Fedor Emelianenko MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography & Fight History
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FEDOR EMELIANENKO
“The Last Emperor”
RUSSIA • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
40-7-0 (1 NC)
(T)KO
16-6
SUB
15-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 0″, 233 lbs
BIRTHDATE
09/28/1976 (50)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
76.0″ (193cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Fedor Team • Stary Oskol, Belgorod, Russia
NICKNAME
“The Last Emperor”
RESOURCE LINKS
PERSONAL LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Fedor Emelianenko Record
WINS40
KO/TKO
16
SUB
15
DECISION
9
LOSSES7
KO/TKO
6
SUB
1
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 48 professional bouts (40-7-0, 1 NC).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Ryan Bader
United States
United States
Bellator 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2
Feb / 04 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:30)
Feb / 04 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Bellator Heavyweight World Championship • Bader vs. Fedor 2
Retirement World Title Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Ryan Bader
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (Kia Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (Kia Forum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup236.2 lbs vs 234.4 lbs
Ryan Bader Record at Bout (Opponent)30-7-0 (1 NC)
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout40-6-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ryan Bader: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Fedor Emelianenko: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final bout of his legendary career, Emelianenko traded early before Bader connected with a clean right hand that sent him to the canvas, following up with punishing ground-and-pound to prompt referee Herb Dean’s stoppage at 2:30 of round one.
WIN
Tim Johnson
United States
United States
Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson
Oct / 23 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:40)
Oct / 23 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME1:40
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Moscow Main Event • Fedor vs. Johnson
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Tim Johnson
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (VTB Arena)
Moscow, Russia (VTB Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233.5 lbs vs 264 lbs
Tim Johnson Record at Bout (Opponent)15-7-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout39-6-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tim Johnson: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Fedor Emelianenko: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jacob Montalvo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Performing in his home country, Emelianenko displayed vintage blistering hand speed, unleashing a devastating three-punch combination—ending with a right hook—that dropped the #2-ranked Bellator heavyweight cold at 1:40 of round one.
WIN
Quinton Jackson
United States
United States
Bellator 237: Fedor vs. Rampage
Dec / 28 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:44)
Dec / 28 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME2:44
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Japan Main Event • Fedor vs. Rampage
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Quinton Jackson
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup240.5 lbs vs 265 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)38-13-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout38-6-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -155 (Favorite)
vs
Quinton Jackson: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to the Saitama Super Arena where both built their PRIDE legends, Emelianenko overwhelmed a sluggish Jackson with punches before dropping him with a clean straight right hand to score a first-round TKO at 2:44.
LOSS
Ryan Bader
United States
United States
Bellator 214: Fedor vs. Bader
Jan / 26 / 2019
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:35)
Jan / 26 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME0:35
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final • Fedor vs. Bader
Vacant Heavyweight World Title
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Ryan Bader
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup236.2 lbs vs 227.8 lbs
Ryan Bader Record at Bout (Opponent)26-5-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout38-5-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ryan Bader: -380 (Favorite)
vs
Fedor Emelianenko: +300 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the Grand Prix final for the vacant heavyweight championship, Bader fired a stiff left jab straight down the pipe that floored Emelianenko instantly, finishing with follow-up punches on the canvas in only 35 seconds.
WIN
Chael Sonnen
United States
United States
Bellator 208: Fedor vs. Sonnen
Oct / 13 / 2018
TKO
Rnd 1 (4:46)
Oct / 13 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:46
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal • Fedor vs. Sonnen
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Chael Sonnen
Fight Location Uniondale, New York, United States (Nassau Coliseum)
Uniondale, New York, United States (Nassau Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup236 lbs vs 227 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)31-15-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout37-5-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Chael Sonnen: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko dropped Sonnen twice with ferocious hooks in the opening two minutes, stuffed repeated takedown attempts, and unleashed punishing ground strikes from top guard to force Dan Miragliotta’s stoppage at 4:46 of round one.
