If you’re someone who doesn’t give a damn about whether or not a dude should in fact fight for a championship, you know, after they just lost, you’ve probably been hankering for Fedor Emelianenko to throw down with Strikeforce champ Alistair Overeem next. Hell, we all know it would make for an outstanding, edge of your seat fight, so who gives a sh-t if Fedor just lost to Fabricio Werdum right ? (Which originally was supposed to determine who would face the champ Overeem next) Or no?
Well, after having his desire for an immediate rematch with Werdum punted, due to the fact the Brazilian recently had elbow surgery, Fedor is now apparently looking to fight Overeem. After reports surfaced recently stating that “The Last Emperor” might fight Antonio Silva next, M-1 Global (Fedor’s management) sent out a press release today titled “We Want Overeem.” If that wasn’t clear enough for you, Fedor was also quoted saying:
“This is an important match for me and something that I personally want to happen,” says Fedor. “There have been conversations about putting this match-up together in the past and now is the time to begin making this bout possible.”
The release also said that “roadblocks”, which were previously preventing Overeem vs. Fedor, “seem to be disappearing.” New deal in the works? Anyways, this all jives with a post on the MixFight.ru site earlier today, which according to the translation by MMA Bay, also quoted Fedor saying he wants to fight Overeem next.