Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight champion Jon Jones called Fedor Emelianenko one of his favorite fighters.
Athletes met in Saudi Arabia at a joint tournament of PFL and Bellator promotions.
“I love you, Fedor. You are one of my favorite fighters forever. You and Alexander. Say hello to your brother,” said Jones, kissing the Russian’s hand and hugging him when they met.
Vadim Nemkov, a fighter from Emelianenko’s team in Riyadh to win Brazilian Bruno Cappelozzu.
On February 5, 2023, Fedor Emelianenko lost to American Ryan Bader in the Bellator 290 tournament, and after the fight, Emelianenko announced his retirement. In total, the Russian athlete had 48 fights in MMA, of which he had 40 wins and seven defeats.
In March 2023, Jones won the UFC heavyweight championship belt by stopping Frenchman Cyril Gan. He defended his title 11 times and went 13 undefeated years in the UFC. He has 27 wins and one loss in total; Another fight with his participation was deemed invalid.
Previously Nemkov said About friends in the NWO region.