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Fedor Emelianenko Comments on Francis Ngannou Fight Rumors

Legendary MMA heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko commented on rumors that he could be fighting Francis Ngannou.The 50-year-old Emelianenko has not fought since a first-round TKO loss to Ryan Bader at Bellator 290 in February 2023. However, that has not stopped the…

By Adam Martin · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:20 PM

Key Things to Know

Fedor Emelianenko has shut down persistent rumors regarding a potential fight against Francis Ngannou.
Emelianenko sharply criticized UFC CEO Dana White, accusing him of repeatedly changing his story about past contract negotiations.
The legendary heavyweight previously chose promotions like Strikeforce and Bellator over the UFC.

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MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko has addressed and shut down rumors linking him to a potential fight against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. Emelianenko also criticized UFC CEO Dana White, arguing that the promoter does not stand by his words and frequently alters narratives concerning their past negotiation attempts.

Reports highlighted Emelianenko's frustration over historical UFC signing discussions, with the former PRIDE heavyweight champion dismissing White's claims as nonsense. The former champion opted to compete in promotions such as Strikeforce and Bellator under Scott Coker rather than signing with the UFC.

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