Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko | |
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MMA) | |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 48 |
Wins | 40 |
By knockout | 16 |
By submission | 15 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Occupation | Council of Physical Fitness & Sports (2012–present) Russian MMA Union (president; 2012–present) Belgorod Regional Duma (deputy; 2010–present) M-1 Global (co-owner; 2007–present) Russian Ground Forces (tank division; 1995–1997) |
University | Belgorod State University (department of physical education; g. 2008) |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Notable relatives | Alexander Emelianenko (brother) |
Notable students | Vadim Nemkov Viktor Nemkov Valentin Moldavsky Maxim Grishin |
Notable club(s) | Champions for Peace (2011–present)[7] |
Website | fedoremelianenko.tv |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Medal record | ||
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Representing Russia | ||
Men's Combat Sambo
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World Championships | ||
2008 St. Petersburg | +100 kg | |
2007 Prague | +100 kg | |
2005 Prague | +100 kg | |
2002 Panama City | +100 kg | |
World Combat Sambo Federation | ||
2002 Thessaloniki | +100 kg | |
European Championships | ||
1999 Istanbul | +100 kg | |
Russian Championships | ||
2012 Moscow | +100 kg | |
2009 Kstovo | +100 kg | |
2008 St. Petersburg | +100 kg | |
2007 Ulan-Ude | +100 kg | |
2005 Kstovo | +100 kg | |
2002 Moscow | +100 kg | |
2000 Orenburg | +100 kg | |
1998 Kaliningrad | +100 kg | |
Men's Judo | ||
Russian Championships | ||
1999 Kstovo | Open | |
1998 Kstovo | -100 kg |
Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko
Emelianenko began his MMA career on May 21, 2000, compiling four straight victories before a controversial loss in December 2000. Emelianenko was unbeaten in his next 28 fights up until June 2010, including wins over four former UFC champions, one PRIDE champion, one former and two future K-1 champions, and two Olympic medalists. He originally retired in June 2012 before making his return in December 2015. Emelianenko retired for the second and final time on February 4, 2023, with a record of 41 wins, 7 losses, and 1 no contest.
Emelianenko began his political career in 2010, being elected as a deputy of the Belgorod Regional Duma.[21] He subsequently became president of the Russian MMA Union (later honorary president and chairman of the supervisory board), and a staff member of Russia's Council of Physical Fitness & Sports.[22][23][24][25]
Early life
Emelianenko was born in 1976 in the city of
At age 11, Emelianenko began to practice sambo and judo under the tutelage of Vasily Ivanovich Gavrilov.[28] A year later, he was admitted to sport classes taught by Vladimir Voronov, a coach who worked with him. According to Voronov, Emelianenko did not stand out from his peers initially but would achieve future success thanks to his own perseverance and hard work for many years.[29] Voronov died in August 2020 due to complications caused by coronavirus.[30]
Emelianenko finished high school in 1991 and graduated with honors from a professional trade school as an electrician in 1994. From 1995–97, he served in the Russian Army as a military firefighter and then as a member of the tank division near Nizhny Novgorod.[31] His parents divorced during this time.[32]
In 1997, Emelianenko received the certification of "Master of Sport" in judo and sambo. He also became part of the Russian national team.[33][34] Emelianenko's partial record in judo was 12 wins and 7 losses in 1999-2000.[35]
In 2000, due to a lack of money, Emelianenko left the Russian national team and began to compete professionally in mixed martial arts.[33][34]
Mixed martial arts career
Club affiliation
Emelianenko began his mixed martial arts as a member of Russian Top Team (RTT),
RINGS
Emelianenko suffered his first loss in a controversial bout against
After defeating Renato Sobral in an elimination bout, Emelianenko fought for the World Heavyweight Class Championship against Bobby Hoffman the same night. However, Hoffman refused to fight Emelianenko, asserting he had sustained an injury to his shoulder during his previous match, and forfeited. Emelianenko was awarded the win by default and he was given the RINGS Heavyweight Class Championship.[43][44]
PRIDE Fighting Championships
Entering the
PRIDE Heavyweight Championship
Emelianenko was then signed to fight heavily favored
