Emelianenko’s return targeted for July, Coker says contract is with Strikeforce

Fedor Emelianenko is expected to fight an as-yet-unnamed opponent at a Strikeforce event planned for July.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com on Wednesday.

The event also will bear the co-promotional stamp of Strikefor…

Fedor Emelianenko is expected to fight an as-yet-unnamed opponent at a Strikeforce event planned for July.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com on Wednesday.

The event also will bear the co-promotional stamp of Strikeforce partner M-1 Global, though Coker has yet to talk with company officials following the sale of his California-based promotion to the UFC.