Fedor Emelianenko told what impression he had about Nurmagomedov

“As a person, I practically do not know him. Met, talked a little. The impression was that this is a cultural and positive fighter, ”said an athlete at an event dedicated to his fight in the finals of the Bellator Grand Prix with American Ryan Bader.

He also spoke about the athletic qualities of Nurmagomedov.

"He is the UFC champion, and this is the level," said Emelianenko.

Bout Emelianenko and Bader will be held January 26 in Los Angeles.

In the semifinals, Emelianenko won the American Cheyle Sonnen by technical knockout, and Ryan Bader defeated compatriot Matt Mitrion by a decision of judges.

Earlier Fedor Emelyanenko admitted that he was praying for his brother Alexander.