fedor with the possibility of entering UFC 01/06/2010

WAMMA heavyweight champion, Fedor Emelianenko has given the biggest hint yet that he may be ready to join the ranks of the UFC, saying he’s got to finish up his contract with Strikeforce and then he’ll see.

The following is an exert from an interview conducted by Fedor’s official website:

Any plans to come to the UFC?
Fedor: Not in the near future. First, I need to finish my contract with M-1 Global and Strikeforce (2 more fights to go). Then we’ll see.

I’m amazed by how you combine religion and don’t forget about God while being part of this hard sport.
Fedor: There is no need to combine anything in orthodoxy. This is the way of life. I try to live according to the Commandments, go to church and pray. If you are religious there is no other way than to do that. There is no such question: to combine or not to combine. You always feel what you need to do and what not in order to retain God in your heart. As for the so-called Warrior Path, I represent my country; defend its honor on the international stage just like others do. There is no controversy with the religion. I got blessing from Patriarch Kirill.

Did you fight a lot on the streets or to protect the ones you love?
Fedor: Thanks God, not. The last time I fought on the streets was way before the times of my military duty. There are not many altercations when I’m around.

Have you ever fought or beat up your brother?
Fedor: No, never. I’m older than him. Before army he was a small kid but upon my return he was 15-16 years old, so we already had a lot to talk about and consequently train together.

Fedor will next see action inside the Strikeforce cage when he takes on former UFC heavyweight contender, Fabricio Werdum at the end of June in San Jose, California. The fight will leave him with one fight left on his current deal with the promotion, something that’s bound to interest a few people over at Zuffa headquarters.