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Putin thanks Fedor for MMA popularity in Russia
Following Fedor Emelianenko’s 84-second demolition of Pedro Rizzo, none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin stepped into the St. Petersburg…
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Chris Palmquist
Following Fedor Emelianenko’s 84-second demolition of Pedro Rizzo, none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin stepped into the St. Petersburg ring and personally bestowed praise upon The Last Emperor for his contribution to and promotion of MMA in Russia.
I want to congratulate Fedor and thank him from all of us, martial arts fans. It is because of him this sport became so popular in our country, the Russian premier said.
The once-baddest man on the planet cited the need to spend time with his family and no enticing offers as the reasons he’s decided to hang ‘em up.
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