At a virtual press conference on June 25, Bellator CEO Scott Coker, alongside ‘Big’ John McCarthy, announced in regards to the all-time great heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko. Bellator Announces Fedor Emelianenko’s next fight will be scheduled to take place October 23 at VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia. Emelianenko’s next opponent has not yet been confirmed.
“I’m feeling great, I’m ready to fight.” Emelianenko said through a translator, “Training with the younger guys. I’m back in shape.”
“I understand my career will not be lasting too much longer,” Emelianenko continued, “And I want to make the best of it.