101 East investigates the forces at play in the brutal world of mixed martial arts in Russia and the former USSR.
On a Sunday morning in suburban Moscow, a crowd is gathering around a ring.
Fans have come to watch fighters punch, kick and knee their opponents in the brutal sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).
Across Russia and the former USSR, millions share a passion for this extreme sport, with superstar fighters earning a fortune and inspiring a new generation. But critics say political leaders are using the sport to promote their own interests.
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