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Fedor Emelianenko Says His Career and Faith Are ‘One and the Same’
June 20, 2017 | Posted by
Fedor Emelianenko spoke with MMAjunkie ahead of his fight with Matt Mitrione at Bellator NYC. The highlights are below:
On his priorities in life: “My faith comes first. Everything else is secondary. I don’t separate fighting and the faith. They are one in the same.”
On his career: “I think I’ve had a great career, and this fight is something I look forward to. When I fight, I represent my country and my people, and in a small way, I am a window into the Russian culture.”
