Fedor Emelianenko#Pride Fighting Championships#

Emelianenko was born in 1976 in the city of Rubizhne, Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union.{{cite web

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}} In 1978, when he was two, his family moved within the Soviet Union to Stary Oskol, Belgorod of the Russian SFSR.{{cite news

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}} His mother, Olga Fedorovna, was a teacher, and his father, Vladimir Alexandrovich, was a welder.

At age 11, Emelianenko began to practice sambo and judo under the tutelage of Vasily Ivanovich Gavrilov.{{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/news/131.html|title=Уже в марте российские поклонники смешанных единоборств смогут, не выезжая за границу, стать болельщиками турнира "Россия против Америки"|publisher=efedor.ru |date= 14 Feb 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004165231/http://efedor.ru/news/131.html|archive-date=4 October 2011}} A year later, he was admitted to sport classes taught by Vladimir Voronov, a coach who worked with him. According to Voronov, Emelianenko did not stand out from his peers initially but would achieve future success thanks to his own perseverance and hard work for many years.{{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/news/88.html|title=Федор Емельяненко: "В мире у нас с братом Александром популярность не меньше, чем у братьев Кличко"|publisher=efedor.ru |date= 15 Feb 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004155727/http://efedor.ru/news/88.html|archive-date=4 October 2011}} Voronov died in August 2020 due to complications caused by coronavirus.{{Cite web|title=Trainer of fighter MMA Emelyanenko died of coronavirus|url=https://runews24.ru/eng/sport/30/08/2020/e68c28d80afb9759e1722507f02c4660|access-date=2022-01-03|website=RuNews24.ru|language=en}}

Emelianenko finished high school in 1991 and graduated with honors from a professional trade school as an electrician in 1994. From 1995–97, he served in the Russian Army as a military firefighter and then as a member of the tank division near Nizhny Novgorod. His parents divorced during this time.[http://beautifulrus.com/fedor-emelianenko-last-emperor/ Fedor Emelianenko – Last Emperor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114004943/http://beautifulrus.com/fedor-emelianenko-last-emperor/ |date=14 November 2016 }}, beautifulrus.com, Retrieved, 19 May 2014

In 1997, Emelianenko received the certification of "Master of Sport" in judo and sambo. He also became part of the Russian national team and won an international judo tournament in Kursk the same year.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmawild.com/fighters/fedor-emelianenko/|title=Heavyweight Fighter Fedor Emelianenko|access-date=7 May 2020|archive-date=13 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413210631/http://www.mmawild.com/fighters/fedor-emelianenko/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.fedoremelianenko.tv/eng/news/14/ |title=Radio interview with Fedor Emelianenko on Radio Sport, Moscow |publisher=fedoremelianenko.tv |date=11 Jan 2007 |access-date=7 May 2020 |archive-date=31 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731050850/http://www.fedoremelianenko.tv/eng/news/14/ |url-status=live }} Emelianenko's partial record in judo was 12 wins and 7 losses in 1999-2000.[https://www.judoinside.com/judoka/8554/Fedor_Emelianenko/judo-career Judo Inside.]

In 2000, due to a lack of money, Emelianenko left the Russian national team and began to compete professionally in mixed martial arts.

Emelianenko began his mixed martial arts as a member of Russian Top Team (RTT),{{cite web

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}} a stable linked to Fighting Network RINGS where he trained under senior members like Volk Han and Andrei Kopylov. After his bout with Gary Goodridge, the Emelianenko brothers left Russian Top Team and began to train in St. Petersburg with Red Devil Sport Club, managed by Vadim Finkelchtein.{{cite web

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}} Finkelchtein would remain his manager up until his first retirement in mid 2012. Emelianenko is also a member of the VOS gym in the Netherlands, where he trains with Johan Vos and Lucien Carbin. {{Citation needed|date=June 2009}} Emelianenko has trained with the likes of Ernesto Hoost, Tyrone Spong, and Denis Lebedev.{{cite web |url=http://www.ernesto-hoost-workshop-germany-2010.com/printable/wer-ist-ernesto-hoost----vorstellung/index.html |title=Ernesto"Mr. Perfect"Hoost |access-date=2011-01-26 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710195814/http://www.ernesto-hoost-workshop-germany-2010.com/printable/wer-ist-ernesto-hoost----vorstellung/index.html |archive-date=10 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}. Ernesto-hoost-workshop-germany-2010.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011.[http://www.twinsspecial.org/mma/fedor-training-with-kickboxer-tyrone-spong-k-1-before-fighting-cro-cop/ Fedor training with kickboxer Tyrone Spong (K-1) before fighting Cro Cop « Inside MMA]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Twinsspecial.org. Retrieved 14 February 2011.[http://www.boxingscene.com/denis-lebedev-train-with-fedor-emelianenko-huck--33192 Denis Lebedev to Train with Fedor Emelianenko for Huck – Boxing News]. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011.

