Fedor wins Russian Martial Arts "Oscar"

PRIDE heavyweight champion and universally recognized "baddest man on the planet" Fedor Emelianenko was able to add another award to his countless list of accolades.

During the annual "National Premium Awards" held by the Russian Union of Martial Arts, the 30-year-old won the award for the "Brightest Victory of the Year.”

The award show, which is rated as highly among Russian athletes as the Academy Awards are among actors, selected the "Russian Emperor" because of his resoluteness, professionalism and mental strength.

After Fedor had several clashes with the president of the Russian Sambo Federation over various issues, it must be satisfying for him to eventually receive such an honor from his countrymen.

Fedor Receives Great Honour

Pride Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko is to become the first MMA fighter in Russian history to be granted an audience with a Russian President.

Fedor has been invited to the Kremlin on January 27th to receive an award for his considerable services to sport in Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is himself a highly experienced Martial Artist who holds a 6th Degree Black Belt in Judo and operates a Judo club in St Petersberg.

This is a huge honour for Fedor and true recognition for one of Russia’s most successful sportsman.

Source: www.mmauniverse.com