Three months later Emelianenko embarked on his title defense. His first match was against former IWGP Heavyweight champion, amateur and professional wrestler Kazuyuki Fujita. A heavy favorite, Emelianenko was expected to make quick work of Fujita, but was caught by a right hook that stunned him. Badly hurt, he worked his way to a clinch, but was taken down. With Fujita unable to amount a significant attack, Emelianenko was able to recover. He worked his way up and knocked Fujita down with body kick and a punching combo. He then submitted Fujita at 4:17 in the first round with a rear naked choke.[3][48] Emelianenko reminisced about it in February 2009, "Fujita is the only one who ever hit me right, and he hit hard!".[49]
Next came a one-sided bout against heavy underdog
His next fight against
PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix
A notable match with Coleman's protégé
On 15 August 2004, Emelianenko faced six-time All-Japan Judo Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist
Title defense against Mirko Cro Cop
The match between Emelianenko and Cro Cop finally took place at
Later PRIDE years
Although originally endangered due to Emelianenko's recurring hand injury, a plate inserted in his hand enabled a rematch with Coleman in Pride's American debut show, Pride 32.[64][65] In a fight where Coleman was unable to mount any significant offense, Emelianenko pounded him in the first round with punches, before securing an armbar at 1:15 in the second round.[66]
Emelianenko's last defense of his Pride Heavyweight title was against 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix champion Mark Hunt at Shockwave 2006. Josh Barnett was originally slated to fight Emelianenko for the Heavyweight title, but turned down the fight, asserting that he was unprepared. With Cro Cop's departure to the UFC organization in late 2006, Hunt became number-one contender. Sporting a broken toe during the contest, Emelianenko nevertheless secured an armbar in the second minute of the first round, but Hunt was able to escape and counter by stepping over Emelianenko, ending in side control.[67] At five minutes into the first round, Hunt made two attempts at an americana on Emelianenko's left arm but failed to complete them.[68] Emelianenko got back to his feet and after struggling to take the fight to the ground, he submitted Hunt with a kimura at 8:16 in the first round.[69]
BodogFight
With a special clause in his Pride contract that allowed him to fight under the banner of any MMA organization as long as the event was held on Russian soil,[citation needed] Emelianenko accepted a match in BodogFight against Matt Lindland. The fight was held on 14 April 2007 at the "Clash of the Nations" event in St. Petersburg, Russia. Lindland moved up two weight classes (from middleweight to heavyweight) for the match and came in weighing 212.5 lb (96.5 kg) to Emelianenko's 230 lb (104.5 kg).[70]
Early in the fight, Lindland opened a cut above Emelianenko's left eye and clinched with him, pushing him into the corner and working for a takedown. At this point, the referee warned Emelianenko against grabbing the ropes and Emelianenko corrected himself. After a few seconds in the clinch, Lindland attempted a bodylock takedown. When Lindland lifted Emelianenko from his feet, Emelianenko reversed the takedown, landing in Lindland's half guard. The fight then remained on the ground where Emelianenko won by submission via armbar at 2:58 of the first round.[71]
M-1 Global
After the purchase of Pride Fighting Championships by
2007: Yarennoka!
President and CEO of M-1 Global Monte Cox confirmed Emelianenko would face South Korean kickboxer
Negotiations with DREAM
On 13 February 2008, Emelianenko attended a press conference held by Dream, a newly formed Japanese mixed martial arts promoter. Vadim Finkelchtein confirmed that the organization had a tightly knit alliance with M-1 Global and that Emelianenko would be fighting on the new organization's fight cards.[82] M-1 Global CEO Vadim Finkelchtein recently revealed plans to organize a fight for Fedor in co-operation with Dream, possibly on New Year's Eve in Japan.[83]
2008–2009: Affliction
On 19 July 2008, at
Emelianenko defeated Sylvia in 36 seconds. He dropped him with a quick punch combination, took his back and then finished the fight via
Dana White, who had previously criticized the fighter, asserted that he was impressed with Emelianenko's performance against ex-UFC champion Sylvia. When asked if the submission win changed his opinion on Fedor, White said; "It does. Tim Sylvia was a real opponent."[86]
On 24 January 2009, at
Emelianenko met
Emelianenko was scheduled to fight former UFC Heavyweight Champion
Unsuccessful negotiations with the UFC
After the collapse of Affliction, UFC President Dana White tried repeatedly to sign Emelianenko to an exclusive UFC contract.