Emelianenko suffered his first loss in a controversial bout against Tsuyoshi Kohsaka at the King of Kings 2000 Block B event on 22 December 2000, via doctor stoppage due to a cut 17 seconds into the fight.{{cite news |first=Beau |last=Dure |work=USA Today |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/mma/2008-07-09-fedor_N.htm |access-date=20 July 2008 |title=Russian Emelianenko brings big reputation to the States |date=10 July 2008 |archive-date=6 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306083813/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/mma/2008-07-09-fedor_N.htm |url-status=live }} Footage shows that the cut was caused by a missed looping punch where Kohsaka's elbow struck Emelianenko's head. Emelianenko said that this elbow reopened a cut sustained in his previous fight against Ricardo Arona.{{cite web

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}} The controversy surrounding the loss was due to the fact elbow strikes were illegal for the event.

After defeating Renato Sobral in an elimination bout, Emelianenko fought for the World Heavyweight Class Championship against Bobby Hoffman the same night. However, Hoffman refused to fight Emelianenko, asserting he had sustained an injury to his shoulder during his previous match, and forfeited. Emelianenko was awarded the win by default and he was given the RINGS Heavyweight Class Championship.{{cite web

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Entering the Pride Fighting Championships on the heels of winning the RINGS King of Kings 2002 tournament, Emelianenko debuted at Pride 21 on 23 June 2002 against the {{convert|6|ft|11|in|m|abbr=on}}, {{convert|256|lb|abbr=on}} Dutch fighter Semmy Schilt, whom he defeated by unanimous decision. His next opponent was heavyweight Heath Herring, in a contest to establish the number-one heavyweight contender.{{cite web

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}} Emelianenko, considered an underdog, dominated Herring with ground-and-pound, winning by doctor-stoppage after the first round.{{cite web

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Emelianenko was then signed to fight heavily favored Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for Pride's Heavyweight Championship title at Pride 25 on 16 March 2003. Nogueira was coming off wins against Mark Coleman, Heath Herring and an upset comeback victory against Bob Sapp, as well as victory in the RINGS 2000 King of Kings Tournament, in which Emelianenko had participated. Nogueira was considered by many fans to be virtually unbeatable, due to his endurance and submission skills. Emelianenko rocked him early with punches and Nogueira pulled guard. Emelianenko survived Nogueira's guard, considered the most dangerous in MMA and easily defended all of Nogueira's submission attempts, dominating him for 20 minutes with a brutal ground and pound. The judges rendered a unanimous decision and Emelianenko became the second Pride Heavyweight Champion, a title he would never lose.{{cite web

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Three months later Emelianenko embarked on his title defense. His first match was against former IWGP Heavyweight champion, amateur and professional wrestler Kazuyuki Fujita. A heavy favorite, Emelianenko was expected to make quick work of Fujita, but was caught by a right hook that stunned him. Badly hurt, he worked his way to a clinch, but was taken down. With Fujita unable to amount a significant attack, Emelianenko was able to recover. He worked his way up and knocked Fujita down with body kick and a punching combo. He then submitted Fujita at 4:17 in the first round with a rear naked choke.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500|title=Fight Finder – Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko's Mixed Martial Arts Statistics|publisher=Sherdog.com|access-date=18 February 2009|archive-date=13 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113120148/http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/wanderlei-vs-fujita-an-in-depth-look |title=- WANDERLEI VS. FUJITA: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK |last=Yu |first=Al |date=30 June 2006 |work=MMA Weekly |access-date=7 June 2009 |archive-date=9 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909091327/http://mmaweekly.com/wanderlei-vs-fujita-an-in-depth-look |url-status=live }} Emelianenko reminisced about it in February 2009, "Fujita is the only one who ever hit me right, and he hit hard!".{{cite web

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Next came a one-sided bout against heavy underdog Gary "Big Daddy" Goodridge at Pride Total Elimination 2003.{{cite web

