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a shift of focus from saving lives to saving the economy. counting the cost on al-jazeera. in russia and him a mixed martial arts is a phenomenon. in the city's hundreds of amateur fighters front up to a battle with few rules. of. deep in the caucasus mountains. train from morning till night hoping to fight their way out of poverty and become champions. i don't see it's a tough path but the payoff being there is no good. for either of the and the biggest winners are the businessmen and politicians

riding the sports popularity to riches and power by a small collection one i want to use to investigate russia's obsession with mixed martial arts. in the north caucasus mountains dagestan is a republican the russian federation this poll rural region is scattered with tiny villages like a machine. one of the few ways out of poverty here is to become a champion in mixed martial arts or m.m.a. . 0000000000000 is more years of this. it's 7 am and for 14 year old had that means it's time to start training.

his own school holidays but there's no time to relax. before he can eat breakfast he works out closely monitored by his mother. the fate of his entire family depends on him. wrapped up to 5 he called he heads off for an 8 kilometer run in the mountains. his father watches him like a hole. it's a bit of the good symbol stayed with the. thank you. for the good news yeah. which. his father is also his coach. solution will give you should be

on yes only. what other publish it on busy. all those years. as we have all of this. when he gets back home he puts on his gloves for another half hour of training. this intense program has made him dagestan's number one under 14 foot to face boxing champion. think we can see him here in the cage wearing the red helmet. he hasn't lost a match yet. i . had to more it shows he's room with his big brother

both boys take part in fighting sports but it's little how jim moret who's impressed his parents the most. she didn't know it won't presume that it was the end of susan that you stunner. what bitterness that is sunda your us through is there a cause of that i missed this is that he's done it as much but it'll. absolutely. beautiful. for now had you more talent isn't bringing any money to the family. to make ends meet his parents bake bread in a garage to sell to neighbors in the village. to the dog was born want to. know there was that on them was she in a sport that i knew some of which are not providing a. reason. her doctor must be to.

sedate him or a lot of work. to do. if. you. had you more it helps as much as he can. after his training he delivers the bridge. but he has big dreams. what do you what's the song other than. a church or 1st purchase such an owner of a store goes off on. more than was. for you it was done more than a cheat a few 1000000 words. he wants to follow in the footsteps of dagestan's biggest i don't. know mamma dog m m a's global

superstar who comes from a small mountain village just like he's nicknamed the eagle he became world champion he earns millions of dollars and is constantly on t.v. and billboards. after winning the title russian president vladimir putin welcomed him it was written don't worry. so if you're interested you know he was also welcomed like a king by runs and cuddyer of presidents of neighboring chechnya posing with a star like a big b.'s good publicity. the fighter earns him a sadie's in return. but. 6 back in dagestan it's time for had to go back to school.

he's heading to the 5 directions of the world school hidden deep in debt that stands mountains. this is where the best fighters in the region train. there are about 250 students aged between 10 and 18 years old. i do a bit of so you know they day's a full on top of classes today it's 4 hours of fighting 6 days a week smear the birds this. will go to the. after the school salute the 1st training session starts before breakfast rufo. fuken will just.

go imo this more this 100 more it may be the smallest but he's the most promising those which really practice for bratwurst shoot for no punches are about. the instructors always call on him to demonstrate moves every other student. after which. this level of commitment is essential if he's to become a professional fighter. that only the. world doesn't. have the full reach the rest of you know almost models of the. afternoon 10 session the students are finally allowed a protein packed breakfast. followed by 3 hours of class history math and russian. with

a lack of sleep and sheer amount of training it's difficult for students to keep up . the nervous shock. had jim moret is having trouble paying attention. but the chance to rest is short lived up. to tide you more at 2nd daily fight training session on today's program stretching stuff the children need to be as flexible as dances. they should also be prepared to take punches. and give them. the school's found his same megumi dog is proud that his tiny school has produced

many world champions have started with fear which it did which is vulnerable to you on this. issue for. the moment so you're still going to spend it your. and education will help protect. against radical. extremists. and.

in neighboring chechnya also plays a powerful role in the im a jiffy strong and. could erode his made m.m.a. his posting a platform critics say he uses it to boost his country's image and deflect attention from alleged human rights abuses. his instagram account shows him as an action man. a powerful president putin if it's whites. and even post trucks with he's bare hands. like demonstrations of strength a vital to his image. in the capital of grozny

a huge arena hosts matches for his from across the world. the . president has the best seat in the house. i want to live through the highlighted tonight's show is a boxing match forged by his 13 year old son the earth 6 6 there's the end of the i were through in the. his opponent barely attempts to fight back on stage he chooses to just protect himself i were in the 6 easy were that his dad is delighted. to hear of

has launched an m.m.a. club with branches all over chechnya he's even developed his own professional league and built a team of champions who fight under his colors. nicknamed chulbul as is the star of kid derives he's a 5 time world champion 100 percent sponsored by the president. no good in. the midst of this. war theater and to. the legal forests of. the region and then it was the 3rd or 5th. child was his face is plastered everywhere alongside the president of the book. of a. policeman. and

the president has given him more than just cause. of moved him into a luxury apartment in grozny is wealthiest area where. we're. at the middle of. we were just called a little grass that visual. after the photo his most treasured i see him is he's a man made champions belt. was the. first to you know wanted to see this is jim was you know enough when i want the boys on this. little more than one of them up for us you know what. the t.v. has m.m.a. channels showing constantly it's a comfortable life with plenty of money but there is one hitch kid dear all of controls everything we're always there for the.

