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That’s because you’re still living in the past.I voted Fedor Emilanenko, between the years 2002-2007 i have never seen a more skilled fighter anywhere in MMA history
That’s because you’re still living in the past.I voted Fedor Emilanenko, between the years 2002-2007 i have never seen a more skilled fighter anywhere in MMA history
He fights at his opponent's strength whereas GSP would do the absolute opposite.
Because it's my poll. You could always go make your own.
That’s because you’re still living in the past.
Does anyone else feel like their definition of "well-rounded" is different than everyone elses?
Jones can barely punch his way out of a wet paper bag. Disqualified.
Anderson has barely any takedown defence. Disqualified.
Jose Also has barely shown any submission game. Disqualified.
GSP doesn't have KO power or strong submission skills, though he has some. He is #2.
Fedor is clear #1. KO power, ground and pound, takedowns, takedown defence, armlocks, chokes, cardio, intelligence. He had it all in his prime.
Fedor's wrestling was very average against any capable wrestlers. I get that people love him and look at him with such reverence, but for all the other skills he brought, he wrestling was pretty average other than against guys with even worse wrestling.
Just saying it on your list doesn't make it true.
That said, everyone has their biases, and you have a right to yours the same as I do (or anyone else). So if you want to believe Fedor was a great wrestler, go for it.
Did not mention wrestling at all in my post.
I said Fedor had great takedowns and takedown defence. Firstly, not to lean on other sports but his judo credentials are ELITE and his Sambo credentials are GOAT tier.
Generally I think his ability in taking his opponents down is undeniable....just watch any of his fights from 2000-2005, that was his main strategy. The way he threw around Schilt, Herring, Nogueira was very impressive.
The only possible question mark being his takedown defence. He has displayed great takedown defence in certain fights (for example the second fight with Coleman, Fujita and if I recall correctly, the 3rd fight with Nogueira), however I will admit he did get taken down a few times by elite guys (before submitting them).