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}} Emelianenko took down Goodridge after wobbling him with standing combinations, then finished him with ground and pound in the first round by referee stoppage. Emelianenko broke his hand in this fight, resulting in surgery. He subsequently reinjured this hand, leading to several postponed bouts.{{cite web |last=Yu |first=Al |url=http://mmaweekly.com/can-coleman-upset-fedor-at-pride-2 |title=Can Coleman Upset Fedor at Pride? |work=MMA Weekly |date=19 October 2006 |access-date=7 June 2009 |archive-date=18 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118183652/http://mmaweekly.com/can-coleman-upset-fedor-at-pride-2 |url-status=live }} In 2011, Goodridge recalled his fight with Emelianenko; "Fedor hits so hard, I don't remember anything (from the fight). No one has his speed and power combo. He fought for 10 years at the top. He doesn't owe anything else to the sport."[http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=forum.posts&thread=1860049&forum=1&page=1&pc=16 MMA Underground Forums] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104163746/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=forum.posts&thread=1860049&forum=1&page=1&pc=16 |date=4 November 2011 }}. Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 26 November 2011.

His next fight against New Japan professional wrestler Yuji Nagata at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003 ended the same way, with Emelianenko first knocking Nagata to the ground twice with punches. Emelianenko fought at this event as opposed to Shockwave 2003 on the same day due to a higher fight purse because of the competition between the Japanese television networks screening these events and K-1 Premium Dynamite!! on the same night. Pride then set up an interim title match between Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mirko Cro Cop, which ended with Nogueira winning via second round armbar.{{cite web

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A notable match with Coleman's protégé Kevin "The Monster" Randleman followed just two months later at the tournament's second round. Randleman, a two-time Division I NCAA Wrestling Champion for Ohio State University and a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, was coming off an upset win over Mirko Cro Cop, which he ended by knockout. Randleman quickly scored a takedown. As Emelianenko gave his back, Randleman delivered a German suplex, slamming him to the canvas headfirst, a move that would become one of the most replayed highlights in PRIDE's and MMA's history for years to come.{{cite web

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}} Emelianenko, seemingly unfazed, rolled over Randleman a few seconds later, getting top position and forcing him to submit with a kimura armlock 1:33 into the first round.{{cite web

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}} —Fedor Emelianenko

On 15 August 2004, Emelianenko faced six-time All-Japan Judo Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Naoya Ogawa in the semifinals of the 2004 Grand Prix. After making quick work of Ogawa, winning by armbar, he advanced to face Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for the second time in his career. Nogueira had won a decision against Emelianenko's former teammate Sergei Kharitonov earlier that night. This match was not only to decide the winner of the 2004 Grand Prix, but to unify the heavyweight championship, as Nogueira was awarded the interim title due to Emelianenko's inability to defend his championship in a timely manner in the previous year.{{cite web

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}} The rematch with Nogueira was very competitive, but the fight was stopped prematurely due to a cut to Emelianenko's head from an accidental head clash while on the ground.{{cite web

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}} A third meeting was thus scheduled for Shockwave 2004, which Emelianenko won. On the line was PRIDE's Heavyweight Championship, and PRIDE's 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix title, as the final match of the tournament earlier that year was declared a no contest due to an accidental headbutt. Emelianenko this time chose not to engage Nogueira on the ground, in spite of having dominated him there in their first match. He overpowered the Brazilian on his feet in the first round, beating him to the punch for the first nine minutes. Nogueira faced great difficulty, getting dropped with punches and tossed to the mat multiple times by Judo throws. He was not able to implement his game plan of putting Emelianenko on his back, save for the final 30 seconds of the first round. He was not able to pull guard for any considerable time.{{cite web

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The match between Emelianenko and Cro Cop finally took place at PRIDE Final Conflict 2005.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/PRIDE-Final-Conflict-2005-3184 |title=PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 Results, Fight Card, News, Videos, Pictures, and more |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=23 May 2011 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607072729/http://www.sherdog.com/events/PRIDE-Final-Conflict-2005-3184 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500 |title=Fedor 'The Last Emperor' Emelianenko MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, biography, and More |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=23 May 2011 |archive-date=13 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113120148/http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500 |url-status=live }} In the first round, Emelianenko was stunned and had his nose broken by two stiff jabs from Cro Cop. He got hit by body kicks that discolored his midsection. Emelianenko was then able to get the fight to the ground and land several body shots, which weakened his opponent. As the fight progressed, Emelianenko became more and more dominant, winning most of the stand up exchanges and scoring several takedowns. After 20 minutes, Emelianenko was awarded victory by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.gambling911.com/Fedor-Emelianenko-040707.html |title=Fedor Emelianenko the Best Fighter in the World? |last=Lewis |first=Destiny |date=7 April 2007 |publisher=Gambling 911 |access-date=7 June 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306115103/http://www.gambling911.com/Fedor-Emelianenko-040707.html |archive-date=6 March 2008 }}{{cite web

