Scott Coker says Fedor Emelianenko wants revenge for loss to Bader before retirement

R. Bader defeated F. Emelianenko in 2019 (Photo: Reproduction/Bellator)

With few defeats in his vast MMA career, the Russian Fedor Emelianenko does not hide his desire to take revenge for his most recent setback. In a press conference after the Bellator 283, which took place last Friday (22), organization president Scott Coker revealed that the former Pride champion wants a rematch against the North American Ryan bader, who knocked him out in 2019, before retiring from the sport.

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“I will tell you that it is a fight that Fedor (Emelianenko) really wants. We had this conversation. This is his last contract fight. He told me he wanted to retire, and I didn't talk to Bader about it. But it's something that, you know, it's hard to say no to Fedor, let's put it that way. We'll definitely consider it, but it's definitely not imminent yet. But we’re definitely going to have that conversation,” Coker said.

Ryan bader e Fedor Emelianenko They faced each other in January 2019, at the time, in the final of the Bellator heavyweight tournament (up to 120,2kg). The North American took no notice of the MMA legend and knocked out the Russian just 35 seconds into the fight. About to fight his last career fight, the 'Last Emperor' has a record in the sport of 40 wins and six losses.

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