Long regarded as an MMA legend, ‘The Last Emperor’ looks for one final conquest in a heavyweight title rematch Saturday at The Forum.
Mixed martial arts are believed to have been around under other names for several hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Professionally, though, it had an inauspicious start when the first iteration of the “no holds barred” UFC arose in 1993.
People love to throw around the name of a certain barnyard animal as an acronym for the greatest of all time. In this case, few would dispute that it applies. All eyes are rightfully on Emelianenko in his farewell fight. And Bellator’s heavyweight champion, who would be the top dog in the main event no matter who, when or where he was fighting, has no qualms.“He deserves it. He’s a legend in this sport and I respect that man and what he’s done for the sport. He’s a good human being,” Bader said. “Don’t get it wrong. I know walking in there that I’d be doing the same watching Fedor’s last fight – I’d be cheering for him.
Is the soft-spoken Emelianenko still a dangerous opponent? Timothy Johnson would tell you as much. Fifteen months ago, Emelianenko needed just 106 seconds to dismantle him at Bellator 269 in Moscow. Twenty months earlier, former UFC light heavyweight champion Rampage Jackson lasted about a minute longer.
In fact, the retired stars expected in attendance Saturday illustrate the admiration among his peers. Jackson, Coleman and Sonnen will be joined by Josh Barnett, Randy Couture, Royce and Renzo Gracie, Dan Henderson, Matt Hughes, Chuck Liddell and Frank Shamrock.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Fedor Emelianenko about to ride off into the sunset with a case to be made he's the best to do itThe Pride Fighting Championship was founded in 1997, a month shy of four years after the UFC opened for business. The newcomer organization, based in Japan, quickly overtook the UFC in popularity. The UFC was banned on cable television at the time and it was illegal in many U.S. states. Pride had the Japanese flair to it along with a series of great fighters.
Les mer »
J&J Faces Longer Path to Resolving Talc Lawsuits After Appeals Court DefeatThe company’s court loss over baby-powder litigation could force it to defend thousands of lawsuits case by case, just as it navigates the biggest restructuring in its 137-year history.
Les mer »
Arizona GOP lawmakers press for 'skinny' budget that faces vetoGOP-controlled Legislature, angry about Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs' state budget proposal, moves ahead with 'basic' plan.
Les mer »
Portland faces lawsuit from disabled residents over taxpayer-funded homeless tent crisisA lawsuit on behalf of Portland residents with disabilities has been filed against the city due to the number of homeless encampments funded by taxpayers.
Les mer »
Former CPD officer faces felony charges, city’s inspector general saysJeffrey Kriv, of Chicago, was a CPD officer from Aug. 5, 1996, until earlier this month, according to a statement from the inspector general. Kriv is facing four counts of perjury and five counts of forgery, according to documents filed Tuesday morning in Cook County Circuit Court.
Les mer »
Former CPD officer faces felony charges, city inspector general saysJeffrey Kriv was a CPD officer from Aug. 5, 1996, until earlier this month, according to a statement from the inspector general. Kriv is facing four counts of perjury and five counts of forgery, according to documents filed Tuesday morning in Cook County Circuit Court.
Les mer »