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Heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko fell short in his final MMA fight at Bellator 290 but earned the praise of many around the sport.
Emelianenko faced Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader in his MMA swan song on Saturday at Bellator 290. Bader became the first man to ever defeat Emelianenko multiple times by finishing him via TKO just minutes into the fight.
The 46-year-old Emelianenko, as promised, left his gloves in the cage and announced his retirement. A slew of legends around the sport, including Chuck Liddell and Mark Coleman, was in attendance for Emelianenko’s retirement fight.
Bader retained the heavyweight belt after defending it against Valentin Moldavsky and Cheick Kongo in his last two fights. He earned the title by defeating Emelianenko in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix in 2019.
As Emelianenko concluded his legendary fighting career, many around the sport praised him and wished him well in retirement.
Fedor Emelianenko Retires Following Bellator 290 Loss
Here’s what MMA Twitter had to say about Emelianenko’s final fight.
Another legend down fedor you was a dawg thank you ?— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 5, 2023
Dam this scene at bellator for fedor is awesome to see all these legends— Sean BRADY (@seanbradymma) February 5, 2023
Damn that was sad but cool to see all the legends get in there and support Fedor ?— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) February 5, 2023
Hate seeing fedor going out like that. It was a honor to share the ring with him. And he was a truly nice guy. Much respect to the GOAT of heavyweights.— Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) February 5, 2023
Fedor Emelianenko fighting his last fight tonight. Wish I woulda got a pic with him last time I seen him at n the hotel lobby in Chicago but his natural mean mug frightened me from even saying Whaddup. Good luck nonetheless ??? #Bellator290— RAUFEON (@RaufeonStots) February 4, 2023
Regardless of the finish, it was really cool to see all those legends in the cage to celebrate Fedor Emelianenko’s incredible career. Great job by Bellator. MMA should honor its past more. #Bellator290— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) February 5, 2023
Fedor wanted and requested this fight. Have to keep that in mind. He wanted to go out testing himself one last time. Have to respect it— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 5, 2023
Emelianenko is arguably the greatest heavyweight MMA fighter in the sport’s history. His career included dominant runs in Pride and Strikeforce, defeating some of the top names to ever compete.
Emelianenko made his professional MMA debut in May 2000, earning a first-round submission over Martin Lazarov. After suffering the first loss of his career against Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, he went on to win an astonishing 27 straight fights.
During his Pride tenure, he defeated the likes of Kevin Randleman, Mirko Cro Cop, and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. He earned the promotion’s heavyweight belt by defeating Nogueira at Pride 25.
Emelianenko’s retirement marks an important moment in MMA history as one of the greatest to ever compete says goodbye to the fight game.
What is your reaction to Fedor Emelianenko’s retirement?
Heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko fell short in his final MMA fight at Bellator 290 but earned the praise of many around the sport.
Emelianenko faced Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader in his MMA swan song on Saturday at Bellator 290. Bader became the first man to ever defeat Emelianenko multiple times by finishing him via TKO just minutes into the fight.
The 46-year-old Emelianenko, as promised, left his gloves in the cage and announced his retirement. A slew of legends around the sport, including Chuck Liddell and Mark Coleman, was in attendance for Emelianenko’s retirement fight.
Bader retained the heavyweight belt after defending it against Valentin Moldavsky and Cheick Kongo in his last two fights. He earned the title by defeating Emelianenko in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix in 2019.
As Emelianenko concluded his legendary fighting career, many around the sport praised him and wished him well in retirement.
Fedor Emelianenko Retires Following Bellator 290 Loss
Here’s what MMA Twitter had to say about Emelianenko’s final fight.
Another legend down fedor you was a dawg thank you ?
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Dam this scene at bellator for fedor is awesome to see all these legends
— Sean BRADY (@seanbradymma) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Damn that was sad but cool to see all the legends get in there and support Fedor ?
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Hate seeing fedor going out like that. It was a honor to share the ring with him. And he was a truly nice guy. Much respect to the GOAT of heavyweights.
— Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Fedor Emelianenko fighting his last fight tonight. Wish I woulda got a pic with him last time I seen him at n the hotel lobby in Chicago but his natural mean mug frightened me from even saying Whaddup. Good luck nonetheless ??? #Bellator290
— RAUFEON (@RaufeonStots) February 4, 2023[/quote]
Regardless of the finish, it was really cool to see all those legends in the cage to celebrate Fedor Emelianenko’s incredible career. Great job by Bellator. MMA should honor its past more. #Bellator290
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Fedor wanted and requested this fight. Have to keep that in mind. He wanted to go out testing himself one last time. Have to respect it
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Emelianenko is arguably the greatest heavyweight MMA fighter in the sport’s history. His career included dominant runs in Pride and Strikeforce, defeating some of the top names to ever compete.
Emelianenko made his professional MMA debut in May 2000, earning a first-round submission over Martin Lazarov. After suffering the first loss of his career against Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, he went on to win an astonishing 27 straight fights.
During his Pride tenure, he defeated the likes of Kevin Randleman, Mirko Cro Cop, and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. He earned the promotion’s heavyweight belt by defeating Nogueira at Pride 25.
Emelianenko’s retirement marks an important moment in MMA history as one of the greatest to ever compete says goodbye to the fight game.
What is your reaction to Fedor Emelianenko’s retirement?
