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Fedor Elected President of Russian MMA Union | UFC NEWS

According to several sources, an MMA union has been formed in Russia and you’ll never guess who the president is.

That’s right, The Last Emperor, Fedor Emelianenko, is now the first president after a unanimous vote elected him into office. There were over 100 dignitaries present, representing 52 regions throughout Russia. This new Russian MMA union is apart of the newly formed IAMMA. This comes as a fitting gesture as one of Fedor’s good friends is none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now both men control their respective domains.
This move for Fedor may also validate a story run several days ago, hinting at a possible retirement for Fedor after his upcoming fight with Pedro Rizzo. Now Fedor can step away from the ring, yet still be very much involved with the sport he loves.

Go to MixFight.RU if you speak Russian for the full details

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6 Comments to Fedor Elected President of Russian MMA Union | UFC NEWS

  1. Mike McMack says:

    Cha Ching for Fedor I guess! He needs to do something to make money after he retires.

  2. Mr.Rusk says:

    Bhahahahahahah. Welp, there went any hope of credibility for the IAMMA

  3. Brend0magic says:

    Who else would be the prez? It had to be Fedor.

  4. lolidiots says:

    fedor is still better then your favourite fighter

  5. Turkeykneck fun chav says:

    hes been told he has to be president. if you think fedor has any say in his career then you have another thing coming

  6. Xaninho says:

    That made me think of George Bush senior telling junior to run for president lol.

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