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Although originally endangered due to Emelianenko's recurring hand injury, a plate inserted in his hand enabled a rematch with Coleman in Pride's American debut show, Pride 32.{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/22/sports/othersports/22fight.html |title=No Holds (or Kicks, or Punches) Barred |last=Jenkins |first=Lee |date=22 June 2006 |access-date=7 June 2009 |work=The New York Times |archive-date=1 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201015720/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/22/sports/othersports/22fight.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://www.kickboxing.com/Articles/Fedor-Emelianenko-interview-pride.html |title=Fedor Emelianenko |publisher=Kickboxing.com |access-date=7 June 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070616042055/http://www.kickboxing.com/Articles/Fedor-Emelianenko-interview-pride.html |archive-date=16 June 2007 }} In a fight where Coleman was unable to mount any significant offense, Emelianenko pounded him in the first round with punches, before securing an armbar at 1:15 in the second round.{{cite web|last=Iole|first=Kevin|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Oct-22-Sun-2006/sports/10373719.html|title=Pride Fighting Championships: Russian keeps title belt|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=22 October 2006|access-date=7 June 2009|archive-date=29 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629144005/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Oct-22-Sun-2006/sports/10373719.html|url-status=live}}

Emelianenko's last defense of his Pride Heavyweight title was against 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix champion Mark Hunt at Shockwave 2006. Josh Barnett was originally slated to fight Emelianenko for the Heavyweight title, but turned down the fight, asserting that he was unprepared. With Cro Cop's departure to the UFC organization in late 2006, Hunt became number-one contender. Sporting a broken toe during the contest, Emelianenko nevertheless secured an armbar in the second minute of the first round, but Hunt was able to escape and counter by stepping over Emelianenko, ending in side control.{{cite web

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}} At five minutes into the first round, Hunt made two attempts at an americana on Emelianenko's left arm but failed to complete them.{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/pride-shockwave-review-and-pictures-2 |title=Pride Shockwave 2006 Review And Pictures |last=Yu |first=Al |work=MMA Weekly |date=31 December 2006 |access-date=7 June 2009 |archive-date=9 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909193312/http://mmaweekly.com/pride-shockwave-review-and-pictures-2 |url-status=live }} Emelianenko got back to his feet and after struggling to take the fight to the ground, he submitted Hunt with a kimura at 8:16 in the first round.{{cite web

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After the purchase of Pride Fighting Championships by Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III and the expiration of Emelianenko's Pride contract, there was speculation about him fighting in the UFC, especially after a public falling out between Bodog's Calvin Ayre and Emelianenko's manager, Vadim Finkelchtein.{{cite web

|url=http://www.sportsline.com/mmaboxing/story/10297921

|title=Fedor's next destination should be the UFC

|last=Caplan

|first=Sam

|work=CBS Sports

|date=16 August 2007

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080123131055/http://www.sportsline.com/mmaboxing/story/10297921

|archive-date=23 January 2008

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}} In a June 2007 interview with the Baltimore Sun, Chuck Liddell suggested that Emelianenko was on his way to the UFC.{{cite web

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|title=One-on-one with Chuck Liddell

|date=12 June 2007

|access-date=15 June 2007

|last=Mohaparta

|first=Pramit

|quote=You've got Fedor [Emelianenko] coming over... in the heavyweight division.

