Trainer Michkov said that MMA fighter Fedor Emelianenko treated his back before the fight with Bader
The coach of the Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Fedor Emelianenko, Alexander Michkov, spoke about the health problems of the athlete before the farewell fight with the American Ryan Bader. His words are quoted by TASS.
“All because Fedor was ill. He has had a hernia for more than 20 years, his back jammed in the first week of the second training camp, ”said the coach. He stressed that Emelianenko trained with painkillers and treated his back at the same time, which is why he spent a crumpled second stage of preparation for the fight.
Earlier on February 5, Fedor Emelianenko lost to Bader by knockout in the first round. The fight, which led the Bellator 290 tournament and became a farewell for the Russian, was held in heavyweight, the title of the organization’s champion, which was owned by the American, was at stake. After the defeat, Emelianenko was upset that he could not please the fans and thanked them for their support.
The defeat was the seventh in Emelianenko’s career, he has 40 victories to his credit, another fight with his participation was declared invalid. The Russian owned the titles of champion organizations Pride and RINGS. Bader won 31 victories with seven defeats.
Source: Lenta
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