Andrei Semenov (fighter)

Andrei Semenov
BornAndrei Vladimirovich Semenov
(1977-06-17) June 17, 1977 (age 47)
Kineshma, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesWhite Shark, Wipe That
ResidenceSaint Petersburg, Russia
NationalityRussian
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
StyleSambo, Vale tudo, freestyle wrestling, boxing
Fighting out ofStary Oskol, Belgorod, Russia
TeamRed Devil Sport Club
Years active1998-2008, 2011-2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total46
Wins35
By knockout12
By submission15
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision6
Draws2
Other information
Notable studentsAlexander Yakovlev
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Andrei Vladimirovich Semenov (Russian: Андрей Владимирович Семенов, also sometimes transliterated as Andrei Semyonov; born June 17, 1977) is a Russian mixed martial artist and Sambo practitioner. He has also made forays into acting.

Semenov has fought within the UFC middleweight division, in M-1 events and Pride Bushido, with an overall MMA record of 34 wins, 9 losses and 2 draws. He has been fighting in Mixed Martial Arts since 1998, and is famed for excellent throws, strong submission defense, superior stamina and being very resilient and hard to finish.