April 08, 2010

Alex Emelyanenko, the three times World and European Champion in Combat Sambo and one of the most perspective fighters in MMA is going to enter the ring to fight for PROFC heavyweight champion belt on the 23d of April in Moscow (Sports Center CSKA)

This bout is going to be really impressive and intriguing event in this sport season. Alex`s fans are been craving for his fights for a long time. And this moment will come! Eddie Bengston (4-1-0) is going to be Alex`s contender. Eddie has come from Greco-Roman Style. Alex`s Emelyanenko performance in Moscow is supported by CC “Metrobank”.

 

The upcoming fight is very important for Alex`s career. It will be the first time for Alex to fight in Moscow - in very heart of his homeland. “It is important for me to show a great fight that fans will remember for a long time and what is more importantly is to win ipso facto to prove that Russian sportsmen are many of the strongest in the world” (Alex Emelyanenko).

 

Alex has a passing knowledge of his opponent`s career but highly appreciates his fighting qualities. “A man who devoted his life to such hard kind of sport, at the minimum, he does deserve a respect.”(Alex Emelyanenko). It will be interesting for me fighting him and I think he is worthy contender”(Alex Emelyanenko).

 

In addition with that Alex`s Emelyanenko team (AE Team) which has came incredible through the all qualifying rounds and has reached the final round in Union Nations Cup will also take fight in this event against Peresvet team from Rostov-on the-Don.