Werdum's Elbow Needs Surgery. Can we get Fedor vs. Overeem in the Meantime? Probably Not

MMA Mania brings us this translation regarding Mr. "Wait did he just submit Fedor?"

"Everything has changed for better for me. That was very important. I've gotten over 30 phone calls a day in my gym after the win, more students have come, the seminar value went up. It's like at any other profession, a singer, soccer player, as you develop and get the spotlight the value changes. After the seminars I will undergo a surgery on my elbow that I have put off for some time. We're in July and I only want to come back 100-percent recovered. I think it's hard to make it back this year due the physical therapy, conditioning and all else. Then I might just get back next year."

So, no Werdum means that M-1 and Co. will succumb to Strikeforce's desires and sign on to fight Overeem, right?

Haha, haha, *wipes tears of laughter away*

Oh Zak, ever the optimist. Here's Evgeni Kogan talking to Bloody Elbow:

Kogan: (Werdum's) gotta do what he's gotta do. The re-match will be there, pre elbow surgery or post. That's what the fans want and that's what they will eventually get.

Bloody Elbow: So no Overeem bout while we wait for Werdum?

Kogan: We have yet to talk to our partners. So news on that in a little while.

BE: When you say "our partners" does that mean Strikeforce?

Kogan: Strikeforce and Showtime.We are working with them both. Scott Coker, Ken Hershman and Jock McLean.