In 2012, White tried to lure Emelianenko out of retirement after overwhelming fan demand for a UFC bout between Emelianenko and Brock Lesnar.[101][102] However, White stated that Emelianenko was firmly retired.[101]
2009–2011: Strikeforce
Following the failed negotiations with the UFC, Emelianenko signed a three-fight contract with Strikeforce.[103] Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker confirmed that Emelianenko's debut would take place on 7 November, broadcast nationally on CBS.[104][105]
Emelianenko's first fight in Strikeforce was against then-undefeated Brett Rogers in the main event of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on 7 November 2009. Emelianenko won the fight via TKO in the second round.[106]
Emelianenko suffered his first loss in 10 years on 26 June 2010 to Fabrício Werdum. After knocking Werdum down early in the first round, Emelianenko closed in, but Werdum secured a deep triangle and an armbar from his guard, and Fedor was forced to tap.[107] Emelianenko stated through a translator on The MMA Hour that he considered retirement before the Werdum fight due to accumulating injuries and ageing.[108]
In January 2011, it was announced that Fedor had agreed to enter the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, and would face Antônio Silva on 12 February in the first quarterfinal match.[109] After a close first round, Silva took control in round 2. After passing to mount, he unleashed a barrage of ground-and-pound that ultimately caused Emelianenko's right eye to swell shut. Ringside doctors called a stop, stating that Emelianenko could not see.[110]
Emelianenko faced Dan Henderson on 30 July 2011 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson. After both fighters landed significant punches in the first round, Fedor knocked Henderson down with a combination of strikes. Fedor followed Henderson to the mat and began to ground-and-pound him but Henderson was able to sweep and reverse position before delivering a punch underneath Fedor's armpit which landed on his chin, knocking Fedor unconscious, and sending him face first into the mat. Henderson continued to punch Fedor until referee Herb Dean jumped in to stop the fight. Dean explained, saying, "The fight is over when he's unconscious. Because he comes back swiftly after I've already stepped in and stopped the fight, I can't restart the fight. Dan's still throwing punches, but once I've touched Dan, I've stopped the fight. If I was to do it again – if I see a fighter face down receiving shots, I'm going to step in and stop the fight. I can't predict how long he's going to be unconscious for."[111]
Following his third loss in a row, Emelianenko was reportedly released from Strikeforce. UFC president Dana White stated he was being released, "Yeah, he's being cut."[112] However, Emelianenko disputed White's claims, saying, "That's Dana White's style to make comments. I didn't have a contract with Strikeforce. My current contract is with Showtime. So I think people shouldn't pay attention to these "loud" comments."[113] According to M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan, Fedor was only under contract to Showtime and from there he fought under the Strikeforce banner, but was never a direct employee of Zuffa, and therefore was not "cut". "Strikeforce is not the only MMA promotion on Showtime so there are a number of options for Fedor which will be looked at," Kogan told MMA Weekly.[114]
On 7 October 2011 Emelianenko stated "Yes, I've lost my last fights, but every time there were definite reasons for that. Some changes in my family took place at that time and they affected my performance. Certainly, there were mistakes in my preparations. Naturally, I was strained analyzing my fights,".[citation needed] Four days later, Emelianenko continued on the subject: "In the three bouts I lost, I felt like I could've won. But the win somehow eluded me. I felt I could do it. I had chances, but God's will was different."[citation needed]
2011–2012: Return to Russia, Japan and retirement
Following his stint in Strikeforce, Emelianenko fought Jeff Monson at M-1 Global on 20 November 2011 at the Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia.[115]