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930043734/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/custom/mma/bal-liddellqa,0,788975.story?coll=bal-sports-headlines

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}} —Chuck Liddell The following month, it was revealed that he was also a minority owner of M-1 Global.{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2007 |title=Федор Емельяненко. Официальный сайт |url=https://web-archive-org.translate.goog/web/20111004163010/http://efedor.ru/news/388.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US |url-status=dead |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=efedor.ru |archive-date=20 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620172643/https://web-archive-org.translate.goog/web/20111004163010/http://efedor.ru/news/388.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US }} UFC president Dana White expressed interest in signing Emelianenko, but considered his management team to be the primary barrier,{{cite magazine

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|title=Foreign Invasion: Some familiar faces are ready for action at UFC

|last=Martin

|first=Todd

|magazine=Sports Illustrated

|date=2 July 2007

|access-date=7 June 2009

|quote=[I have] no idea what these crazy Russians are going to do.

|archive-date=15 July 2007

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}} —Dana White whereas Finkelchtein cited difficult negotiations as the reason.{{cite web

|url=https://www.espn.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=2951422

|title=Finkelstein discusses Fedor's future in MMA

|last=Kogan

|first=Evgeni

|publisher=ESPN

|date=27 July 2007

|access-date=7 June 2009

|quote=[The UFC is] very harsh in their terms... their proposal has all kinds of clauses [and] fines that do not suit us... Fedor must represent (sic) combat sambo in Russia.

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}} —Vadim Finkelchtein A main point of contention between the two was Finkelchtein's request for the UFC to work with his Russian M-1 promotion, extending contractual offers to other members of the Red Devil Sport Club, and permitting Emelianenko to compete in combat sambo tournaments. At UFC 76, White stated that he expected Emelianenko to sign with the UFC in late 2007 or early 2008, after Emelianenko finished competing in sambo. He revealed his intent to set up a unification bout with UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture as his first UFC fight.{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=4778&zoneid=13 |title=Presidential Address, State of the UFC |last=Cain |first=Jeff |work=MMA Weekly |date=22 September 2007 |access-date=7 June 2009 |quote=I think that Fedor, right now, the word is he wants to fight in this Sambo event, but I won't let him fight in it if he's with us. I think he's going to wait until he fights in this thing in October, November, and we'll probably come to a deal with him at the end of this year or the beginning of next year... What we'd want to do is, we'd want to know who is the best heavyweight in the world. So if we sign Fedor, Fedor comes right in and fights Randy Couture for the title. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011145203/http://mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=4778&zoneid=13 |archive-date=11 October 2007 }} —Dana White Nevertheless, negotiations broke down,{{cite web

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|title=Emelianenko ready to move on to M-1

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|first=Ryan

|publisher=ESPN

|date=22 October 2007

|access-date=7 June 2009

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}} as Emelianenko committed to a non-exclusive, two-year and six-fight deal with M-1 Global in October 2007.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2007/10/22/its-official-fedor-emelianenko-signs-with-m-1-global/ |title=It's Official: Fedor Emelianenko Signs With M-1 Global |last=Stupp |first=Dann |publisher=MMA Junkie |date=22 October 2007 |access-date=7 June 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071025003040/http://mmajunkie.com/2007/10/22/its-official-fedor-emelianenko-signs-with-m-1-global/ |archive-date=25 October 2007 }}

With a special clause in his Pride contract that allowed him to fight under the banner of any MMA organization as long as the event was held on Russian soil,{{Citation needed|date=June 2009}} Emelianenko accepted a match in BodogFight against Matt Lindland. The fight was held on 14 April 2007 at the "Clash of the Nations" event in St. Petersburg, Russia. Lindland moved up two weight classes (from middleweight to heavyweight) for the match and came in weighing 212.5 lb (96.5 kg) to Emelianenko's 230 lb (104.5 kg).{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/fighters-weigh-in-at-bodog-russia-2 |title=Fighters weigh-in at Bodog Russia |work=MMA Weekly |date=13 April 2007 |access-date=17 July 2010 |archive-date=18 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118182119/http://mmaweekly.com/fighters-weigh-in-at-bodog-russia-2 |url-status=live }}

Early in the fight, Lindland opened a cut above Emelianenko's left eye and clinched with him, pushing him into the corner and working for a takedown. At this point, the referee warned Emelianenko against grabbing the ropes and Emelianenko corrected himself. After a few seconds in the clinch, Lindland attempted a bodylock takedown. When Lindland lifted Emelianenko from his feet, Emelianenko reversed the takedown, landing in Lindland's half guard. The fight then remained on the ground where Emelianenko won by submission via armbar at 2:58 of the first round.{{cite web

