Mixed martial arts legend Fedor Emelianenko put on a dominant performance over the weekend. Following the big finish, “The Last Emperor” decided to gift Bellator MMA President Scott Coker with a present.
Mixed martial arts promotion Bellator MMA hosted another exciting night of fights over the weekend. On Saturday, April 29, the promotion paid a visit to Rosemont, Illinois for the highly anticipated fight card of Bellator 198.
Form inside the city’s Allstate Arena, heavyweight MMA veteran Fedor Emelianenko headlined the night’s event in a match up against two-time former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir. Emelianenko made short work of his opponent, earning a first round knockout over the former title holder.
After the fight, Bellator MMA President Scott Coker took to Twitter to reveal that he was granted a pair of Emelianenko’s gloves. Check it out below:
“In my 33 years as a martial arts promoter, I’ve never had a fighter give me his gloves as a gift. What an honor from the GOAT.”
In my 33 years as a martial arts promoter, I’ve never had a fighter give me his gloves as a gift. What an honor from the GOAT. #Fedor #Bellator198 pic.twitter.com/1T8pqkwrcn
— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) April 29, 2018
