After almost a year away from the cage, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko will return to fight Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in the main event of Bellator’s upcoming card in Japan this December.
Bellator CEO Scott Coker announced the fight news on social media Wednesday. A fight that many wanted to see when both men fought under the Pride banner over a decade ago, Emelianenko will be stepping into the cage at 43-years of age, meanwhile Jackson turned 41 this year.
As announced on the press release, Bellator will be working with Rizin on the event
Since signing with Bellator in 2017, Emelianenko (38-6, 1NC) has gone 2-2 in the promotion.