GOAT recognize GOAT.
Heavyweight great Fedor Emelianenko is set to return to competition for the first time in almost two years after it was announced Friday that he’d be fighting at a Bellator event on Oct. 23 in Moscow. Many of his peers were excited at the news, including three-time UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
“Bones” called Emelianenko soon after the announcement to congratulate him and you can watch video of the exchange above, courtesy of Bellator.
“I just want to say congratulations and welcome back,” Jones said, while providing a warm greeting to “The Last Emperor.