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Athlete
Fedor Emelianenko
Famoose for
Dominating heavyweight MMA during the Pride era.
Pride title · Grand Prix
- Born
- 28 September 1976
- Birthplace
- Rubizhne, Ukraine
More people
Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is a Russian fighter who combined sambo throws, submissions and striking.
Early life
Stary Oskol
Grew up in Russia after moving as a child.
Judo and sambo
Developed in both grappling sports.
Career
- 2000
MMA debut
Began in RINGS.
- 2003–2007
Pride champion
Held the heavyweight title.
- Later career
International promotions
Competed in several organisations before retiring.
Achievements
Pride title
Defeated Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Grand Prix
Won Pride’s heavyweight tournament.
Cro Cop bout
Won a major heavyweight matchup.
Beyond fighting
Sambo
Also won combat sambo world championships.
Administration
Worked in Russian MMA administration.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Bruno Massami. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
