Russian heavyweights Alexander Emelianenko And Alexei Oleinik shook hands after a series of statements about each other in the press.
The conflict between Emelianenko and Oleinik began in 2013, when Alexei replaced his brother Fyodor Emelianenko in the battle against Mirko Filipovic . Emelianenko said Oleinik has no chance in this fight. Subsequently, during Oleinik’s performances in the UFC, Emelianenko told stories related to the heavyweight’s personal life and early life.
Oleinik called Emelianenko a drunk and said he did not consider Alexander an active athlete.
The fighters will fight at the tournament on May 26 in Moscow, earlier in an interview with , Oleinik said he was ready to shake hands with Emelianenko, and Emelianenko said Oleinik apologized after being “rude in an interview”.
Oleinik is 45 years old and has 60 wins, 17 losses and 1 draw (9-8 in the UFC). Emelianenko is 41 years old, his record in MMA is 28 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw. Rapper Yevgeny Ershov will become his rival.
Source : MatchTV
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