Fedor Emelianenko: I will fight Dan Henderson in the USA on July 30

Russian mixed martial arts fighter Fedor Emelianenko has confirmed officially that his next oppponent will be Dan Henderson, current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion. Fedor declared this at today’s press conference in Yekaterinburg, answering the question on his further career.

«Yes, of course, you still will see me in the cage. My next fight will take place on July 30 in the USA. Dan Henderson from the United States will be my opponent,» stated Emelianenko according to Nakanune.ru.

It should be reminded that Fedor’s last bout was in February this year, which he lost by a technical KO to Antonio Silva from Brazil, thus being eliminated from the Strikeforce Grand Prix 2011.