Fedor Emelianenko’s emotionless face was often the last thing his opponent’s saw before everything went black. The man is known by many names—The Last Emperor, legend, icon, destroyer. But for those who knew him best, Emelianenko was simply the greatest heavyweight in MMA history.
After spending three years in retirement, the former Pride heavyweight champion is coming back for another MMA run. BloodyElbow.com confirmed the news on Tuesday after speaking with multiple sources close to the situation.
Union MMA was the first to break the story.
The now 38-year-old Emelianenko claims he has maintained physical form during his time on the sidelines.