MMA fighter Alexander Emelianenko resumed his career and signed a contract with the NFL league

MMA fighter Alexander Emelianenko resumed his career and signed a contract with the National Fighting League (NFL). This was reported on December 3 in the press service of the NFL.

"The President of the league Gilani Kalimatov and Alexander Emelianenko signed a contract. The fight will take place at a tournament in Ingushetia on December 21. The name of Emelianenko's opponent will be announced later," - "Sport-Express" quotes the message of the organization.

The last professional fight 43-year-old Emelianenko held in November 2021. On his account - 38 fights MMA, among which 28 wins, nine losses and one draw.

Alexander Emelianenko is a Russian mixed martial arts fighter who also competes in pop MMA and professional boxing. He is a multiple Russian and world champion in combat sambo, and European champion in combat sambo. His brothers, Ivan and Fedor, are also MMA fighters.