Fedor Emelianenko Now Says He Wants Alistair Overeem

by Michael David SmithIn 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." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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