Scott Coker celebrates 'Fedor Emelianenko effect' and projects Bellator's return to Russia

S.Coker poses with F. Emelianenko. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

This Saturday (23th), the Bellator 269 was held in Moscow, Russia, and had great repercussion due to the knockout of Fedor Emelianenko against Tim Johnson in the main fight. Happy with the public's participation, the organization's president, Scott Coker, reveals that he is expanding the promotion to countries in Europe and states that he wants to return to the location for other editions.

See too

VIDEO: Watch Fedor's brutal knockout of Tim Johnson at Bellator 269

In a possible farewell fight, Fedor Emelianenko defeats Tim Johnson with a brutal knockout at Bellator 269

Fighter breaks his finger and tries to continue, but fight is interrupted at Bellator 269

“We had a great turnout from fans here. With the expansion of Bellator, we decided to expand to Europe, with the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, Israel, and now, we have added Russia to our list. We did a great job. We would like to build a business here and I consider promoting events here more often. The main reason was the Fedor Emelianenko, but we have other great Russian fighters,” said Coker.

Willing to promote a big event, Scott invested in the presence of Khabib's cousin – Usman Nurmagomedov - And Fedor Emelianenko to be well received by the public. And the bet paid off, as both athletes managed to triumph. The lightweight (up to 70,3kg) submitted Patrik Pietila with a rear naked choke, while the ‘Last Emperor’ knocked out Tim Johnson, both in the first round of their respective duels.

Fatal change? Makhachev ignores warning and could end tragically at welterweight!