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|first=Mike

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President and CEO of M-1 Global Monte Cox confirmed Emelianenko would face South Korean kickboxer Hong-man Choi in a New Year's Eve event, Yarennoka!, taking place in Japan and organized by former Pride staff with support from M-1 Global, FEG, and DEEP. A special rule was used for this fight to not allow any knee strikes on the ground. The fight was broadcast live in the United States on cable network HDNet.{{cite web

|url=http://mmaweekly.com/on-again-off-again-fedor-nye-fight-confirmed-2

|title=On Again, Off Again, Fedor NYE Fight Confirmed

|last=Pishna

|first=Ken

|work=MMA Weekly

|date=20 November 2007

|access-date=7 June 2009

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}} Emelianenko defeated Choi in the opening round by submission via an armbar.{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/fedor-topples-the-giant-in-japan-2 |title=Fedor Topples the Giant in Japan |last=Yu |first=Al |work=MMA Weekly |date=31 December 2007 |access-date=7 June 2009 |archive-date=18 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118203014/http://mmaweekly.com/fedor-topples-the-giant-in-japan-2 |url-status=live }}

On 13 February 2008, Emelianenko attended a press conference held by Dream, a newly formed Japanese mixed martial arts promoter. Vadim Finkelchtein confirmed that the organization had a tightly knit alliance with M-1 Global and that Emelianenko would be fighting on the new organization's fight cards.{{cite web

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|title=Dream comes true?

|last=Loiseleur

|first=Tony

|publisher=Sherdog.com

|date=13 February 2008

|access-date=7 June 2009

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}} M-1 Global CEO Vadim Finkelchtein recently revealed plans to organize a fight for Fedor in co-operation with Dream, possibly on New Year's Eve in Japan.{{cite web

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On 19 July 2008, at Affliction: Banned, Emelianenko faced former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia. Sylvia was coming off a submission loss via guillotine choke at the hands of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 81 in a title fight for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. Sylvia was the fourth-ranked heavyweight fighter in MMA by Sherdog.com prior to his fight with Emelianenko.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-11182 |title=Heavyweight – Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=6 February 2008 |access-date=23 May 2011 |archive-date=20 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220230842/http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-11182 |url-status=live }}

Emelianenko defeated Sylvia in 36 seconds. He dropped him with a quick punch combination, took his back and then finished the fight via submission due to a rear naked choke. Sylvia said in the post-fight press conference, "I know that I'm one of the best in the world, I was amazed at how good Fedor is. He hurt me right away and submitted me. The guy's a stud. I don't even think he's human. That guy hits hard. I've never been hit that hard before."{{cite news |first=Dustin |last=James |title=Tim Sylvia Comments on Loss To Fedor Emelianenko |agency=Associated Press |date=7 July 2008 |access-date=17 February 2011 |url=http://www.411mania.com/MMA/news/80732 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707064126/http://www.411mania.com/MMA/news/80732 |archive-date=7 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}

Dana White, who had previously criticized the fighter, asserted that he was impressed with Emelianenko's performance against ex-UFC champion Sylvia. When asked if the submission win changed his opinion on Fedor, White said; "It does. Tim Sylvia was a real opponent."Iole, Kevin. (19 November 2011) [https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ki-silva071908 White stands by his man Silva – UFC – Yahoo! Sports] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304232804/http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ki-silva071908 |date=4 March 2016 }}. Yahoo!. Retrieved 26 November 2011.

On 24 January 2009, at Affliction: Day of Reckoning, Emelianenko fought former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski, who was widely considered a top-5 heavyweight at the time. Arlovski was on a five-bout win streak and was ranked as high as No. 2 by Sherdog.com.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/2/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-15631 |title=Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=30 December 2008 |access-date=23 May 2011 |archive-date=20 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220230848/http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/2/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-15631 |url-status=live }} Arlovski had some early success in the fight, landing punches and kicks.{{cite web

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}} However, as Emelianenko backed into the ropes, Arlovski attempted a flying knee and Emelianenko was able to counter with an overhand right which resulted in a knockout of Arlovski at 3:14 of the first round. The victory was awarded knockout of the year for 2009 by Sherdog. The preparation for this bout overlapped with filming for the movie "The 5th Execution".{{cite web |url=http://www.middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290:fedor-and-guns&catid=36:fighters |title=Fedor's 'The 5th Execution' almost completed |publisher=Middleeasy.com |date=2 July 2009 |access-date=6 January 2013 |archive-date=17 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217040009/http://www.middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290:fedor-and-guns&catid=36:fighters |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2009/01/26/trainer-emelianenko-distracted-prior-to-arlovski-fight/ |title=Trainer: Emelianenko distracted prior to Arlovski fight |publisher=MMAopinion.com |date=26 January 2009 |access-date=6 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522065820/http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2009/01/26/trainer-emelianenko-distracted-prior-to-arlovski-fight/ |archive-date=22 May 2014 |df=dmy-all }}

