Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
At the end of the last century, Alexander Karelin petrified heavyweights on the mat. Instilling fear with his sheer presence, he remained undefeated for a whole decade and even ventured into MMA. Dubbed 'The Madman' by Americans for his ruthless training and 'The Experiment' for possessing superhuman strength, the Siberian titan forced a change in the rules to give others a fighting chance. Today, we will walk in the footsteps of the 'Russian Bear,' one of the greatest athletes across all sports and eras
At the end of the last century, Alexander Karelin petrified heavyweights on the mat. Instilling fear with his sheer presence, he remained undefeated for a whole decade and even ventured into MMA. Dubbed 'The Madman' by Americans for his ruthless training and 'The Experiment' for possessing superhuman strength, the Siberian titan forced a change in the rules to give others a fighting chance. Today, we will walk in the footsteps of the 'Russian Bear,' one of the greatest athletes across all sports and eras