WIN
Frank Mir
United States
United States
Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Mir
Apr / 28 / 2018
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:48)
Apr / 28 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME0:48
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Fedor vs. Mir
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Frank Mir
Fight Location Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)
Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 261.5 lbs
Frank Mir Record at Bout (Opponent)18-11-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout36-5-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -145 (Favorite)
vs
Fedor Emelianenko: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir dropped Emelianenko with an early left hook, but Fedor recovered rapidly, hit a hip toss, and caught Mir with a clean counter left uppercut as he lunged forward, finishing the former UFC champion on the mat in just 48 seconds.
LOSS
Matt Mitrione
United States
United States
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva
Jun / 24 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:14)
Jun / 24 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME1:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator NYC Co-Main Event • Fedor vs. Mitrione
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Matt Mitrione
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup236.4 lbs vs 256 lbs
Matt Mitrione Record at Bout (Opponent)11-5-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout36-4-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Matt Mitrione: -130 (Favorite)
vs
Fedor Emelianenko: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a wild sequence inside Madison Square Garden, both fighters threw simultaneous right hands, producing a double knockdown. Mitrione recovered faster, pouncing on Emelianenko with punches to force the stoppage at 1:14 of round one.
WIN
Fabio Maldonado
Brazil
Brazil
EFN 50: Emelianenko vs. Maldonado
Jun / 17 / 2016
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 17 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Fight Nights Global 50 Main Event • Emelianenko vs. Maldonado
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Fabio Maldonado
Fight Location St. Petersburg, Russia (Sibur Arena)
St. Petersburg, Russia (Sibur Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233.5 lbs vs 228 lbs
Fabio Maldonado Record at Bout (Opponent)22-9-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout35-4-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -1000 (Favorite)
vs
Fabio Maldonado: +600 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Viktor Korneev
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 28-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Maldonado battered Emelianenko in a lopsided opening frame with counter hooks, but Fedor showed legendary toughness to survive, out-striking the Brazilian in rounds two and three to take a contentious majority decision.
WIN
Jaideep Singh
India
India
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 2
Dec / 31 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:02)
Dec / 31 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME3:02
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Rizin FF Day 2 Main Event • Fedor vs. Singh
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Jaideep Singh
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup235 lbs vs 240 lbs
Jaideep Singh Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout34-4-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -1050 (Favorite)
vs
Jaideep Singh: +600 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning from a three-year retirement, Emelianenko landed heavy hooks, secured a swift takedown into full mount, and rained unanswered ground-and-pound until Singh submitted to strikes at 3:02 of round one.
WIN
Pedro Rizzo
Brazil
Brazil
M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rizzo
Jun / 21 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:24)
Jun / 21 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:24
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Global Heavyweight Main Event • Fedor vs. Rizzo
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Pedro Rizzo
Fight Location St. Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)
St. Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 242 lbs
Pedro Rizzo Record at Bout (Opponent)19-9-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout33-4-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -1350 (Favorite)
vs
Pedro Rizzo: +650 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Vyacheslav Kiselev
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko countered a Rizzo leg kick with a clean right cross followed by a left hook, dropping the former three-time UFC title challenger and finishing with punches at 1:24 of round one.
WIN
Satoshi Ishii
Japan
Japan
Dream: New Year! 2011
Dec / 31 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:29)
Dec / 31 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME2:29
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DREAM New Year Special Main Event • Fedor vs. Ishii
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Satoshi Ishii
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 215 lbs
Satoshi Ishii Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout32-4-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -425 (Favorite)
vs
Satoshi Ishii: +320 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko pressured Olympic judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii with leg kicks before connecting with a devastating left-right hook combination that knocked Ishii unconscious at 2:29 of round one.
