Tyrone Spong is set to return to MMA after years of not competing in the sport. He makes his return at Eagle FC 44 against Sergei Kharitonov in a highly anticipated heavyweight matchup.

Tyrone Spong is a noted kickboxer and has been competing in boxing. His return to MMA sees him get back to things like grappling and getting his body used to MMA again.

“It’s been years since I’ve had an MMA fight,” Spong told MMA Junkie. “Things have been going well. In the beginning, my body had to adjust (from) a long time of no grappling, wrestling. That was not fun, but I’m a very physical person, so I enjoy it. Right now, everything is locked in, but I feel good.”

The noted kickboxer takes every fight seriously but that doesn't mean he studies his opponents relentlessly like some tend to do. Tyrone Spong is ready for his return to MMA but he hasn't been researching his opponent that much.

“I don’t really study my opponents. I never really have in my career,” he said. “I know the basics, and that’s enough. He’s a big guy, well experienced, fought the who’s-who in MMA. I look at the things he has, I look at the things I have: I’ve got to give him experience, I’ve got to give him size, maybe strength. But I’ve got speed, I’ve got fight IQ, explosiveness. So we’re going to play chess and use my advantage over his and try to secure the ‘W.'”

Tyrone Spong isn't sure what his future in MMA looks like after Eagle FC 44. For now, he's focused on his upcoming bout against Sergei Kharitonov.

“We’re just focused on Friday now,” Spong said. “Friday is most important. I’ve got to come through that and get a ‘W,’ and then we’ll see. I’m not going to lie: I’m still passionate about boxing.”