“Awful Take”: MMA World Reacts as Dana White Soft-Pedals Fedor Emelianenko’s Legacy Hours After His Retirement

Dana White is known to give a controversial statement every once in a while. The UFC President is often biased toward the UFC and has put down other promotions at the cost of his own. White added to this opinion after he was asked about Fedor Emelianenko, post his retirement. Emelianenko is regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial arts fighters by many fans across the world. However, the legend has never been a part of the UFC ever.

Moreover, Dana White had a pretty controversial take when asked about the Russian fighter. The fans have clearly bashed the UFC President over his opinion.

Dana White gives a controversial opinion on Fedor Emelianenko

The UFC president commented on Fedor Emelianenko over his recent retirement as a fighter. White said, “People liked him so they praised him. He never got to test himself over here. I never was one of the guys that thought he was the greatest of all time.”

This controversial statement has not gone well with the MMA faithful. The fans have given White a lot of stick owing to his controversial and ‘awful’ take.

One fan said, “I have to disagree with Dana here… Fedor is all time [GOAT]”.

Similarly, one fan added, “C’mon Dana have more respect, there’re the people who might have the same perspective but show respect for someone who has more winning streak that any ufc fighter ever”.

Another fan commented, “I’m not usually on the anti-Dana wagon but yeah, sh*t take, dumb comment and looks bad for the UFC.”

Furthermore, one social media user said, “Nobody cares Dana. Breaking news, fighters can be all-time greats without ever fighting in your sweatshop.”

A fan said, “Awful take Dana. The man was searching the best heavyweights in the world you rushed to sign as soon as their Pride deals were done”.

While another said, “He’s gotta say that so that the UFC doesn’t loose credibility”.

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The comment section saw one Emelianenko fan write, “Fedor top 5 ever”, 

While another said, “Shut up Dana”.

Emelianenko has defeated UFC fighters

One fan in the comment section said, “He bodied multiple guys that went on to be UFC champion. Dana just can’t help himself”. Moreover, Emelianenko has defeated the likes of Quinton Jackson, Chael Sonnen, and Frank Mir inside the octagon.

Dana White has clearly put himself in a tough spot with his comments. Let us know what you think of the comments by the UFC President.

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