Fedor Emelianenko—one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history—is not impressed with the current treatment of Russian athletes on the global stage.
The former PRIDE heavyweight champion and current Bellator competitor spoke out against the sanctions placed on Russia and its athletes across various international sports leagues. This includes the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), which suspended both the Russian and Belarusian federations for the foreseeable future.
“We hope that the sanctions will not last forever and that the European and World Championships will be of full value,” said Emelianenko. “But we are developing a plan B to meet and communicate with friendly countries.