Fedor: MMA is not brutal, but very interesting

Fedor Emelianenko was asked at a recent press conference in Ukraine, “Doesn’t it disturb you to participate in such a brutal sport?”

“I have answered this question probably five times today and I will answer again,” Fedor said with a laugh. “First, this sport is not brutal, but very interesting. It includes all types of martial arts. Everything that all men do — all that attracts them to martial arts is contained here in mixfight. It can be tough, but not cruel.”

“People who behave badly in the ring make this sport cruel — behave badly and provocatively, do not stop after the fight is officially stopped,” Fedor said. “But actually this sport is so unlimited and opens interesting prospects for fighters’ development. You can evolve unlimited fighting techniques in standing striking and kicking and you can also fight on the ground, hit and be capable of defending yourself. You should be able to do all these things. The sport is not cruel, unless people who are cruel make it so.”