Fedor Emelianenko’s return to Russia proved successful on Saturday when he defeated Tim Johnson in the Bellator 269 main event.
Emelianenko (40-6 MMA, 4-2 BMMA), the legendary former PRIDE FC champion, thrived in his homecoming fight in Moscow with a first-round knockout victory over Johnson (15-8 MMA, 3-4 BMMA) in the heavyweight fight at VTB Arena.
“The Last Emperor” said pre-fight that he wouldn’t retire after this win, and at 45 years old, it remains to be seen if he sticks to his guns.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Emelianenko’s victory over Johnson at Bellator 269
Simon Samano
All I know is that nobody wants to see Fedor laid out on the canvas, so let’s avoid that outcome. #Bellator269
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) October 23, 2021
Smoogy
Holy shit. That is the best Fedor has looked in years frankly
— smoogy (@smoogymma) October 23, 2021
Brian Campbell
Fedor: Still got it.
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) October 23, 2021
Nolan King
Fedor Emelianenko ices Tim Johnson in Round 1. Knocked him out cold with a punching combination! Holy smokes! #Bellator269
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) October 23, 2021
Tommy Toe Hold
YOU STILL GOT IT! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 YOU STILL GOT IT! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) October 23, 2021
Danny Brener
FEDOR – remains undefeated in Moscow.
— Danny Brener (@DannyBrener) October 23, 2021
Simon Samano
Seriously, what a moment in the career of the great Fedor Emelianenko. Wow. #Bellator269
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) October 23, 2021
Peter Queally
FEDOR IS THE GOAT
— Peter Queally (@peterqueally) October 23, 2021
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Twitter reacts to Fedor Emelianenko’s walk-off KO of Tim Johnson at Bellator 269
