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Fabio Maldonado wins appeal in controversial loss to Fedor Emelianenko, but Russian MMA Union won't overturn result

Here's something you probably didn't see coming.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight slugger Fabio Maldonado actually won his appeal with World MMA Association (WMMAA) following a controversial loss to Fedor Emelianenko at Eurasia Fight Nights (EFN) 50 last month in St. Petersburg, Russia.

So, does that mean the result was changed to a draw?

Depends on who you ask.

"The WMMAA can express their views, but do not have the right to influence the judge's decision on the Russian professional promotion," Russian MMA Union Vice President Radmir Gabdullin said (via Bloody Elbow).