It looks like arguably the greatest Heavyweight mixed-martial-artist of all-time, Fedor Emelianenko, is preparing for a return to the ring.
Emelianenko did an interview with Russian website Union MMA on Tuesday and revealed that he intends to make a comeback to professional fighting.
According to multiple reports, sources from UFC and Bellator are aware of Fedor’s interest in a return, and negotiations are expected to be underway imminently.
“For every athlete, it is very important to be able to engage in their favorite thing: Give all the best in training, performing in competitions, defending the honor of the motherland,” said a translated version of Emelianenko’s comments in Russian to Union MMA.
“I was able to recover and heal old injuries,” he said. “The last three years I have maintained physical form, but this level is not enough to go into battle, therefore recently I started intensive training. We have assembled a team of versatile coaches and athletes who will help me in the training process. There is still work to do to prepare to leave the ring. Negotiations are underway with promotions. Once agreements are reached, there will be information on the date of the fight and rival.”
