F. Emelianenko had 43 fights as a professional. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook bellatormma
Fedor Emelianenko will measure forces with Ryan bader in the final of the Heavyweight GP in the main fight of Bellator 214, on Saturday (26), in Inglewood (USA). Even though he could win the category belt, the former Pride champion admitted that he is thinking about retiring, even in the event of a victory over the North American.
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At 42 years old, one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history stated that he will rest after the fight and then decide whether to hang up his gloves.
“To tell you the truth, at the age I am now, more and more I am thinking about retiring. But I am willing to rest a little and then decide (about retirement)”, revealed Emelianenko in a conversation with the press in Hollywood (USA).
The Russian retired in 2012 after beating Pedro Rizzo by knockout at M-1 Global. However, Fedor became inactive in 2015 and has already had five fights, with four wins and one loss. In the organization's Heavyweight GP, Emelianenko won by knockout Frank mir e Chael Sonnen and qualified for the final.
Bellator 214 card
Main Card
Fedor Emelianenko x Ryan bader
Henry Corrales x Aaron Pico
Jack Swagger x JW Kiser
Ricky Bandejas x Juan Archuleta
Brandon McMahan x Adel El-Tamini
Preliminary Card
AJ Agazarm x Jesse Roberts
Chris Gonzalez x Henry Mendez
Weber Almeida x Odan Ruiz Chinchilla
Tyler Beneke x Jay Jay Wilson
Sean Johnson x Art Rivas
Jorge Juarez x David Pacheco
Jesse Merrit x Thor Skancke
Osman Diaz x Christopher Reyes
James Barnes vs. Ryan Lilley
Ian Butler x Craig Plaskett
Steve Ramirez x Desmond Torres
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