WIN
Jeff Monson
United States
United States
M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson
Nov / 20 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 20 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Global Moscow Main Event • Fedor vs. Monson
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Jeff Monson
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Olympic Stadium)
Moscow, Russia (Olympic Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup238 lbs vs 240 lbs
Jeff Monson Record at Bout (Opponent)42-12-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout31-4-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Jeff Monson: +400 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Vyacheslav Kiselev
Scorecard: 30-27
Scorecard: 30-27
Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko snapped his three-fight skid with a disciplined stand-up showcase before 22,000 fans in Moscow, battering Monson’s lead leg with brutal low kicks and breaking his fibula to capture a shutout 30-27 unanimous decision.
LOSS
Dan Henderson
United States
United States
Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson
Jul / 30 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:12)
Jul / 30 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME4:12
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Strikeforce Heavyweight Superfight • Fedor vs. Henderson
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Dan Henderson
Fight Location Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup223 lbs vs 207 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)27-8-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout31-3-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Dan Henderson: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a collision of PRIDE legends, Emelianenko dropped Henderson with a flurry against the fence, but as Fedor pursued on top, Henderson scrambled underneath and landed a blind reverse uppercut to the chin, finishing with punches at 4:12 of round one.
LOSS
Antonio Silva
Brazil
Brazil
Strikeforce /M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva
Feb / 12 / 2011
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Feb / 12 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Fedor vs. Silva
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Antonio Silva
Fight Location East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (Izod Center)
East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (Izod Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 264 lbs
Antonio Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout31-2-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -380 (Favorite)
vs
Antonio Silva: +310 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva utilized a 40-pound weight advantage to ground Emelianenko in round two, trapping him under full mount and punishing him with heavy ground strikes that swelled Fedor’s right eye completely shut, prompting a doctor’s stoppage after round two.
LOSS
Fabricio Werdum
Brazil
Brazil
Strikeforce/ M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum
Jun / 26 / 2010
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:09)
Jun / 26 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME1:09
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Strikeforce Heavyweight Main Event • Fedor vs. Werdum
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Fabricio Werdum
Fight Location San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup229 lbs vs 238 lbs
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout31-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -495 (Favorite)
vs
Fabricio Werdum: +430 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko swarmed Werdum with punches and dropped him to the canvas, but as Fedor dove into the guard to finish, the two-time ADCC world champion locked up a triangle armbar to snap Fedor’s legendary 28-fight unbeaten streak at 1:09.
WIN
Brett Rogers
United States
United States
Strikeforce – Fedor vs. Rogers
Nov / 07 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:48)
Nov / 07 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME1:48
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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WAMMA Heavyweight Championship • Fedor vs. Rogers
Defended WAMMA World Title
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Brett Rogers
Fight Location Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup228 lbs vs 264 lbs
Brett Rogers Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout30-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -535 (Favorite)
vs
Brett Rogers: +420 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After suffering a bloody broken nose from the undefeated knockout puncher in round one, Emelianenko unleashed a colossal overhand right that crumpled Rogers to the mat at 1:48 of round two, defending his WAMMA heavyweight championship before 5.4 million CBS viewers.
WIN
Andrei Arlovski
Belarus
Belarus
Affliction: Day of Reckoning
Jan / 24 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:14)
Jan / 24 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME3:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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WAMMA Heavyweight Championship • Fedor vs. Arlovski
Defended WAMMA World Title
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Andrei Arlovski
Fight Location Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 237 lbs
Andrei Arlovski Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout29-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Andrei Arlovski: +325 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Arlovski pressured Emelianenko with crisp boxing early, backing him into a corner. As Arlovski leaped for a flying knee, Emelianenko timed a thunderous counter right overhand that knocked the former UFC champion unconscious mid-air at 3:14 of round one.
WIN
Tim Sylvia
United States
United States
Affliction: Banned
Jul / 19 / 2008
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:36)
Jul / 19 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:36
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Inaugural WAMMA Heavyweight Championship • Fedor vs. Sylvia
Captured Inaugural WAMMA World Title
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Tim Sylvia
Fight Location Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 263 lbs
Tim Sylvia Record at Bout (Opponent)24-4-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout28-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -340 (Favorite)
vs
Tim Sylvia: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko swarmed the two-time UFC heavyweight champion right out of the gate with blazing punching flurries, dropping Sylvia in seconds and taking his back to lock in a rear-naked choke at 0:36 of round one.
