Filed under: Bellator , Featured , News Fedor Emelianenko is coming back to the North American MMA scene, thanks to a multi-fight deal with Bellator , which means retired UFC and WEC fighter Danny Downes and MMAjunkie columnist Ben Fowlkes just have to discuss it in this week’s Trading Shots. * * * * Downes: Ring the alarm Ben because “The Last Emperor” is back! On Saturday night it was announced that Emelianenko (36-4 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) is coming back stateside to fight Matt Mitrione (11-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) at Bellator 172 in February. The place for his illustrious return?
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