As mass protests continue to take place in Belarus for a fourth consecutive week, a previously detained MMA fighter has been placed under house arrest.
Heavyweight fighter Alexei Kudin, best known for competing for M-1 Global, was released from custody last week but is forced to remain in his home pending further investigation into his alleged participation in mass protests. He has since commented on the situation in his first public statement since his arrest.
“Friends, I’m fine, as you know, I’m already at home. I can only say one thing! I am a citizen of my country, I represent it in the international sports arena and I sincerely hope that everything that is happening in Belarus will end soon.