Fedor Emelianenko`s remarkable 28-fight winning streak came to a surprising and abrupt end on June 26, 2010, due to a critical error.

Putting his impressive unbeaten streak on the line, the heavyweight icon headlined a Strikeforce event in San Jose, California.

His opponent was Fabricio Werdum, tasked with the daunting challenge of defeating the feared Russian phenomenon.

The future UFC champion made the seemingly impossible task look incredibly easy, defeating Emelianenko in just over a minute.

Fedor Emelianenko`s Critical Rookie Mistake

Emelianenko entered the fight with an impressive 31-1 (1NC) record, facing one of MMA`s most dangerous submission specialists.

Therefore, it was widely unexpected when he committed a beginner`s error less than a minute into the bout against Werdum.

During a chaotic striking exchange, Emelianenko managed to take his opponent down.

However, he misjudged Werdum`s apparent slip, believing he was significantly hurt by a punch.

Sensing an opportunity to finish, `The Last Emperor` made a crucial blunder: he recklessly jumped into Werdum`s guard, attempting ground and pound.

Once on the ground, it became immediately clear that Werdum was not injured; he quickly secured a triangle choke.

Emelianenko attempted to escape the submission, but ultimately had to tap out, ending the fight in just 69 seconds.

Joe Rogan Praises Fedor Emelianenko as Heavyweight GOAT

In February, Joe Rogan discussed the greatest heavyweight in MMA history on his podcast.

The conversation began with Brendan Schaub stating, “I think Cain [Velasquez] in his prime is the best heavyweight ever.”

Rogan disagreed, asserting his belief that Emelianenko holds the title of the greatest big man in MMA history.

“It’s hard to say because of Fedor,” he commented.

“If you could get the Fedor from Pride, I don’t know if anybody beats Fedor in his prime.”

“He was so good, man. Fedor walked down Cro Cop when he was in his prime.”

“You have to remember most of that fight was striking, and Fedor was trading blows with [Mirko] Cro Cop and pushing forward.”

“That Randelman fight… he suplexes him on his head and five seconds later he’s got him in a kimura, it’s crazy. He was different, he was a monster.”