Emelianenko told when he will hold a farewell fight and who can become a rival

Legendary Russian mixed fighter Fedor Emelianenko said that his farewell duel could be held in June or July next year. A Frenchman is considered as a possible opponent Cheik Congo...

“We discussed June-July. I can't say anything about my opponent yet. Basically, yes, I would like to fight Cheik Kongo. Let's see how events will develop. Let's see how Valentin [Moldavsky] fights back. I really hope that Valentin will become a champion, ”Emelianenko said in an interview with Okko MMA.

The 45-year-old Emelianenko spent his last fight on October 23 at the Bellator 269 tournament in Moscow, knocking out Timothy Johnson in the first round.