AG Fight<\/a> ahead of his return to the cage, Bigfoot promised that he’s motivated to compete again and told fans they can expect the version of Bigfoot from a decade ago. Remember, it was 2011 when Bigfoot stopped Fedor Emelianenko in Strikeforce for the biggest win of his career.<\/p>\n\u201cI am very anxious after a few years away.\u00a0I am motivated, happy to arrive on the 13th of June to return to MMA, against a guy who has six fights, who is very strong.\u00a0It was the career that launched me on the martial art scene, so I have a great love. New opportunities appeared, but as soon as it was MMA, I already thought it was time (to return).\u00a0I had my first fight in 2004. I have a feeling for MMA, so it’s quick to pick up.\u00a0I’m 300% focused to get back,” Bigfoot said.<\/p>\n
\u201c(The problem) was here (in the head).\u00a0From 2014 onwards, my life went downhill, not only in my professional life but also in my personal life. Personal things I did that influenced my professional life.\u00a0At the time I thought I was right, I didn’t see the error and this is a snowball.\u00a0You reap what you sow.\u00a0I made a big change.\u00a0I wish I had this head and this personal life for years.\u00a0Surely now it is a ‘Pez\u00e3o’ from ten years ago that will return. I had to fall several times to see where I went wrong. Falling is important, but the most important thing is to get up and, thank God, I managed.”<\/p>\n
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