Fedor Emelianenko is expected to return to the octagon for Bellator this October, per Ariel Helwani.
Emelianenko’s opponent is to be determined. His last fight was against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 237 in Saitama, Japan, in December 2019.
Bellator will hold a press conference at 11am EST tomorrow with Emelianenko, commentator John McCarthy and company CEO Scott Coker.
Fedor Emelianenko is expected to announce tomorrow that he is returning to action later this year, sources say. Opponent TBD. Slated for October. The 44-year-old legend hasn’t fought since his December 2019 win over Rampage Jackson. Presser set for 11 am et.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 24, 2021
Emelianenko signed with Bellator in 2016 and has amassed a 3-2 record in the promotion. He defeated New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Yuji Nagata at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003.