sparring partner Fyodor Emelianenko Valentin Moldavski in an interview with , he rated the Bellator belt contender’s stamina in a fight with ryan bader and talked about the Russian’s chances of overcoming the American with a painful hold.
The fight between Emelianenko and Bellator heavyweight champion Bader will take place on February 4 in Inglewood (USA). The first meeting of the fighters took place in January 2019 and ended with the victory of the American by knockout in the 35th second of the fight.
– Everyone praises Fedor’s right hand. Did he have a shot today?
– There’s… Listen, if you remember like that, he planted a lot of people with his left hand. They might not be the strongest opponents, but with Hong Man Chem and Zuluzinho, he knocked his left hand down with his right hand, or closed his eyes then planted it with his left hook. And in principle, he can hit with the left from below. He hit Sonnen with his left hand, semi-uppercut, semi-lateral. Raised from below. And the left hand works well there.
– Let’s say Bader transferred to the ground – Fedor often goes to receptions from below?
“He always hits them well. When we worked with him, he came out well on the hand several times, however, I came out. Bent lever, kimura – these are all subjects with hands, he tries them all the time.
– The people who support Fedor are worried about what will happen if the fight drags on?
– Accept. Fedor makes five-round fights on par with everyone else, but Bader will have even better chances for a long time.
In total, Emelianenko, 46, has 40 wins and six losses in MMA, Bader, 39, has 30 wins and seven losses.
In January 2022, Valentin Moldavsky also fought Bader, losing by decision in five rounds.
Source : MatchTV
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