- About Alexander and his sensational statement that he is ready to fight you. What were you thinking when you saw the news with his words?
- (pause) Alexander got lost... Lost. I'm sorry to hear about what's happening to Alexander, but, you know... It seems that though the man says: "Believe in God", he lives without God.
- Was his statement a surprise to you?
- Considering his words and actions lately - no.
- Would you be willing to fight Alexander?
- You know, our fight would never have happened. It could never happen in principle and it never will. I think it's silly to elaborate on that.
Emelianenko will fight American Timothy Johnson on October 23 at Bellator 269 tournament in Moscow.