playz]

jon jones?

[@Revheadrev]

@@m3rked_playz would have been an amazing fight mate - Fedor is as good as Jones on the ground and probably hit harder in stand up. Hard to pick. Massive difference in character as well. Hard to find two more different men in the fight game.

[@Ajox191]

Fedor in his prime when he was competing in Rings and Pride was almost unstoppable.

[@JoelElkes-wx7qz]

They’ll never be another Fedor like that. That’s one bad dude!!

[@JoelElkes-wx7qz]

Fedor, is the REAL G.O.A.T!!!

[@moorfan1]

All the glory to Fedor. He absolutely destroyed so many of his opponents, but was always classy.

[@janekmundt579]

This man’s fight Iq seems ahead of everyone. The way he effortlessly avoids the chokes by jumping away. This man was a straight up genius in terms of preparing for a fight and finding instinctual responses to enemy maneuvers

[@terrygreene4166]

What impressed me most about Fedor was his hand speed, his punching power and his versatility. Basically he never lost a fight until one, or more, of these attributes diminished.

[@Ali-ei3nk]

This guy made me love MMA, he's a legend. Much much much respect for him.

[@cengizelmas9864]

Fedor You are always number one and always an Imperial fighter.And you are truly a legendary and great fighter of all time.

[@Cyborg_traders]

Probably the most entertaining MMA fighter, blazing speed, pinpoint accuracy, knockout punching power, agile, fast, great at take downs and takedown defense... no fear.

[@ZONES89RS]

Dude was the epitome of a GOAT in MMA. Well rounded and as dangerous as one can possibly be. No one fought this man without inane amount of doubt.

[@patrickcalazans1755]

Nunca existirá outro, lutador igual ao imperador FEDOR EMIALENKO

[@BodhiDowny-en5ix]

These guys are gladiators. It hurts even to watch them.

[@Adelaide-audits.]

The respect given is the TRUE sign of a righteous champion 🏆. Just like this man.