Fedor Emelianenko to make $2.5 million for next fight

Fedor Emelianenko is widely regarded as one of the best heavyweight fighters in mixed martial arts history. So, when he announced he would be returning to the sport after a brief retirement, everyone was excited and hoping he would do so on one of the biggest stages.

Unfortunately, Fedor’s return will come on a New Year’s Eve card in Japan.

Fedor’s opponent has yet to be announced, but it would be fair to assume it will be a no-name opponent or someone who is well beyond their prime.

So why did Fedor return to the sport for an obscure show against an obscure opponent?

Well, the answer is simple: money.

According to Dave Meltzer in his weekly newsletter, Fedor will make a whopping $2.5 million…