In an extraordinary turn of events, Junior dos Santos is set to relive history, 15 years after his sensational UFC debut. This time, he targets Fabricio Werdum, whom he famously knocked out in just 80 seconds with a devastating uppercut. This thrilling showdown between two former UFC heavyweight champions will take place in Jacksonville, Florida, at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, headlining Jorge Masvidal‘s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event.

Days after Fedor Emelianenko calls out Mike Tyson for a fight. Jorge Masvidal and Mike Tyson graciously shared their thought regarding the forthcoming showdown pitting Fabricio Werdum against Junior Dos Santos which also included Werdum’s past fight with Fedor Emelianenko.

Mike Tyson and Jorge Masvidal contemplate Fedor Emelianenko’s fight with Fabricio Werdum.

Jorge Masvidal talked about the Werdum vs. JDS fight in an interview on Mike Tyson’s YouTube channel. When asked about who the better fighter is, Masvidal responded that he doesn’t have a definitive answer to that question. Tyson and Masvidal delved deeper into their discussion, praising Werdum’s fighting abilities and reflecting on his memorable fight against Fedor Emelianenko. Masvidal stated, “Though JDS Junior has been my teammate for like seven-eight years. I’m burying this fight like I don’t know who to pick. Obviously, I want the best outcome but man this is a tough one for me man”.

They went further to contemplate Fedor Emelianenko’s past fight with Fabricio Werdum. Tyson stated ” I remember he beat Fedor yeah he is the top thing in the world everybody around the world also heard that”. To which Masvidal stated “That strike before he(Fabricio Werdum) beat him and triangle the leg when he snapped his (Fedor Emelianenko) arm off as well”.

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Emelianenko, recently, while having a conversation with MMA Hour, called out Mike Tyson for a fight. In November 2020, Tyson made a comeback to the boxing ring for an exhibition match against Jones Jr., which garnered an astonishing 1.6 million pay-per-view purchases. This renewed interest in Tyson’s boxing skills led to speculations that he might engage in further exhibition matches in the future. Emelianenko then challenged the Former world champion again for a fight.

Emelianenko’s stunning defeat and its impact on his legacy

In a shocking turn of events back in 2010, MMA veteran Fedor Emelianenko faced Fabricio Werdum at the “Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum” event in San Jose, Calif. Despite being the favorite, Emelianenko’s quick first-round knockdown of Werdum led to his ultimate downfall via a fight-ending triangle choke. This upset not only dashed the anticipated title bout against Alistair Overeem but also fueled critics questioning Emelianenko’s place in the ever-evolving MMA landscape.

While Emelianenko faced accusations of avoiding tougher competition in the UFC, he undeniably confronted Werdum, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace and former UFC fighter ranked among the division’s top 10. Emelianenko, with a 29-fight undefeated streak at that time, initially seemed poised for a swift victory. Within 30 seconds, he stunned Werdum, who ended up in a seated position. Emelianenko followed with a barrage of hammer fists, but Werdum’s quick thinking allowed him to secure an armbar, forcing Emelianenko to tap out just 69 seconds into the bout. This surprising turn raised questions about Emelianenko’s legacy, reminding fans of the sport’s unpredictability.

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