This duel was the first for the Russian after the resumption of his career. Fedor Yemelyanenko on Wednesday announced the opening of a martial arts school of his name, where he plans to conduct basic training for his fights.
"Of course, I'm interested in [training with Fedor], helping him, working with him. He is a good, experienced fighter with a lot of motivation. In terms of fighting he has a head that the House of Soviets," the athlete said.
Emelianenko added that he was following his brother's advices. "Of course, I follow his career, after all, he’s my brother, my blood. Of course, I was upset [when Fedor lost to Matt Mitrione.] I think not only I was worried, but all of Russia was worried about him," the fighter said.