Fedor Emelianenko will go down as one of the best stars of his generation. He will also likely be remembered for his inability to keep up with the new waves of heavyweights. However, Emelianenko isn’t alone in his struggles.
As fighters continue to age, it becomes even tougher to stay near the top as a new batch of fighters break into the sport each year. These “old dogs” are usually tossed to the side and used to make a name for their younger counterparts.
Whether it be age or a lack of developing an all-around game, these fighters were unable to keep up with the times and were left in the dust by the new breed of MMA fighter.