WIN
Hong Man Choi
South Korea
South Korea
Yarennoka: New Years Eve 2007
Dec / 31 / 2007
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:54)
Dec / 31 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME1:54
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Yarennoka NYE Special Main Event • Fedor vs. Choi
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Hong Man Choi
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 1 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 352 lbs
Hong Man Choi Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout27-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -1100 (Favorite)
vs
Hong Man Choi: +700 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Facing the 7’2″ Korean kickboxing giant who outweighed him by over 120 pounds, Emelianenko pulled guard from the bottom and isolated Choi’s massive arm, securing a textbook armbar to force the tap at 1:54 of round one.
WIN
Matt Lindland
United States
United States
BodogFight – Clash of Nations
Apr / 14 / 2007
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:58)
Apr / 14 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME2:58
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 BodogFight Main Event • Fedor vs. Lindland
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Matt Lindland
Fight Location St. Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)
St. Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 212 lbs
Matt Lindland Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout26-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -800 (Favorite)
vs
Matt Lindland: +550 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lindland opened a cut over Emelianenko’s eye during an early clinch, but Fedor reversed a takedown against the ropes, took top position, and locked in an armbar from mount at 2:58 of round one.
WIN
Mark Hunt
New Zealand
New Zealand
PRIDE: Shockwave 2006
Dec / 31 / 2006
Submission
Rnd 1 (8:16)
Dec / 31 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME8:16
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Fedor vs. Hunt
Defended PRIDE World Title (3rd)
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Mark Hunt
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 285 lbs
Mark Hunt Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout25-1-0 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hunt threatened with kimura and americana attempts on the ground in a dramatic opening round, but Emelianenko escaped, reversed into side control, and secured his own kimura to force the submission at 8:16, defending his PRIDE belt.
WIN
Mark Coleman
United States
United States
PRIDE 32: The Real Deal
Oct / 21 / 2006
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:15)
Oct / 21 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME1:15
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 32 Heavyweight Main Event Rematch • Fedor vs. Coleman 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Mark Coleman
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 227 lbs
Mark Coleman Record at Bout (Opponent)15-7-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout24-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -900 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Coleman: +600 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In PRIDE’s inaugural United States event, Emelianenko battered Coleman with pinpoint boxing combinations that swelled Coleman’s face, smoothly locking in an armbar from the bottom at 1:15 of round two.
WIN
Wagner da Conceicao Martins
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE: Shockwave 2005
Dec / 31 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:26)
Dec / 31 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME0:26
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave 2005 Feature • Fedor vs. Zuluzinho
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Wagner da Conceicao Martins
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 385 lbs
Wagner da Conceicao Martins Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout23-1-0 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko swarmed the 385-pound Brazilian giant immediately with left and right hooks, knocking him down twice in succession before forcing a submission to punches in just 26 seconds.
WIN
Mirko Filipovic
Croatia
Croatia
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005
Aug / 28 / 2005
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 28 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Fedor vs. Cro Cop
Defended PRIDE World Title (2nd)
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Mirko Filipovic
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 227 lbs
Mirko Filipovic Record at Bout (Opponent)16-2-2
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout22-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -155 (Favorite)
vs
Mirko Filipovic: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In arguably the greatest heavyweight bout in MMA history, Emelianenko shocked the world by pressing Cro Cop on the feet, neutralizing his legendary left high kick with forward pressure, body kicks, and relentless ground control across 20 minutes to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 6
Apr / 03 / 2005
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (10:00)
Apr / 03 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME10:00
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Bushido 6 Main Event Rematch • Fedor vs. Kosaka 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration1 x 10, 1 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 225 lbs
Tsuyoshi Kosaka Record at Bout (Opponent)26-15-2
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout21-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -1200 (Favorite)
vs
Tsuyoshi Kosaka: +700 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging the controversial cut loss from 2000, Emelianenko battered Kosaka with ground-and-pound throughout the 10-minute opening frame, opening severe cuts that prompted ringside doctors to halt the contest.