for the course for the more well you know the most. one of the bullets this way. across town we get bread permission to go inside kid. club but only under strict conditions no shots of the outside of the building and no questions which may offend. the boys did you. know i'm not sure that. many suspect this club is also a secret base for the chechen special forces. the head coach welcomes us warning us that i may 2 topics up for discussion sport

and the president. but as we are to see if we those 4 things in this or that of the 2 but the most a lot of love which pretty much slower than we thought it would be much thought this is but it's really a book that has. put a new to you know what would have lost it is probably puts the. in the media they watch it because it in year. amongst the portraits of champions one photo draws our attention. mr. nicknamed patriot. has been accused by several n.g.o.s of assassinations and human rights abuses he runs both the club and the notorious chechen special forces. both your own. suddenly the whole room goes quiet this

murdoch has arrived with a surprise visit to his pupils. more than you know with all the usual good. wasn't even into the words i'm not sure if this goes with doctors which we all. know i'm at the end of the rough and tough look are you against you doing. your middle. finger to do above well that will avoid being willing to well you really. don't think you settle for a bit. of work they're going to go for the right. to look. a. little. it's understandable that he's reluctant to speak with farnaz the u.s. has accused him of killing torture and gross violations of human rights in chechnya

they've frozen his assets and banned him from america. good for millions of fans across russia the politics to important and some. cashing in. greg illini and a 35 year old businessman has made his fortune in m.m.a. i'm a father and i do like martial arts. for business is more interesting for me before fights i do little different try to many different business look at churches. in sports. new york i try to. but. the truth is i think it's because. 9 years ago he launched a street fighting competition that's now held all over russia in parking lots or on

vacant land he brings amateur fighters together free of charge and streams it all on mine. and 1st the word was like a $400.00 maybe we bring scent from in our construction. 2 guys for being green crews it's very cheap or you know one guy he's like blind he cannot see it and i hold. this brings in millions and millions of rubles. talk to parents 1st experience expert. greg has even if it happened live thinking system you can. kill off under those oh i will go. pick. gray can find says to his luxury apartment in st petersburg city center. it's moving pictures here that look it's a beautiful office through high energy because some searching. and

even he's only passion. for a small collection of. weapons while he has good it's a very good quality you know it's like a good to be more than a special line very beautiful this is a lot like if you flip the 7 a little bit symbol to legal. this is god's his popular model to look at number one for protect the right. i have good friends and military could be in bullies and sometimes we go to go to shorting go for special education for all. but he's real pride and joy is hidden in this box is gets for you too. street fights railcar for president 1000000 subscribers and that's what we need one.

maybe 10 minutes script. is like gold but. this is the place we are organized to fight by french us greg refuses to disclose exactly how much he ends just that he's revenue has doubled every year for the past 8 years. his thriving business relies on those who are ready to step into the ring in front of the cameras like 24 year old did he live from where he knew. he lives in his basement apartment in moscow his bedroom lies behind a boiler room. where he keeps his sports equipment some medals and protein powder. and a flat screen t.v. to play m.m.a.

video games. for boys real fights he says he's life has changed since launching his fighting korea soon. but then when you go calls let them believe in. your good work you. will watch. for the north of africa but. did you lose now fought in the ring 12 times and remains undefeated he dreams of joining the pros one day. and today he's getting ready for another fight which he hopes will take him one step closer. meanwhile in a parking lot greg and his team are getting ready for the fight. they set up a ring of sand and cameras for the online audience that regards it barbara what's

it feel sick on top of that. farce it was just because of. the idea is simple anyone is allowed in the ring no medical certificate training required. as long as you're ready to fight just a lot of the show is free for spectators and the fight is paid. anyone any any money here is greg as you look at us for a few minutes to get out of there what about stuff your significant other love says about. such a list. of people if i see a good interesting story are you going to give it back because most interesting people are video views and more because which is interesting story. griz's. final step before jumping into the ring. confirming that should they get into the organization.

is the most anticipated. he's fighting a shift from a japanese restaurant he's one. of these nicknamed the sushi man. sushi man has the upper hand barely gone. to the right oh. good. to mueller fights back. but in his haste performs one of the few band moves in and i. was. so sure there. was a little bit of this here. the fight gets going again and ends in

a ball on the ground. demeanor uses a strangling technique. tsushima and taps out. exhausted but highlighted that millo has both hall and another victim i. know in the music that is what i found out that it was a situation where his grand prize is a backpack provided by the sponsor fresh off the stuff that was either it is yours or do you. think it's another tiny step in his quest for m.m.a. glory. the rich and popularity of his sport is phenomenal not just in russia but around the world and as it flourishes it means more opportunities for the hopefuls who are willing to fight they just have to wait.

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