Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko – MMA Fighter Profile
Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko, a Russian heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He is the last holder of the Pride Heavyweight Championship and currently World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) Heavyweight Champion. In 1976, Emelianenko was born, in the city of Rubizhne, Luhansk. In 1991, Emelianenko finished high school and in 1994, he graduated with honors from a professional trade school. In 2008, Emelianenko had the honor of being one of 80 Russian sporting champions, cultural icons and national heroes to carry the Olympic torch in St. Petersburg.
With Sambo and Judo, Emelianenko’s enthusiasm for fighting began. He was initially trained under Vasiliy Ivanovich Gavrilov, and Vladimir Mihailovich Voronov, is the current grappling coach for Emelianenko. In 1997, received the official certification of a “Master of Sports” in sambo and judo. After earning a bronze medal in 1998 in the Russian Judo Championship.
Emelianenko made his MMA debut for the Japanese RINGS organization. At the King of Kings 2000, Emelianenko suffered his only loss in the sport against Tsuyoshi Kohsaka. Emelianenko defeated Chris Haseman and won the RINGS Absolute Class Tournament on February 15, 2002. On March 16, 2003, Emelianenko was then signed to fight heavily favored Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for Pride’s Heavyweight Championship title and won it by unanimous decision. In PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix 2004, he was upset by Kevin Randleman. At PRIDE Final Conflict 2005, Emelianenko was awarded a unanimous decision victory against Mirko. At Shockwave 2006, Emelianenko’s last defense of his Pride Heavyweight title was against 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix champion Mark Hunt. In October 2007, Emelianenko committed to a non-exclusive, two-year and six-fight deal with M-1 Global.
Manager, Vadim Finkelstein confirmed Emelianenko’s tightly knit alliance with M-1 Global on February 13, 2008. In 2009, Two matches were canceled, one against Josh Branett, former UFC Heavyweight Champion and Vitor Belfort
On June 26, 2010, Fedor Emelianenko is scheduled to face Fabricio Werdum. Concentrating on the further improvement of his striking game, Fedor Emelianenko is training for the fight alongside top Dutch kick boxers.
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