After four years, Emelianenko made his return to Japan—where he spent most of his career—at Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 on 31 December 2011, facing Satoshi Ishii. Emelianenko won by knockout in the first round.[116]
On 21 June 2012 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Emelianenko faced three-time UFC heavyweight title contender Pedro Rizzo in an M-1 Global event.[117] Prior to the bout, it was rumored that Fedor would retire.[118] Originally denying retirement rumors, Emelianenko made his announcement post-fight after defeating Rizzo by knockout in the first two minutes of the first round.[119][120]
Although Emelianenko retired as a competitor, he remained president of the Russian MMA Union.[22]
He was a top 10 heavyweight from January 2002 to July 2011 according to FightMatrix, holding the #1 rank from April 2003 to April 2010.[13]
2015: Coming out of retirement
On 14 July 2015, after a three year hiatus from mixed martial arts, Emelianenko announced that he will be returning to active competition and has started training immediately. He was in negotiations with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA. In a statement released through his management, Emelianenko added that he has retired from his position at the Russian Ministry of Sport, and will put all attention toward his comeback.[121]
On 19 September 2015, at the
2016: Eurasia Fight Nights Global 50 fight versus Maldonado
Emelianenko faced Fábio Maldonado on 17 June 2016 competing for a promotion on the regional circuit in St. Petersburg (Russia). Despite being dropped and nearly finished in the first round, Emelianenko rallied over the last two rounds and was awarded a controversial majority decision victory.[126] 4 of 5 media outlets scored the bout a draw.[127] All three judges being appointed by the Russian MMA Union was pondered as a conflict of interest.[128] In turn, in mid-July the official result was overturned to a draw.[129] However, WMMAA has no real authority to change the outcome and its decision is merely symbolic in nature.[130]
Emelianenko later announced that he was going to pursue his career and study all the proposals he had received; the most anticipated being the one from the UFC, which Emelianenko confirmed he received prior to the fight against Maldonado.[131][132]
2017–2023: Bellator MMA
On 19 November 2016, during the
On 20 November 2016 it was announced that Emelianenko would face
In November 2017, Bellator announced the 2018 Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix that will crown the Bellator Heavyweight champion, vacated in May 2016 by Vitaly Minakov. Eight fighters will compete between February and December 2018.[137]
Emelianenko faced former UFC Heavyweight champion
In October 2018, Fedor Emelianenko left the post of the Russian MMA Union's President. After this, he became the Honorary President and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Union.[140][23]
In the final, Emelianenko faced
Despite contemplating retirement, news surfaced on 15 June 2019, that Emelianenko had signed a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator.[143]
Emelianenko fought Quinton Jackson on 29 December 2019 at a Bellator and Rizin co-produced event in Japan.[144] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[145][146]
Emelianenko fought Timothy Johnson on 23 October 2021 at Bellator 269.[147][148] He won the bout via knockout in round one.[149]
Emelianenko faced
Legacy and fighting style
In the stand-up, Emelianenko's aggressive boxing makes a wide usage of the "Russian hook" or
Emelianenko has shown a high level acumen of
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
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Sambo
Judo
Miscellaneous
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Mixed martial arts record
48 matches | 40 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 16 | 6 |
By submission | 15 | 1 |
By decision | 9 | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 40–7 (1) | Ryan Bader | TKO (punches) | Bellator 290 | 4 February 2023 | 1 | 2:30 | Inglewood, California, United States | For the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship .
