Dominant before 2003, especially under Pride rules. Imagine Karelin with knees to the ground like what Mark Coleman did to Igor, but 3 times worse.
However, if he doesn't develop any standup skills once the HW GOATS like Fedor and Nog entered, he won't be able to keep up. Shit, even Iron Head stiffened a prime Olympic gold medalist in wrestling with the testosterone level of a roided up horse
With all due respect to Kevin, that's a huge NO. His wrestling game and PED game were inferior to Karelin.Poor man's Randleman
With all due respect to Kevin, that's a huge NO. His wrestling game and PED game were inferior to Karelin.
No way to tell.
Because of how little we know,his era would have been best served in the beggining where there wouldnt have been enough high level grapplers to deal with.
But can he take punches? Does he react well to a sustained beating? no way to tell.
Have utmost respect for Karelin though.
No doubt. I would never tangle w that guy. Light roll? NICE TRY BROTHER
This Guy is scary!!
Yeah, Karelin only list two wrestling matches ever, and by only a few points, combined. And he won almost 900 matches. He's one of the most dominant athletes ever in any sport.
Kevin was destroyed by Couture, he can't be compared to the best wrestler in history The GOAT.
it's like comparing my brother who plays American football with Tom Brady.
Just thought about who would be favourite against him and who would have a chance. You make a good point.He would be UFC Champion.
But lose to Prime Fedor.
Dominant before 2003, especially under Pride rules. Imagine Karelin with knees to the ground like what Mark Coleman did to Igor, but 3 times worse.
However, if he doesn't develop any standup skills once the HW GOATS like Fedor and Nog entered, he won't be able to keep up. Shit, even Iron Head stiffened a prime Olympic gold medalist in wrestling with the testosterone level of a roided up horse
Too small for KarelinArtur Taymazov wouldve beat him down
Dominant before 2003, especially under Pride rules. Imagine Karelin with knees to the ground like what Mark Coleman did to Igor, but 3 times worse.
However, if he doesn't develop any standup skills once the HW GOATS like Fedor and Nog entered, he won't be able to keep up. Shit, even Iron Head stiffened a prime Olympic gold medalist in wrestling with the testosterone level of a roided up horse