Emelianenko: I think MMA will be an Olympic sport

Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who holds the post of the president in the Union of Russia's MMA, said that his work does not interfere with the professional career of the fighter.

"My position does not interfere with their sports careers. In my spare time I try to attend all the important events of the MMA Union. Is it likely that mixed martial arts will become an Olympic sport? I think yes. This sport is very popular. The Ministry of Sport has extended our accreditation, there have been no special comments on our work, but the points that should be noted are indicated. This is the development of children's MMA, - the rules have already been approved by the Ministry of Sport. This is the entry into the system of the Youth Sports School, entry into the Russian army, into the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. There is still a lot of work," said Emelianenko.

In his last fight Emelianenko stopped the American Frank Mir in the first round and went to the heavyweights semifinals of Grand Prix Bellator.