Click here to view the article.
Emelianenko faced Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader in his MMA swan song on Saturday at Bellator 290. Bader became the first man to ever defeat Emelianenko multiple times by finishing him via TKO just minutes into the fight.
The 46-year-old Emelianenko, as promised, left his gloves in the cage and announced his retirement. A slew of legends around the sport, including Chuck Liddell and Mark Coleman, was in attendance for Emelianenko’s retirement fight.
Bader retained the heavyweight belt after defending it against Valentin Moldavsky and Cheick Kongo in his last two fights. He earned the title by defeating Emelianenko in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix in 2019.
As Emelianenko concluded his legendary fighting career, many around the sport praised him and wished him well in retirement.
Fedor Emelianenko Retires Following Bellator 290 Loss
Here’s what MMA Twitter had to say about Emelianenko’s final fight.
Another legend down fedor you was a dawg thank you ?— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 5, 2023
Dam this scene at bellator for fedor is awesome to see all these legends— Sean BRADY (@seanbradymma) February 5, 2023
Damn that was sad but cool to see all the legends get in there and support Fedor ?— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) February 5, 2023
Hate seeing fedor going out like that. It was a honor to share the ring with him. And he was a truly nice guy. Much respect to the GOAT of heavyweights.— Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) February 5, 2023
Fedor Emelianenko fighting his last fight tonight. Wish I woulda got a pic with him last time I seen him at n the hotel lobby in Chicago but his natural mean mug frightened me from even saying Whaddup. Good luck nonetheless ??? #Bellator290— RAUFEON (@RaufeonStots) February 4, 2023
Regardless of the finish, it was really cool to see all those legends in the cage to celebrate Fedor Emelianenko’s incredible career. Great job by Bellator. MMA should honor its past more. #Bellator290— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) February 5, 2023
Fedor wanted and requested this fight. Have to keep that in mind. He wanted to go out testing himself one last time. Have to respect it— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 5, 2023
Emelianenko is arguably the greatest heavyweight MMA fighter in the sport’s history. His career included dominant runs in Pride and Strikeforce, defeating some of the top names to ever compete.
Emelianenko made his professional MMA debut in May 2000, earning a first-round submission over Martin Lazarov. After suffering the first loss of his career against Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, he went on to win an astonishing 27 straight fights.
During his Pride tenure, he defeated the likes of Kevin Randleman, Mirko Cro Cop, and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. He earned the promotion’s heavyweight belt by defeating Nogueira at Pride 25.
Emelianenko’s retirement marks an important moment in MMA history as one of the greatest to ever compete says goodbye to the fight game.
What is your reaction to Fedor Emelianenko’s retirement?
Heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko fell short in his final MMA fight at Bellator 290 but earned the praise of many around the sport.
Emelianenko faced Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader in his MMA swan song on Saturday at Bellator 290. Bader became the first man to ever defeat Emelianenko multiple times by finishing him via TKO just minutes into the fight.
The 46-year-old Emelianenko, as promised, left his gloves in the cage and announced his retirement. A slew of legends around the sport, including Chuck Liddell and Mark Coleman, was in attendance for Emelianenko’s retirement fight.
Bader retained the heavyweight belt after defending it against Valentin Moldavsky and Cheick Kongo in his last two fights. He earned the title by defeating Emelianenko in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix in 2019.
As Emelianenko concluded his legendary fighting career, many around the sport praised him and wished him well in retirement.
Fedor Emelianenko Retires Following Bellator 290 Loss
Here’s what MMA Twitter had to say about Emelianenko’s final fight.
Another legend down fedor you was a dawg thank you ?
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Dam this scene at bellator for fedor is awesome to see all these legends
— Sean BRADY (@seanbradymma) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Damn that was sad but cool to see all the legends get in there and support Fedor ?
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Hate seeing fedor going out like that. It was a honor to share the ring with him. And he was a truly nice guy. Much respect to the GOAT of heavyweights.
— Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Fedor Emelianenko fighting his last fight tonight. Wish I woulda got a pic with him last time I seen him at n the hotel lobby in Chicago but his natural mean mug frightened me from even saying Whaddup. Good luck nonetheless ??? #Bellator290
— RAUFEON (@RaufeonStots) February 4, 2023[/quote]
Regardless of the finish, it was really cool to see all those legends in the cage to celebrate Fedor Emelianenko’s incredible career. Great job by Bellator. MMA should honor its past more. #Bellator290
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Fedor wanted and requested this fight. Have to keep that in mind. He wanted to go out testing himself one last time. Have to respect it
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 5, 2023[/quote]
Emelianenko is arguably the greatest heavyweight MMA fighter in the sport’s history. His career included dominant runs in Pride and Strikeforce, defeating some of the top names to ever compete.
Emelianenko made his professional MMA debut in May 2000, earning a first-round submission over Martin Lazarov. After suffering the first loss of his career against Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, he went on to win an astonishing 27 straight fights.
During his Pride tenure, he defeated the likes of Kevin Randleman, Mirko Cro Cop, and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. He earned the promotion’s heavyweight belt by defeating Nogueira at Pride 25.
Emelianenko’s retirement marks an important moment in MMA history as one of the greatest to ever compete says goodbye to the fight game.
What is your reaction to Fedor Emelianenko’s retirement?
Click here to view the article.
