Fedor could still join the UFC

M-1 Global president Vadim Finklestein believes the Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko could still join the UFC.

There have been plenty of bad feelings between M-1 and the UFC, but Finklestein is confident a deal could still be reached.

He told Russian magazine ProSport: “I think yes. But not on the same terms they offered us before. We will not let ourselves to get owned. Fedor became very popular [already] outside the Octagon.

“So, long story short: 1. We would like to receive guaranteed payments. I know that if we agree for percents, they will cheat us. 2. Maybe not a co-promotion (like we offered before), but at least co-branding. 3. They also will have to permit Fedor participating in Sambo competitions, and during our last negotiations UFC were ready for that term.”