WIN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE: Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 31 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE World Title & 2004 Grand Prix Final • Fedor vs. Nogueira 3
Unified PRIDE Title & Won GP
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 231 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)24-2-1 (1 NC)
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout20-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the rescheduled Grand Prix final, Emelianenko avoided Nogueira’s submission attempts, controlled the stand-up exchanges, and landed heavy strikes to capture a unanimous decision, unifying the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship and winning the 2004 Grand Prix belt.
NC
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2004
Aug / 15 / 2004
Could Not Continue
Rnd 1 (3:52)
Aug / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME3:52
METHODCould Not Continue
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix Final • Fedor vs. Nogueira 2
Grand Prix Final Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 231 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)24-2-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout20-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An accidental clash of heads opened a severe cut on Emelianenko’s forehead. Ringside physicians ruled Fedor unable to continue, resulting in an official No Contest and forcing a rematch at PRIDE Shockwave 2004.
WIN
Naoya Ogawa
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2004
Aug / 15 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:54)
Aug / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:54
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Grand Prix Semifinal • Fedor vs. Ogawa
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Naoya Ogawa
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 255 lbs
Naoya Ogawa Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout19-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -700 (Favorite)
vs
Naoya Ogawa: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko dropped Olympic judo silver medalist Ogawa with a flurry of punches, followed him to the ground, and locked in an armbar to secure the submission in just 54 seconds.
WIN
Kevin Randleman
United States
United States
PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2004
Jun / 20 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:33)
Jun / 20 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME1:33
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Fedor vs. Randleman
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Kevin Randleman
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 225 lbs
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout (Opponent)15-7-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout18-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Kevin Randleman: +325 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman lifted Emelianenko overhead and executed one of the most violent suplexes in MMA history, slamming Fedor directly onto his neck. Unfazed, Fedor scrambled immediately, swept into side control, and locked up a kimura at 1:33 of round one.
WIN
Mark Coleman
United States
United States
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2004
Apr / 25 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:11)
Apr / 25 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME2:11
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Grand Prix Opening Round • Fedor vs. Coleman
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Mark Coleman
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 227 lbs
Mark Coleman Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout17-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -500 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Coleman: +375 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coleman scored an early takedown, but Emelianenko stayed active from bottom position, landing short punches from guard before throwing his legs up into an armbar to secure the tap at 2:11 of round one.
WIN
Yuji Nagata
Japan
Japan
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003
Dec / 31 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:02)
Dec / 31 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME1:02
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye Heavyweight Bout • Fedor vs. Nagata
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Yuji Nagata
Fight Location Kobe, Japan (Kobe Wing Stadium)
Kobe, Japan (Kobe Wing Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 235 lbs
Yuji Nagata Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout16-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko battered professional wrestler Yuji Nagata with head kicks and heavy punching flurries, dropping him twice before forcing the stoppage at 1:02 of round one.
WIN
Gary Goodridge
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2003
Aug / 10 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:09)
Aug / 10 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME1:09
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Total Elimination 2003 Feature • Fedor vs. Goodridge
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Gary Goodridge
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 245 lbs
Gary Goodridge Record at Bout (Opponent)17-13-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout15-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -800 (Favorite)
vs
Gary Goodridge: +500 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko stunned Goodridge with body kicks and heavy hooks, took him down, and unloaded a barrage of soccer kicks and ground strikes to force a corner stoppage at 1:09 of round one.
