The return of the Last Emperor in the ring, the attitude of the public was different. Many believed that we should not grandfather to return to the world of “big fight”. After the fight with the Indian Singh, Emel opposition has only increased. But the fight in St. Petersburg, with Brazilian Fabio Maldonado — finally put everything all in its place. And the place is for Emelianenko — not cage fighting, and a sinecure in the Ministry of sports or the coaching of the mixed martial arts fighters.
As you know, a fight between Emelianenko and Maldonado ended the first victory for the separation of judge’s decision (28:28, 29:28, 29:28). Although eyewitnesses of the battle, remember that the fight could be ended after the first round technical victory for the Brazilian. And in the second and third rounds Maldonado did not look weaker. According to him and his managers he deserved at least a draw. About this Maldonado directly stated and at the post-match press conference.
Further more. Today the Manager of the Brazilian fighter Fabio Maldonado, Stefano Sartori has appealed to the International Association of the mixed single combats (WMMAA) on the outcome of the battle with the Russian Fedor Emelianenko. And WMMAA) intends to consider the protest of the Manager of the Brazilian fighter.
We can consider this as another impact on Russia’s image. But the interesting thing is that if WMMAA will satisfy the appeal of the Brazilians, it will really hurt the image of Russia and personally Fedor Emelianenko.
Until now, the reputation of the Last Emperor was at the height. If he lost, then lost. But until now no one could blame the fact that his victory was pressively.
In the recent past star UFC fighter chael Sonnen stated that the battle ended with the victory of Fedor controversial decision, was purchased. He even said more specifically that “Everything was purchased. It always happens when going to Russia. Maldonado probably the only person who thought that there will be treated with fairness.”
So what will decide WMMAA?
But in any case, it turns out that Emelianenko was framed itself and Russia.
Do you agree with this?