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Win | 40–6 (1) | Timothy Johnson | KO (punches) | Bellator 269 | 23 October 2021 | 1 | 1:46 | Moscow, Russia | |
Win | 39–6 (1) | Quinton Jackson | TKO (punches) | Bellator 237 | 29 December 2019 | 1 | 2:44 | Saitama, Japan | |
Loss | 38–6 (1) | Ryan Bader | TKO (punches) | Bellator 214 | 26 January 2019 | 1 | 0:35 | Inglewood, California, United States | Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final. For the vacant Bellator Heavyweight World Championship. |
Win | 38–5 (1) | Chael Sonnen | TKO (punches) | Bellator 208 | 13 October 2018 | 1 | 4:46 | Uniondale, New York, United States | Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal. |
Win | 37–5 (1) | Frank Mir | KO (punches) | Bellator 198 | 28 April 2018 | 1 | 0:48 | Rosemont, Illinois, United States | Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
Loss | 36–5 (1) | Matt Mitrione | TKO (punches) | Bellator NYC
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24 June 2017 | 1 | 1:14 | New York City, New York , United States
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Win | 36–4 (1) | Fábio Maldonado | Decision (majority) | Fight Nights Global 50: Fedor vs. Maldonado | 17 June 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg , Russia
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Result unofficially ruled a Draw by the World Mixed Martial Arts Association; however, that decision has not been recognized by the Russian MMA Union. |
Win | 35–4 (1) | Jaideep Singh | TKO (submission to punches) | Rizin World Grand Prix 2015 Finale: Iza | 31 December 2015 | 1 | 3:02 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 34–4 (1) | Pedro Rizzo | KO (punches) | M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rizzo | 21 June 2012 | 1 | 1:24 | St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast , Russia
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Win | 33–4 (1) | Satoshi Ishii | KO (punches) | Fight For Japan: GDKO 2011
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31 December 2011 | 1 | 2:29 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 32–4 (1) | Jeff Monson | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson | 20 November 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
Loss | 31–4 (1) | Dan Henderson | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson | 30 July 2011 | 1 | 4:12 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | Catchweight bout (220 lbs)[211] |
Loss | 31–3 (1) | Antônio Silva | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva | 12 February 2011 | 2 | 5:00 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | Strikeforce 2011 Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
Loss | 31–2 (1) | Fabrício Werdum | Submission (triangle armbar) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | 26 June 2010 | 1 | 1:09 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Win | 31–1 (1) | Brett Rogers | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers | 7 November 2009 | 2 | 1:48 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | Defended WAMMA Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 30–1 (1) | Andrei Arlovski | KO (punch) | Affliction: Day of Reckoning | 24 January 2009 | 1 | 3:14 | Anaheim, California, United States | Defended WAMMA Heavyweight Championship; Knockout of the Year (2009). |
Win | 29–1 (1) | Tim Sylvia | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Affliction: Banned | 19 July 2008 | 1 | 0:36 | Anaheim, California, United States | Won inaugural WAMMA Heavyweight Championship; Submission of the Year (2008). |
Win | 28–1 (1) | Hong-man Choi
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Submission (armbar) | Yarennoka! | 31 December 2007 | 1 | 1:54 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 27–1 (1) | Matt Lindland | Submission (armbar) | BodogFIGHT: Clash of the Nations | 14 April 2007 | 1 | 2:58 | St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast , Russia
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Win | 26–1 (1) | Mark Hunt | Submission (kimura) | Pride Shockwave 2006 | 31 December 2006 | 1 | 8:16 | Saitama, Japan | Defended PRIDE Heavyweight Championship .
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Win | 25–1 (1) | Mark Coleman | Submission (armbar) | Pride 32 | 21 October 2006 | 2 | 1:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 24–1 (1) | Zuluzinho | TKO (submission to punches) | Pride Shockwave 2005
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31 December 2005 | 1 | 0:26 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 23–1 (1) | Mirko Cro Cop | Decision (unanimous) | Pride Final Conflict 2005
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28 August 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Defended PRIDE Heavyweight Championship . Fight of the Year (2005). Fight of the Decade (2000s).
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Win | 22–1 (1) | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
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TKO (doctor stoppage) | Pride Bushido 6
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3 April 2005 | 1 | 10:00 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Win | 21–1 (1) | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | Decision (unanimous) | Pride Shockwave 2004
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31 December 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Defended PRIDE Heavyweight Championship . 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Final.
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NC | 20–1 (1) | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | NC (accidental cut) | Pride Final Conflict 2004
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15 August 2004 | 1 | 3:52 | Saitama, Japan | Retained PRIDE Heavyweight Championship . 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Final.
