Fedor confirms negotiations with UFC, wants rematch with Werdum

Photo by Esther Lin

Fedor confirms negotiations with UFC, wants rematch with Werdum

Fedor confirms negotiations with UFC, wants rematch with Werdum

Photo by Esther Lin
Photo by Esther Lin

[dropcap style=”font-size: 60px; color: #000000;”] F [/dropcap] edor Emelianenko revealed during a Q&A session at a youth forum in the North Caucasus that the negotiations were underway with the UFC and several other promotions.

As translated by BloodyElbow.com
[quote]”This is being negotiated, in particular with the UFC, as well as some other promotions. I think it will soon be finally determined. As for the opponent, I would say that desire must comply opportunities. I would like to face the strongest fighters in the world, UFC champion Fabricio Werdum. Given that over three years I did not fight, during the first fight I would like to get involved, check for myself. So now I’ll regain my shape after returning from Mashuk [youth forum] and will then begin a scheduled training camp.”[/quote]

The former Pride heavyweight champion also talked about why he is making a return to MMA after a more than three year layoff.
[quote]”The desire to fight in my blood,” Fedor responded when asked about his return. “I’m in the sport for 11 years – my whole life is training and competition. Over the years, there has been a thirst not only to participate in battles, but also to transfer their knowledge and skills. After consulting with trainers, with the support of the family, I decided to return.[/quote]

[quote]”I must admit that I still had a long talk with my wife to get her support. But I found the words and persuaded Xenia. It generally supports me in every endeavor. And my mother … my mother is very worried. Immediately I call, she learned. But in the end, too, I took my decision.”[/quote]

Emelianenko’s last fight, a KO win over Pedro Rizzo took place June 21, 2012 in the Russian mixed martial arts promotion, M-1 Global .

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