Sonnen considers Fedor the greatest heavyweight in MMA

C. Sonnen has been with Bellator since 2017. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook BellatorMMA

Chael Sonnen was knocked out by Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 208, October 13th in Long Island (USA). In a press conference after the event, the North American chose the 'Last Emperor' as the greatest heavyweight in MMA. At the same time, consider Fabricio Werdum and Josh Barnett as the best in the category.

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“My top three heavyweight fighters might surprise you. I see them as the best: Fedor, Werdum and [former UFC champion] Josh Barnett. I rate these three guys as the best. What order do you place? I would probably put Fedor in first place,” admitted Sonnen.

Sonnen was asked if former UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velazquez it wouldn't be on your list. Chael considers fighters of Mexican descent to be among the best. However, due to his period of inactivity, he excludes him from the debate.

“Cain has been sitting around too long to put him on this list. He was the most intimidating heavyweight when he was there. I put him up there with George Foreman as far as the scariest guys to get in the ring,” concluded Chael.