Replay: Watch Fedor Slap Frank Mir In The Face, Then Knock Him Out In 40 Seconds

“The Last Emperor” is back. Following heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko’s stunning knockout victory over the weekend, a stunning video of the event has made its way to the internet.

Emelianenko had a lot to prove when he stepped into the cage for Bellator 198 on Saturday, April 28. The legendary mixed martial artist was coming off of a tough first round TKO loss to Matt Mitrione.

However Emelianenko put on a dominant performance over his opponent over the weekend. The fighter went toe-to-toe with two-time former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir inside the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois for the main event of Bellator 198.

Emelianenko managed to put the former title holder away within the first round for a knockout victory, getting the Rosemont crowd on their feet. Check out a replay of the MMA legend’s devastating knockout finish down below:

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