Fedor talks about the preparation for the upcoming fight at M-1 Yarennoka!, Semmy Schilt and Randy Couture situation.
1) The choice to fight Hong Man Choi is that a message for the future or just a fight especially for the Asian MMA fans?
Fedor: I'm glad to fight in Japan, glad to fight against a strong and worthy of respect opponent. And I will fight for my fans to make them happy.
2) An old opponent of yours, Sem Schilt announced in a Dutch newspaper that he might stop with K-1. His goal is to go back in MMA and of course you already know - he wants to fight Fedor. Your first fight in Pride was in 2002 against Sem Schilt. Now that he is a 3 times K 1 champion , what do you think about fighting him again?
Fedor: If he want to fight with me, we will fight.
3) How is Roman Zentsov doing? He lost his last fight against a wrestler from the U.S...
Fedor: I'm preparing for the fight in Stary Oskol, Roman is in Saint-Petersburg. I have not seen him after his last fight.
4) Your name is getting more famous in the whole world. Are you already a celebrity in Russia?
Fedor: Yes, I become more and more famous in Russia, a lot of people come to me on the streets to get autograph.
5) Can you tell us a little about your preparation for Yarennoka!?
Fedor: All as usually. Last preparing to fight. The basic work has been done. Now I'm training once a day. I'm working on my speed and endurance.
6) When can we expect your students to participate in big events?
Fedor: They are really ready to fight in big tournaments. If they are invited they will fight.
7) Dana White told in an interview that the Randy vs Fedor fight is still one of the opportunities for the future. o you really like to fight him?
Fedor: Yes, of course.
8) Couture school against Red Devil. Or Randy’s student fights yours, would you take the challenge?
Fedor: I have no students, of course I help fighters but I'm not a coach. I think we can try if from our side is presented with the best fighters, not only young but also experienced.
9) Your have a very big name in Holland. Great fighters like Ernesto Hoost and Peter Aerts are willing to train with you. hen do go to Holland again to train your stand up skills?
Fedor: I'm planing to visit Holland next year.
