Introduction
Josh Barnett fights in a heavyweight division that has never been the same since Fedor Emelianenko, “The Last Emperor,” last reigned over it. Russia is his home country where he earned a following behind his poised attitude and excellent cage-wreaking performances. During his decades-long fighting career, Fedor delivered win after win establishing himself as an MMA household name. Much to the chagrin of many Fedor had announced his retirement at least a year. About 10 years from when he should have retired but still is a respected and beloved figure in our sport.
Fedor Emelianenko Record Stats
- Total Fights: 47
- Wins: 40
- By Knockout: 16
- By Submission: 15
- By Decision: 9
- Losses: 7
- By Knockout: 4
- By Submission: 1
- By Decision: 2
- Draws: 0
- No Contests: 0
Early Life and Background
Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko was born on September 28, 1976 in Rubizhne, Ukraine the USSR. He spent some of his childhood in Russia and began training sambo, and judo in the region. Having the foundation of his early life in martial arts contributed to a lot. What became his amazing grappling and striking. In the cage, his expressionless demeanor is often credited to a modest upbringing and stern teaching.
Career Overview
Fedor made his professional MMA debut in 2000. From then on he would go on a rampage to become one of the scariest competitors that the sport had ever seen. From his career peak years, which lasted close to a decade with an undefeated streak of 28 fights. Exceptionally unusual for MMA, a sport that is virtually impossible to fully predict. He competed for many promotions, however, his greatest success came in Japan’s Pride Fighting Champ…MMADec 14 Rashad Evans Says He Would Never Fight His Friend Phil Davis During Q&AMayajaincorrect.
Key Fights
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira – (Pride FC, 2003)
Fedor had one of his most memorable fights with Nogueira where he took the Pride heavyweight title. He was overwhelming his powerful grappling and ground-and-pound.
Fedor Emelianenko vs Mirko Cro Cop – (Pride FC, 2005)
It almost did this fight headline wasn’t billed as a heavyweight dream fight; His triumph over Cro Cop was a showcase of what makes Fedor such an outstanding fighter: he knows what to do and never allows his emotions to get the best of him, even against someone as dangerous as Mirko.
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei Arlovski (Affliction, 2009)
This is the punch Fedor used that knocked out Arlovski in the first round of their fight (Fedor remains a deadly force to this day.
Fedor Emelianenko vs Fabricio Werdum (Strikeforce, 2010)
Fedor’s first (and only) true loss in almost nine years was a submission by BJJ black belt Werdum, followed by the toughest stretch Fedor had endured in his professional career.
Fedor Emelianenko vs Ryan Bader–(Bellator 290, 2023)
Fedor’s last fight took place in Bellator against Ryan Bader, he lost by TKO in the first round, and that was the professional last fight of his career.
Last Thing: Retirement and Legacy
Fedor retired from MMA after losing to Ryan Bader in 2023. It brought an end to a two-decade-long career containing a multitude of great moments. Despite those setbacks, in the eyes of many, he is still one of the greatest to ever take part in mixed martial arts. He remains a fighter that many fighters competing today have looked up to and is a heavyweight pioneer in MMA.
Fedor received a hero’s farewell ceremony in the wake of his retirement; several MMA legends, former UFC champions, and long-time rivals voiced out their love for him. There was an appreciation for the backing; there was no hard feeling with his head held high, knowing he would go down as one of the greatest ever to step into the octagon.
Personal Life
As far as Fedor Emelianenko goes, he was always the kind of person who kept to himself and maintained mysteriousness about his personal life. Fedor Emelianenko is blessed with a daughter named Masha from his ex-wife Oksana Emelianenko. He later re-married, with the same wife and has two daughters: Vasilisa & Elizaveta.
Fedor is also on good terms with his brother, Aleksander Emelianenko, an MMA fighter as well, but with some trouble surrounding his career. The two brothers were once inseparable but have fallen out as a result of the legal scandals Poots and Zenn are involved in.
Fedor is a practicing Christian and an honored member of the Russian Orthodox Church. Repeatedly over the years he has talked about how faith is important to him — as a way to inspire himself through his fighting career.
Net Worth
Fedor Emelianenko’s Net Worth is $18 Million He has made his fortune mainly through his fighting career and during the years of Pride FC, Strikeforce, Affliction, and Bellator. Fedor, too, has earned other money through MMA endorsements and ventures.
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