This Saturday, the legendary Fedor Emelianenko takes on Timothy Johnson in the main event of Bellator 269, in what the 45-year-old Russian has claimed will be his final mixed martial arts contest. Whether we are in for the glorious valedictory of an all-time great in front of an adoring Russian crowd, or a sobering reminder that Father Time comes for us all, only time will tell. In either case, this week seemed like an appropriate time to revisit — with a historical twist — the title that will forever be intertwined with the legacy of “The Last Emperor.
The Pride FC Heavyweight Title: A Lineal History
