Could all-time heavyweight great Fedor Emelianenko be headed to BKFC?
Conor McGregor seems to think so, given his reaction when Emelanenko’s name was mentioned in a question Sunday at a BKFC Italy news conference.
After a reporter paid respect to McGregor and mentioned him in the same breath as Emelianenko, the Irish UFC star pleaded his case to the Russian legend – though it’s unclear exactly what is on the table.
“Fedor Emelianenko?” McGregor said. “Stay tuned, we might have an announcement with Fedor Emelianenko. Hey, Fedor. We’re waiting. Some news might be coming with Fedor Emelianenko. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is signing and acquiring the best fighters of all time – the past, present, and future. Everyone wants to be a part of this. There is a saying in Italian, ‘Il tempo è denaro.’ Time is money.”
Emelianenko, 48, has not competed since a February 2023 loss to Ryan Bader. Emelianenko retired from MMA after the bout, but has since been linked in Russian media to various boxing match discussions – though many previous reports suggested gloved boxing was on the table.
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