EPISODE · May 26, 2023 · 1H 39M
Verbal Sparring - Fedor vs Brock | Most Underrated Fighters | Which Former Champ Can Bounce Back?
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Join us as we discuss whether or not Fedor Emelianenko could've become a UFC champion back when Brock Lesnar was on top of the UFC heavyweight division, which fighters over time have become underrated, who is more likely to bounce back between Ciryl Gane, Kamaru Usman, Alex Pereira, and Henry Cejudo, and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (7:08) - Would Fedor Emelianenko have been the UFC champion if he had come to the promotion between 2009-2010? (20:19) - How much better would Brock Lesnar have been if he had started training and competing in MMA instead of going to the WWE? (29:45) - Are immediate title rematches for long-reigning champions necessary? (41:51) - In terms of legacy, which fighter has over time become underrated? (51:10) - Are two division champions still a big deal? (1:02:02) - Fighters 35 years old and up at welterweight and below are a combined 2-29 in UFC title fights. Which current fighter has the best chance at being champion under those parameters? (1:09:10) - We’ve seen Bellator succeed by taking very young, inexperienced fighters and building them up in their promotion. Is this something that can successfully become replicated in the UFC? (1:18:09) - Of these four fighters coming off a loss, who is more likely to bounce back? Ciryl Gane Kamaru Usman Alex Pereira Henry Cejudo (1:27:40) - Closing statements - - Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Subscribe to The Below Average Joe's YouTube channel HERE Follow the show on Instagram Follow the show on TikTok Follow the show on Twitter - - Subscribe to the Battling Fore Bogey YouTube channel HERE Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Instagram Follow Battling Fore Bogey on TikTok Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Twitter - - Thanks for listening!
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Join us as we discuss whether or not Fedor Emelianenko could've become a UFC champion back when Brock Lesnar was on top of the UFC heavyweight division, which fighters over time have become underrated, who is more likely to bounce back between Ciryl Gane, Kamaru Usman, Alex Pereira, and Henry Cejudo, and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (7:08) - Would Fedor Emelianenko have been the UFC champion if he had come to the promotion between 2009-2010? (20:19) - How much better would Brock Lesnar have been if he had started training and competing in MMA instead of going to the WWE? (29:45) - Are immediate title rematches for long-reigning champions necessary? (41:51) - In terms of legacy, which fighter has over time become underrated? (51:10) - Are two division champions still a big deal? (1:02:02) - Fighters 35 years old and up at welterweight and below are a combined 2-29 in UFC title fights. Which current fighter has the best chance at being champion under those parameters? (1:09:10) - We’ve seen Bellator succeed by taking very young, inexperienced fighters and building them up in their promotion. Is this something that can successfully become replicated in the UFC? (1:18:09) - Of these four fighters coming off a loss, who is more likely to bounce back? Ciryl Gane Kamaru Usman Alex Pereira Henry Cejudo (1:27:40) - Closing statements - - Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Subscribe to The Below Average Joe's YouTube channel HERE Follow the show on Instagram Follow the show on TikTok Follow the show on Twitter - - Subscribe to the Battling Fore Bogey YouTube channel HERE Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Instagram Follow Battling Fore Bogey on TikTok Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Twitter - - Thanks for listening!
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Verbal Sparring - Fedor vs Brock | Most Underrated Fighters | Which Former Champ Can Bounce Back?
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