Fedor: I’m done fighting
Fedor Emelianenko: “God gave me a rich and eventful career. I gave God everything. I’m done fighting. Only God’s will (can bring me back).”
Former Pride heavyweight champion FedorEmelianenko was recently interviewed by Michael Schiavello for The Voice Versus Fedor, and the inevitable question of whether or not he would return to fighting came up. The answer unfortunately was not the one that hardcore fans of the sport likely wanted to hear:
Emelianenko parted ways with Strikeforce following the Henderson loss and returned to Russia. He put together a three-fight winning streak before announcing his retirement following a first-round knockout of Pedro Rizzo in M-1.
The fact Emelianenko went out on a high has always left questions regarding a potential return. While MMA retirements often are short-lived, Emelianenko is content with his achievements and post-fighting life.
I already fought my share, Emelianenko said. God gave me a rich and eventful career. I gave God everything. I’m done fighting. Only God’s will (can bring me back).