Fedor Emelianenko: The Legendary MMA Heavyweight Champion and Sambo Icon

Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko
Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko

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Full Name: Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko

Born: Rubizhne, Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union

Date of Birth: 28 Sep 1976

Age: 49

Nicknames: The Last Emperor

Height/Weight: 109 kg, 183 cm

Fedor Emelianenko is a legendary Russian MMA heavyweight and sambo champion, known as “The Last Emperor” for his dominance in Pride FC and combat sports history.

Fedor Emelianenko, born September 28, 1976, in Rubizhne, Ukraine (then USSR), is a retired Russian mixed martial artist and one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history. Nicknamed “The Last Emperor,” he is renowned for his calm demeanor, exceptional sambo and judo skills, and versatility in striking and grappling. Fedor held the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship for nearly a decade, remained undefeated for years, and has competed in Bellator, Strikeforce, and Rizin, earning legendary status in combat sports.

General Stats

Competition Format Fights Wins Losses Draws KOs TKOs Rounds Fought Titles Won Defenses
Olympics
World Champs Tournament-style (multiple matches per event) 20 18 2
Pro Boxing Professional boxing (3-round bouts) 1 1 1
Nationals Tournament-style 10 9 1

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Olympics

Multiple gold medals - 4-time World Sambo Champion

1998, 2000, 2002, 2004

Record - 1 win, 0 losses (1 KO)

2019

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Fedor Emelianenko vs Bigfoot Silva
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Fedor Emelianenko vs Dan Henderson
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Fedor Emelianenko - The Real GOAT
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