Report: Fedor to make $2.5 million in return
Today Dave Meltzer is reporting that the legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko is set to make a handsome sum of money for his return fight in Japan.
Last week it was confirmed that Fedor Emelianenko was returning to MMA and competing in a yet to be named event in Japan on New Year’s Eve running from a former co-founder of Pride FC. Today Dave Meltzer is reporting that the legendary heavyweight is set to make a handsome sum of money for the fight:
Japanese news sources have reported the show being held at the Saitama Super Arena, which makes sense. They’ve also reported that Emelianenko will earn $2.5 million guaranteed for the show, which tells you why he didn’t sign the UFC, since it’s guaranteed and most likely he’ll face a lesser opponent than he would in UFC. UFC had been negotiating with him and it did seem they were close. UFC sources said they were under the impression Emelianenko signed a two-fight deal with Sakakibara’s group. It is believed the show is being financed by an oil-rich foreign investor who already has a stake in the MMA business. Whether he’s agreed to invest for one show, or a regular promotion, is unknown.