WIN
Kazuyuki Fujita
Japan
Japan
PRIDE 26: Bad Blood
Jun / 08 / 2003
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:17)
Jun / 08 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME4:17
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 26 Heavyweight Main Event • Fedor vs. Fujita
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Kazuyuki Fujita
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 245 lbs
Kazuyuki Fujita Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout14-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Kazuyuki Fujita: +400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fujita stunned Emelianenko with a heavy right hook, but Fedor recovered rapidly, hurt Fujita with a liver kick and combinations, and sank in a rear-naked choke to force the tap at 4:17 of round one.
WIN
Egidijus Valavicius
Lithuania
Lithuania
Rings Lithuania: Bushido Rings 7: Adrenalinas
Apr / 05 / 2003
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 2 (1:11)
Apr / 05 / 2003
ROUND2
TIME1:11
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bushido Rings 7 Feature • Fedor vs. Valavicius
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Egidijus Valavicius
Fight Location Vilnius, Lithuania (Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports)
Vilnius, Lithuania (Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 205 lbs
Egidijus Valavicius Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout13-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko controlled the grappling exchanges over the first round before securing top position in round two, locking up a kimura to force the submission at 1:11.
WIN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE 25: Body Blow
Mar / 16 / 2003
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 16 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Fedor
Captured Undisputed PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 231 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)19-1-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout12-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -170 (Favorite)
vs
Fedor Emelianenko: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko executed one of the most dominant performances in heavyweight history, entering Nogueira’s guard and punishing the Brazilian with ground-and-pound over 20 minutes to capture the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship.
WIN
Heath Herring
United States
United States
PRIDE 23: Championship Chaos 2
Nov / 24 / 2002
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (10:00)
Nov / 24 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME10:00
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 23 Heavyweight Title Eliminator • Fedor vs. Herring
Title Eliminator
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Heath Herring
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 250 lbs
Heath Herring Record at Bout (Opponent)20-7-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout11-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Heath Herring: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Fedor Emelianenko: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko battered top-ranked heavyweight contender Herring from top position with ground strikes for ten minutes, opening severe cuts that forced ringside physicians to stop the bout before round two.
WIN
Semmy Schilt
Netherlands
Netherlands
PRIDE 21: Demolition
Jun / 23 / 2002
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 23 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Debut Feature • Fedor vs. Schilt
PRIDE Debut
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Semmy Schilt
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 255 lbs
Semmy Schilt Record at Bout (Opponent)22-10-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout10-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his PRIDE FC debut, Emelianenko neutralized the 6’11” kickboxing giant by closing the distance, securing takedowns, and controlling Schilt from top guard across three rounds to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Chris Haseman
Australia
Australia
Rings: World Title Series Grand Final
Feb / 15 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:50)
Feb / 15 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME2:50
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Rings Openweight Tournament Final • Fedor vs. Haseman
Captured Rings Openweight Crown
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Chris Haseman
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 215 lbs
Chris Haseman Record at Bout (Opponent)15-11-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout9-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko overwhelmed Australian veteran Haseman with fast striking combinations before finishing with ground strikes at 2:50 to win the Rings 2001 Openweight Tournament Championship.
WIN
Lee Hasdell
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Rings: World Title Series 5
Dec / 21 / 2001
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:10)
Dec / 21 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME4:10
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Rings World Title Series 5 • Fedor vs. Hasdell
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Lee Hasdell
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 220 lbs
Lee Hasdell Record at Bout (Opponent)10-13-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout8-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko hurt Hasdell on the feet with hooks before securing a guillotine choke to force the submission at 4:10 of round one.
