Iconic Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (31-3, 1NC) will head to Holland as part of his preparations for his next fight. Just a few days ago, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker confirmed that “The Last Emporer” would make his next cage appearance in July against an unnamed opponent.
Speaking to the media at the film debut of “The Salamander Key” (formerly The Fifth Execution) in Moscow, Fedor plays one of several hired guns to track down a group of missing international scientists who disappear on a remote island in South-Eastern Asia. The Russian spoke about his preparations for his next fight.
Fedor has traditionally trained for his matches in his home town of Stariy Oskol but appears ready to make a change in his fight preparations after losing two straight fights. He was soundly defeated in the second round last November by opponent Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and was submitted by Fabricio Werdum last summer.
“This Sunday I’ll fly out to Holland to have a two-week training camp. Then, I’ll return back home to Stariy Oskol to continue my preparations. I’m going to fight this summer. I still don’t know who will be my opponent, but it’s something currently in works. I didn’t train abroad since 2005. We have a really good relationship with Muay Thai coaches in Holland, so I’m really looking forward to this training camp.”
Props to Lowkick.com for the update who also have the video interview with Fedor posted on their site, so if you understand Russian check it out.