Fedor Emelianenko: 'We want Overeem'
From an M-1 Global press release:
Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko has made it clear that he would like to fight the current Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair “Demolition Man” Overeem as his next opponent later this year.
“This is an important match for me and something that I personally want to happen,” Fedor said through his management team, M1-Global. “There have been conversations about putting this matchup together in the past and now is the time to begin making this bout possible.”
Conversations have been taking place behind closed doors between M-1 Global and Strikeforce for some time. Injuries, timing and differences of opinion have been roadblocks to putting Overeem and Emelianenko together. “M-1 Global wants to make this fight happen,” says M-1’s Director of Operations, Evgeni Kogan. “As a global mixed martial arts company committed to driving the evolution of the sport and showcasing matchups that the fans deserve to see, we want to make this bout a reality in 2010.”
The roadblocks that once previously were preventing one of the most highly anticipated bouts this year seem to be disappearing.
Who are you picking, Emelianenko or Overeem?
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Comments
I put my money on Emelianenko. The best mma fighter in the world has more learning potential. Just like a beginner Fedor is now starting to learn from his mistakes and if he does he never loses a game anymore!
Posted by: Frank | August 25, 2010 4:57 PM
let the fight happen - that is great pick of great fighters :)
Posted by: Fedor Emelianenko | August 26, 2010 2:47 AM
Fedor will submit overeem via arm bar in the second round
Posted by: jiggy | August 26, 2010 5:07 AM
This is what he needs, and I want to see him demolish poor old Alistair. He has taken down bigger guys before and beat more skilled fighters. And this time he won't be making the same mistake as last; and certainly train better! Fedor with a vengeance. Gonna be a kill!
Posted by: Stig Breivik | August 26, 2010 7:31 AM