WIN
Ryushi Yanagisawa
Japan
Japan
Rings: World Title Series 4
Oct / 20 / 2001
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 20 / 2001
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Rings World Title Series 4 • Fedor vs. Yanagisawa
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 215 lbs
Ryushi Yanagisawa Record at Bout (Opponent)23-18-6
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout7-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko controlled the Pancrase veteran on the feet and with takedowns across three rounds, securing a clean unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Renato Sobral
Brazil
Brazil
Rings: 10th Anniversary
Aug / 11 / 2001
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Aug / 11 / 2001
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Rings 10th Anniversary Tournament Feature • Fedor vs. Sobral
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Renato Sobral
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)
Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 215 lbs
Renato Sobral Record at Bout (Opponent)19-2-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout6-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a clash of elite rising prospects, Emelianenko out-grappled “Babalu” Sobral, defending submissions and landing dominant top strikes to earn a unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Kerry Schall
United States
United States
Rings: World Title Series 1
Apr / 20 / 2001
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (1:47)
Apr / 20 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:47
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Rings World Title Series 1 • Fedor vs. Schall
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Kerry Schall
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 250 lbs
Kerry Schall Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout5-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko brought Schall to the canvas, passed guard smoothly, and locked up an armbar to secure the submission in just 1:47 of round one.
WIN
Mihail Apostolov
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Rings Russia: Russia vs. Bulgaria
Apr / 06 / 2001
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:03)
Apr / 06 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:03
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Rings Russia Dual Feature • Emelianenko vs. Apostolov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Mihail Apostolov
Fight Location Yekaterinburg, Russia
Yekaterinburg, RussiaDuration1 x 10 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 220 lbs
Mihail Apostolov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout4-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko grounded Apostolov quickly, transitioned to back control, and applied a rear-naked choke to force the tap in 63 seconds.
LOSS
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Japan
Japan
Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block B
Dec / 22 / 2000
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (0:17)
Dec / 22 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME0:17
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 King of Kings 2000 Block B Tournament Bout • Fedor vs. Kosaka
Tournament Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 220 lbs
Tsuyoshi Kosaka Record at Bout (Opponent)22-10-1
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Seventeen seconds into the fight, Kosaka grazed Emelianenko with an elbow that opened a deep cut. Due to single-elimination tournament rules prohibiting elbows, the doctor halted the bout and awarded the victory to Kosaka so an advancing fighter could be determined.
WIN
Ricardo Arona
Brazil
Brazil
Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block B
Dec / 22 / 2000
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 22 / 2000
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 King of Kings 2000 Block B Tournament Feature • Fedor vs. Arona
Tournament Feature
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Ricardo Arona
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ricardo Arona Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Under Rings rules prohibiting strikes to the head on the ground, Emelianenko constantly threatened with submissions and reversals against ADCC champion Arona, winning an overtime unanimous decision.
WIN
Hirotaka Miyake
Japan
Japan
Rings: Battle Genesis Vol. 6
Sep / 05 / 2000
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (3:56)
Sep / 05 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME3:56
METHODSubmission (Guillotine)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Battle Genesis Vol. 6 Feature • Fedor vs. Miyake
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Hirotaka Miyake
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 10 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 210 lbs
Hirotaka Miyake Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko pressed Miyake on the feet before securing a guillotine choke to force the submission at 3:56 of round one.
WIN
Levon Lagvilava
Georgia
Georgia
Rings Russia: Russia vs. Georgia
Aug / 16 / 2000
Submission
Rnd 1 (7:24)
Aug / 16 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME7:24
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Rings Russia Dual Feature • Emelianenko vs. Lagvilava
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Levon Lagvilava
Fight Location Tula, Russia
Tula, RussiaDuration1 x 10 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 220 lbs
Levon Lagvilava Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emelianenko displayed dominant sambo takedowns and ground control, wearing Lagvilava down before securing a rear-naked choke at 7:24 of round one.
WIN
Martin Lazarov
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Rings Russia: Russia vs. Bulgaria
May / 21 / 2000
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (2:24)
May / 21 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME2:24
METHODSubmission (Guillotine)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Emelianenko vs. Lazarov
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupFedor Emelianenko vs Martin Lazarov
Fight Location Tula, Russia
Tula, RussiaDuration1 x 10 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 215 lbs
Martin Lazarov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut after an elite national judo and combat sambo career, Emelianenko grounded Lazarov and locked up a guillotine choke to score his first career victory at 2:24 of round one.
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