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Fedor Emelianenko

Russian former professional mixed martial artist, sambist, judoka, and politician.

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He was the PRIDE Heavyweight Champion from 2003 to 2007 and a four-time combat sambo world champion.[1] Emelianenko is consistently ranked as the top heavyweight fighter from 2003 until 2010 and is regarded as the most prominent fighter never to compete in the UFC, and is widely considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.[1]

Key facts and history

Emelianenko defeated Mirko Cro Cop by unanimous decision at PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 after having his nose broken by jabs.[2][3] Emelianenko's birthplace was Rubizhne, Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union; when he was two years old in 1978, his family relocated to Stary Oskol, Belgorod of the Russian SFSR.[4] Under the guidance of Vasily Ivanovich Gavrilov, Emelianenko started training in sambo and judo when he was 11 years old.[5] At Pride 25 on 16 March 2003, Emelianenko fought Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship, and the judges' decision made him the second champion in that weight class.[6][7]

On 26 June 2010, Emelianenko experienced his first defeat in a decade, losing to Fabrício Werdum by triangle armbar.[8]

What the cited sources add

A Sherdog report described Emelianenko's quickness and power as a lethal combination in mixed martial arts.[9] The preview also noted that Emelianenko showed his dominance in RINGS Japan with decision victories over Ricardo Arona and Renato Sobral.[10] A Sherdog article described Emelianenko as arguably the greatest fighter in the history of mixed martial arts.[11] A Sherdog preview noted that Emelianenko's MMA record was 28-1 and that he held the RINGS 2001 heavyweight class championship.[10]

References

  1. Wikipedia, "Fedor Emelianenko" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Heck, "Fedor Emelianenko has no regrets not fighting for UFC, recalls only meeting with Dana White", MMA Fighting, 2023-02-01; Gross, "MMA: Highlights and lowlights", 18 December 2009; − *(18 December 2009), 2000s: Top 10 MMA Fighters , Sports Illustrated Retrieved 17 May 2014 − *(23 Dec 2009), Fighter of the Decade: Fedor Emelianenko , SB Nat; − *(2 January 2014), BE's Baddest MMA Greatest of All Time Tournament Winner: Fedor Emelianenko , bloodyelbow.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014 − *(07-07-2013), **Who ; "Fedor Emelianenko's MMA Rankin en.wikipedia.org
  2. Wikipedia, "Fedor Emelianenko" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 Results, Fight Card, News, Videos, Pictures, and more", Sherdog.com; "Fedor 'The Last Emperor' Emelianenko MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, biography, and More", Sherdog.com (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  3. Wikipedia, "Fedor Emelianenko" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Lewis, "Fedor Emelianenko the Best Fighter in the World?", Gambling 911, 7 April 2007; Trembow, "Ivan's Blog: Saturday, May 28, 2005", IvansBlog.com, 28 May 2005; "Fedor Emelianenko Post Pride Final Conflict Video Interview", Sherdog.com, 28 August 2005 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  4. Wikipedia, "Fedor Emelianenko" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Fedor Emelyanenko Biography"; Schwirtz, "A Russian Warrior Who Doesn't Battle for Acclaim", The New York Times, 20 January 2009; Schwirtz, "A Russian Warrior Who Doesn't Battle for Acclaim", The New York Times, 20 January 2009 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  5. Wikipedia, "Fedor Emelianenko" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Уже в марте российские поклонники смешанных единоборств смогут, не выезжая за границу, стать болельщиками турнира "Россия против Америки"", efedor.ru, 14 Feb 2011 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  6. Wikipedia, "Fedor Emelianenko" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Leidecker, "Emelianenko ready to cement his stature", ESPN, 19 July 2009 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  7. Wikipedia, "Fedor Emelianenko" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Nowe, "Fedor vs. "Cro Cop": All the Makings of a Great One", Sherdog, 26 August 2005 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  8. Wikipedia, "Fedor Emelianenko" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Pugmire, "Post-fight reaction from Fabrício Werdum's big upset over Fedor Emelianenko", Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2010; "Fedor Emelianenko Considered Retirement Before Loss to Werdum", Mmafighting.com, 8 February 2011 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  9. Gross, "Fedor Retains PRIDE Title, Silva loses to K-1 Champ Hunt", Sherdog, 4 January 2006. facts only, no text reused. sherdog.com
  10. "Sherdog.com Preview: PRIDE "Final Conflict" Part III – Fedor vs. "Cro Cop"", Sherdog, 26 August 2005. facts only, no text reused. sherdog.com
  11. Sloan, "Monday Morning Reverie: bodogFIGHT", Sherdog, 16 April 2007. facts only, no text reused. sherdog.com

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