Filed under: Strikeforce, M-1 Global
In a dramatic about-face, Fedor Emelianenko released a statement Wednesday saying he wants his next fight to come this year against Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
“This is an important match for me and something that I personally want to happen,” Fedor said in a statement released by his promotion, M-1 Global. “There have been conversations about putting this match-up together in the past and now is the time to begin making this bout possible.”