Fedor Emelianenko is a name mixed martial arts fans automatically recognize when they talk about the sport’s icons. From his longevity, brutal grace in the ring, winning streaks and the opponents he has faced down to his career achievements, “The Last Emperor” will always be one of the pillars of the sport and one of the best heavyweights of all-time. As with all fighters, Emelianenko is battling Father Time, although his extensive career gives him some equity with those who follow MMA.
The 41-year old legend is set to pit his 36-5 record against Frank Mir in the 2018 Bellator MMA heavyweight grand prix quarterfinals at Bellator 198 on April 28.