ONE Championship Announces Partnership with Russian MMA Federation
BREAKING: ONE Championship has signed a partnership agreement with the Union of MMA of Russia (UMMAR).
The partnership will see ONE Championship work with UMMAR to develop and promote MMA in Russia, and to provide a platform for Russian fighters to compete on the global stage.
ONE Championship is one of the largest MMA organizations in the world, with events held across Asia. The promotion has a roster of some of the world's top fighters, including former UFC champions Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez.
UMMAR is the governing body for MMA in Russia. The organization is responsible for regulating the sport in the country, and for selecting and training the Russian national MMA team.
The partnership between ONE Championship and UMMAR is a significant development for MMA in Russia. It will give Russian fighters the opportunity to compete on a global stage, and will help to develop the sport in the country.
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong said, "We are very excited to partner with UMMAR. Russia is a hotbed for MMA, and there are many talented fighters in the country. We believe that this partnership will help us to develop and promote MMA in Russia, and to provide a platform for Russian fighters to compete on the global stage."
UMMAR President Fedor Emelianenko said, "We are very pleased to partner with ONE Championship. ONE Championship is a world-class organization, and we believe that this partnership will help us to develop and promote MMA in Russia. We look forward to working with ONE Championship to provide a platform for Russian fighters to compete on the global stage."