UNCASVILLE, Conn. –The last time Bellator visited the Mohegan Sun back in February, a few of the sport's legends were in attendance. Among them was Fedor Emelianenko, whom Bellator president Scott Coker brought out as a brand ambassador. At the time, Emelianenko was happily retired.
Five months later, Bellator visited the same venue, this time without Fedor. And this time, Fedor isn't so retired.
Considered the greatest heavyweight of all time by many, Emelianenko announced this week that he was returning to fighting, three years after retiring from the sport. Though the news stirred up a lot of headlines, it didn't shock too many people -- including the man who never got his shot at "The Last Emperor," Randy Couture, who was actually on hand for Bellator 140 Saturday night.