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Win | 20–1 | Naoya Ogawa | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 0:54 | 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal. | |||
Win | 19–1 | Kevin Randleman | Submission (kimura) | Pride Critical Countdown 2004
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20 June 2004 | 1 | 1:33 | Saitama, Japan | 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
Win | 18–1 | Mark Coleman | Submission (armbar) | Pride Total Elimination 2004
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25 April 2004 | 1 | 2:11 | Saitama, Japan | 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix First Round. |
Win | 17–1 | Yuji Nagata | TKO (punches) | Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003 | 31 December 2003 | 1 | 1:02 | Kobe, Japan | |
Win | 16–1 | Gary Goodridge | TKO (soccer kicks and punches) | Pride Total Elimination 2003 | 10 August 2003 | 1 | 1:09 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 15–1 | Kazuyuki Fujita | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pride 26
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8 June 2003 | 1 | 4:17 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Win | 14–1 | Egidijus Valavicius
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Submission (kimura) | Rings Lithuania: Bushido Rings 7: Adrenalinas | 5 April 2003 | 2 | 1:11 | Vilnius, Lithuania | |
Win | 13–1 | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | Decision (unanimous) | Pride 25
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16 March 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Japan | Won PRIDE Heavyweight Championship .
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Win | 12–1 | Heath Herring | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Pride 23
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24 November 2002 | 1 | 10:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Win | 11–1 | Semmy Schilt | Decision (unanimous) | Pride 21
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23 June 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 10–1 | Chris Haseman | TKO (punches) | Rings: World Title Series Grand Final | 15 February 2002 | 1 | 2:50 | Yokohama, Japan | RINGS 2001 Absolute Class Tournament Final. |
Win | 9–1 | Lee Hasdell | Submission (kimura) | Rings: World Title Series 5 | 21 December 2001 | 1 | 4:10 | Yokohama, Japan | RINGS 2001 Absolute Class Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 8–1 | Ryushi Yanagisawa
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Decision (unanimous) | Rings: World Title Series 4 | 20 October 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | RINGS 2001 Absolute Class Tournament Quarterfinal. |
Win | 7–1 | Renato Sobral | Decision (unanimous) | Rings: 10th Anniversary | 11 August 2001 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | RINGS 2001 Openweight Title Tournament Final. |
Win | 6–1 | Kerry Schall | Submission (armbar) | Rings: World Title Series 1 | 20 April 2001 | 1 | 1:47 | Tokyo, Japan | RINGS 2001 Openweight Title Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 5–1 | Mihail Apostolov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rings Russia: Russia vs. Bulgaria | 6 April 2001 | 1 | 1:03 | Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia | |
Loss | 4–1 | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
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TKO (doctor stoppage) | Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block B | 22 December 2000 | 1 | 0:17 | Osaka, Japan | RINGS King of Kings 2000 Tournament 2nd Round. |
Win | 4–0 | Ricardo Arona | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | RINGS King of Kings 2000 Tournament Opening Round. | |||
Win | 3–0 | Hiroya Takada | KO (punches) | Rings: Battle Genesis Vol. 6 | 5 September 2000 | 1 | 0:12 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Win | 2–0 | Levon Lagvilava | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rings: Russia vs. Georgia | 16 August 2000 | 1 | 7:24 | Tula, Tula Oblast, Russia | |
Win | 1–0 | Martin Lazarov | Submission (guillotine choke) | Rings Russia: Russia vs. Bulgaria | 21 May 2000 | 1 | 2:24 | Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia |
Political career
Towards the end of his mixed martial arts career, Emelianenko entered politics. He was elected to a five-year term as a deputy of the Belgorod Regional Duma on 10 October 2010 under the United Russia political party.[21]
On 28 July 2012, Emelianenko replaced Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev as a staff member of Russia's Council of Physical Fitness & Sports. The corresponding decree was signed by Russian president Vladimir Putin.[24][25]
