Fedor Emelianenko intends to compete at the Russian Combat Sambo Championship in 2027, when he will be 50 years old. The heavyweight division at the recent 2026 Russian Championship featured eight competitors, including Mikhail Mokhnatkhin who won gold and Saveliy Soldatenkov who took silver. The post questions Fedor's chances against this current field of competitors, noting that while he appears to be in good physical condition and could potentially reach the finals, there is concern about whether opponents might give him preferential treatment out of respect for his legendary status rather than compete fully. The announcement also mentioned that Anatoly Tokov competed in the under-98kg category, losing by points to Gasan Kharkachaev in the quarterfinals.
