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Podria ser en Abril en principio, y se habla como principal rival para Fedor ni mas ni menos que el campeon del K-1 World Grand Prix Semmy Schilt, al que ya se enfrento en Pride fc.
En fin que de momento, no hay nada hecho, pero esta bien que vayan USA, y no se estanquen en Japon y Rusia.
Adjunto entrevista realizada a Fedor en Los Angeles:
[quote]Jaime Martinez: Are there any plans to fight in the U.S.? If so, with whom are you talking and when would that be scheduled?
Fedor Emelianenko: We are planning on having two or three fights this year. The first is scheduled for April 11th, and I
While M-1 Global's U.S. debut has been very slow to get off the ground, preparations for another joint project -- this one in Holland -- are already running at full speed.
Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) and his manager, Vadim Finkelstein, were in Los Angeles over the weekend along with M-1 Global Vice President Apy Echteld. Officially the trio made the trip to California because Emelianenko is spearheading a large-scale advertising campaign for Affliction, a popular clothing company.
Finkelstein, however, made no secret of the fact that they were also planning to meet UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture (Pictures). On the agenda was Couture's health -- the 44 year old recently reinjured the arm he had broken in his last title defense against Gabriel Gonzaga (Pictures) -- as well as the lawsuit between the fighter and Zuffa.
Obviously M-1 Global is working hard even in the early stages to make the multi-million dollar Couture-Emelianenko fight happen.
In the short-term, M-1 Global pushed back its U.S. debut from February to April. The promotion had the chance to book the United Center in Chicago for Feb. 16 but opted against it as fighter negotiations had not progressed accordingly. April 11 now appears to be the targeted date for either the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., or the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J.
Regardless of venue and date, Emelianenko is headlining the event. As for his opponent, Dutchman Semmy Schilt (Pictures) seems to have overtaken Pedro Rizzo (Pictures) and Jeff Monson (Pictures) in favor with Finkelstein and company. The three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion made a successful comeback to MMA on Jan. 12 and will be in Moscow the second weekend in February to negotiate the details.
Despite his impressive merits, Schilt is virtually unknown stateside. In fact, an Emelianenko-Schilt fight could be pushed back for a show in Holland, where it would be a huge draw. Consequently, IFL star Ben Rothwell (Pictures), winner of 13 straight, is also in the raffle for a crack at the Russian.
Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) and his manager, Vadim Finkelstein, were in Los Angeles over the weekend along with M-1 Global Vice President Apy Echteld. Officially the trio made the trip to California because Emelianenko is spearheading a large-scale advertising campaign for Affliction, a popular clothing company.
Finkelstein, however, made no secret of the fact that they were also planning to meet UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture (Pictures). On the agenda was Couture's health -- the 44 year old recently reinjured the arm he had broken in his last title defense against Gabriel Gonzaga (Pictures) -- as well as the lawsuit between the fighter and Zuffa.
Obviously M-1 Global is working hard even in the early stages to make the multi-million dollar Couture-Emelianenko fight happen.
In the short-term, M-1 Global pushed back its U.S. debut from February to April. The promotion had the chance to book the United Center in Chicago for Feb. 16 but opted against it as fighter negotiations had not progressed accordingly. April 11 now appears to be the targeted date for either the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., or the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J.
Regardless of venue and date, Emelianenko is headlining the event. As for his opponent, Dutchman Semmy Schilt (Pictures) seems to have overtaken Pedro Rizzo (Pictures) and Jeff Monson (Pictures) in favor with Finkelstein and company. The three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion made a successful comeback to MMA on Jan. 12 and will be in Moscow the second weekend in February to negotiate the details.
Despite his impressive merits, Schilt is virtually unknown stateside. In fact, an Emelianenko-Schilt fight could be pushed back for a show in Holland, where it would be a huge draw. Consequently, IFL star Ben Rothwell (Pictures), winner of 13 straight, is also in the raffle for a crack at the Russian.
En fin que de momento, no hay nada hecho, pero esta bien que vayan USA, y no se estanquen en Japon y Rusia.
Adjunto entrevista realizada a Fedor en Los Angeles:
[quote]Jaime Martinez: Are there any plans to fight in the U.S.? If so, with whom are you talking and when would that be scheduled?
Fedor Emelianenko: We are planning on having two or three fights this year. The first is scheduled for April 11th, and I
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