In 2014, Emelianenko expressed support of the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, and commented on the choice of the majority of the Crimean population to become a part of Russia in the 2014 Crimean status referendum: "Crimea has made the right choice, by joining Russia."[212] He travelled to Crimea in order to promote MMA in the peninsula.[213]
As for the
Personal life
In 1999, two years after his army service, he married Oksana, whom he had known since school,
According to many people who have had close contact with Emelianenko, he is a humble man.[223]
Emelianenko has stated his driving force for winning fights was: "Years ago we hardly had anything to eat. Now I earn more money and I see every opponent as a man that tries to put me back to that poorer period. That man has to be eliminated." and about his state of mind before a fight: "When I walk into a fight, I'm trying not to think about anything; collect myself and concentrate. And going into a fight, I don't feel any emotions, neither anger nor compassion. I don't emotionalize. I'm going into a fight with a clear mind... During the fight, my senses dim and basically I don't feel any pain."[224]
In
Fedor trains with his youngest brother Ivan, who has competed in Combat Sambo.[31]
Emelianenko was one of 80 Russian sports champions, cultural icons and national heroes to carry the Olympic torch in
When asked about his ethnicity in 2018, Fedor Emelianenko (who was born in Ukraine) said he was of Russian ethnicity, but that he "doesn't divide our countries." He said that Russia and Ukraine are "two different states," but that for him they were "still the same country."[227][228][229]
On 21 January 2021, Emelianenko was hospitalised in Moscow after contracting COVID-19.[230] On 27 January, it was revealed that Emelianenko was released from the hospital.[231]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Fedor: The Baddest Man on the Planet | Himself | Documentary Biography |
2009 | CNBC Originals: Ultimate Fighting: Fistful of Dollars | Himself | Archive footage |
2010 | The 5th Execution | Fedor | |
2011 | New York Mixed Martial Arts | Himself | Cameo; Documentary |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | 무한도전 (Infinite Challenge) | Himself | Guest Season 04; Episode 18 & 19: "Wrestling Challenges Parts 1 & 2" |
2007 | Human Weapon | Himself | Cameo Season 01; Episode 11: "Sambo" |
2008 | Inside MMA | Himself | Guest interview with Bas Rutten |
2008 | 놀라운 대회 스타킹 ( Starking )
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Himself | Guest |
2009 | Sports Science
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Himself | Guest Season 02; Episode 01: "Choked and Slammed" |
2009 | Inside MMA | Himself | Bazzie Award for KO Punch of the Year |
2012 | 놀라운 대회 스타킹 ( Starking )
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Himself | Guest Sambo exhibition with Chan Sung Jung
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2012 | クイズ☆タレント名鑑 (Talent Directory Quiz) | Himself | Contestant Ultimate Sumo Championship 2012 |
2013 | 世界行ってみたらホントはこんなトコだった!? | Himself | Cameo Season 03; Episode 04: "Russia" |
2013 | ジャイアントキリング (Giant Killing) | Himself | Contestant Sportsmen Arm-Wrestling World Finals |
2014 | The Voice Versus | Himself | Guest Season 05; Episode 04: "The Voice Versus: Fedor" |
Video games
Year | Title | Role |
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2003 | PrideGP Grand Prix 2003 | Playable Character |
2010 | EA Sports MMA | Playable Character Cover Athlete |
Advertising
Year | Title | Notes |
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2008 | Affliction Clothing | International |
2009 | Snickers | South Korea |
2011 | Forward Sportswear | Russia |
2012 | Mercedes-Benz | Russia |
Bibliography
Author | Title | Year | Publisher | ISBN |
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Fedor Emelianenko, Glen Cordoza, Erich Krauss | Fedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA | 2008 | Victory Belt Publishing | 9780977731541 |
Fedor Emelianenko, Vasily Shestakov, Svetlana Eregina | Sambo: The Science of Winning | 2012 | OLMA Media Group | 9785373048637 |
See also
- List of Bellator MMA alumni
- List of Strikeforce alumni
- List of Pride FC alumni
- List of male mixed martial artists
- List of Pride champions
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Notes
- ^ Russian: Фёдор Влади́мирович Емелья́ненко, tr. Fyodor Vladimirovich Yemelyanenko, IPA: [ˈfʲɵdər vlɐˈdʲimʲɪrəvʲɪtɕ jɪmʲɪˈlʲjænʲɪnkə];[8]
External links
- Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator
- Professional MMA record for Fedor Emelianenko from Sherdog
- Fedor Emelianenko at ESPN.com
- Fedor Emelianenko at JudoInside.com
- Fedor Emelianenko on Instagram