EFN 50 results: Fedor Emelianenko wins controversial decision over Fabio Maldonado

The return of Fedor Emelianenko at EFN 50 may not have gone as expected, though in the end, the legendary Russian champion emerged victorious. Emelianenko survived a harrowing first round to battle back and capture a controversial majority decision win over ex-UFC light heavyweight Fabio Maldonado in the main event of EFN 50, which aired live on UFC Fight Pass from St. Petersburg, Russia on Friday.
The night nearly ended early for Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC). Maldonado downed the 39-year-old former