| Fedor Emelianenko | |
|---|---|
 Emelianenko in 2015 | |
| Born | 28 September 1976 Rubizhne, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Native name | Фёдор Владимирович Емельяненко |
| Other names | The Last Emperor |
| Residence | Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 237 lb (108 kg; 16 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 74[2] in (188 cm) |
| Style | Combat Sambo, Judo |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Stary Oskol, Belgorod, Russia |
| Team | FedorTeam (2015–present) Red Devil Sport Club/Alexander Nevsky OAMK[3] (2003–2012) Russian Top Team (2000–2003) |
| Teacher(s) | Volk Han Andrei Kopylov |
| Trainer | Judo, Sambo: Vladimir Voronov Boxing: Alexander Michkov Muay Thai: Peter Teijsse Kickboxing: Ernesto Hoost[4] |
| Rank | Merited Master of Sport of Russia in Sambo Black belt in Judo[5] |
| Years active | 2000–2012, 2015–2023 (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 | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Russia
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| Men's Combat Sambo | ||
| World Championships | ||
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2008 St. Petersburg | +100 kg |
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2007 Prague | +100 kg |
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2005 Prague | +100 kg |
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2002 Panama City | +100 kg |
| World Combat Sambo Federation | ||
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2002 Thessaloniki | +100 kg |
| European Championships | ||
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1999 Istanbul | +100 kg |
| Russian Championships | ||
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2012 Moscow | +100 kg |
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2009 Kstovo | +100 kg |
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2008 St. Petersburg | +100 kg |
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2007 Ulan-Ude | +100 kg |
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2005 Kstovo | +100 kg |
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2002 Moscow | +100 kg |
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2000 Orenburg | +100 kg |
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1998 Kaliningrad | +100 kg |
| Men's Judo | ||
| Russian Championships | ||
|
1999 Kstovo | Open |
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1998 Kstovo | -100 kg |
Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko[a] (born 28 September 1976) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist (MMA), sambist, and judoka and politician. Emelianenko was the PRIDE Heavyweight Champion from 2003 to the organisation's closure in 2007, a four-time combat sambo world champion, a seven-time combat sambo national champion, and two-time Russian national judo bronze medalist, among other championships and accolades. He also competed in RINGS, Strikeforce, M-1 Global, Rizin, and Bellator MMA, and is regarded as the most prominent fighter never to compete in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).[9] Emelianenko is widely considered to be one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, consistently ranked as the top heavyweight fighter from 2003 until 2010, and the best fighter of the 2000s.[10][11][12][13] Emelianenko's career helped popularize the sport of MMA in his home country of Russia after gaining attention in Japan, South Korea, the United States, and worldwide.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
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, one Pancrase champion, 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 40 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]
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