An MMA matter that has come up recently, and was conjured up within the minds of Joe Rogan and Mike Tyson, is who’s the “scariest” fighter in MMA historical past. That may imply no matter you need, however to former UFC fighter turned podcaster Chael Sonnen, just one identify involves thoughts.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. On his You’re Welcome podcast, The American Gangster explains his selection (transcribed by MMA Combating):
“The scariest fighter in MMA historical past: I had, with a fairly sizable hole, Cain Velasquez. He had the entire bit. He had the look, he had the eyes, he had the jawline, the stoicness, the rumors and popularity, the work ethic. He had the report, he had the knockouts, the collegiate resume. However there was one thing scary a couple of large man that had the extent of conditioning. We don’t see that fairly often, not that stage, not the place they are often on you that tough, continuous.”
He continued on, explaining his selection over one other high contender for the title – Francis Ngannou:
“If we went head-to-head and I wished to argue Cain, and also you wished to argue Francis, you would at all times inform me Francis knocked out Cain, proper? That debate goes to go on. We’re not speaking about who one of the best is, or who’s the best, or who has probably the most lovely resume. Scary. It’s a singular phrase.
“My opinion? Velasquez.”