Emelianenko met Shinya Aoki during a five-minute "special exhibition" at a 29 April M-1 Challenge (presented by Affliction) event in Tokyo. Emelianenko made Aoki tap out from an Achilles lock just before the bell sounded to end the exhibition.{{cite web

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}} In another exhibition match, Emelianenko met Gegard Mousasi, a friend and teammate, during M-1 Global: Breakthrough, held in Kansas City on 28 August. The two friends fought a competitive and friendly spirited exhibition with several Judo throws from both Emelianenko and Mousasi. Emelianenko finished the fight via armbar.{{cite web

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Emelianenko was scheduled to fight former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett on 1 August 2009, at Affliction: Trilogy, but on 22 July Barnett was denied his license to compete by the California State Athletic Commission after testing positive for anabolic steroids.{{cite web |last=Stupp |first=Dann |title=CSAC: Affliction's Josh Barnett tested positive for anabolic steroid, license denied |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=22 July 2009 |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/15595/csac-afflictions-josh-barnett-tested-positive-for-anabolic-steroid-fined-and-suspended.mma |access-date=22 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917072335/http://mmajunkie.com/news/15595/csac-afflictions-josh-barnett-tested-positive-for-anabolic-steroid-fined-and-suspended.mma |archive-date=17 September 2011 |df=dmy-all }}{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ys-mmaweek072209&prov=yhoo&type=lgns|title=Affliction confirms Barnett is out|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=22 July 2009|publisher=Yahoo Sports|access-date=22 July 2009|archive-date=23 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023070004/http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ys-mmaweek072209|url-status=live}} On 23 July 2009, Vitor Belfort – who was already on the card – was reported as a likely replacement,{{cite web |date=22 July 2009 |url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/07/22/fedor-emelianenko-vs-vitor-belfort-set-for-affliction-trilogy/ |title=Fedor Emelianenko vs. Vitor Belfort expected for "Affliction Trilogy" |publisher=Five Ounces of Pain |access-date=23 July 2009 |archive-date=14 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314123104/http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/07/22/fedor-emelianenko-vs-vitor-belfort-set-for-affliction-trilogy/ |url-status=live }} but the next day Affliction canceled the event citing limited time to find a suitable replacement and inadequate time to promote the fight.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news/mma/4043/affliction_releases_official_statement_on_cancellation |title=Affliction Releases Official Statement on Cancellation |date=24 July 2009 |publisher=The Fight Network |access-date=24 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726170207/http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news/mma/4043/affliction_releases_official_statement_on_cancellation |archive-date=26 July 2009 }}

After the collapse of Affliction, UFC President Dana White tried repeatedly to sign Emelianenko to an exclusive UFC contract.Hemminger, Brian. (16 July 2009) [http://www.mmamania.com/2009/07/16/brock-lesnar-vs-fedor-emelianenko-in-the-ufc-part-two/ Brock Lesnar vs Fedor Emelianenko in the UFC (Part two)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905201049/http://www.mmamania.com/2009/07/16/brock-lesnar-vs-fedor-emelianenko-in-the-ufc-part-two/ |date=5 September 2012 }}. MMAmania.com. Retrieved 26 November 2011. White said of Emelianenko; "He has become my obsession. I want it (him in the UFC) worse than the fans want it."[https://www.usatoday.com/sports/mma/post/2010/04/dana-white-plays-up-obsession-with-fedor-emelianenko/1 Dana White plays up obsession with Fedor Emelianenko] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509074458/https://www.usatoday.com/sports/mma/post/2010/04/dana-white-plays-up-obsession-with-fedor-emelianenko/1 |date=9 May 2016 }}. USA Today. 9 April 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2011. Widely considered to be the best heavyweight MMA fighter at the time, Emelianenko would receive an immediate title shot against then current UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, an event that White deemed "huge".Stupp, Dann. (12 July 2009) [http://mmajunkie.com/news/15488/dana-white-says-fedor-emelianenko-will-fight-in-the-ufc-brock-lesnar-fight-imminent.mma Dana White says Fedor Emelianenko will fight in the UFC, Brock Lesnar fight imminent] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110819105118/http://mmajunkie.com/news/15488/dana-white-says-fedor-emelianenko-will-fight-in-the-ufc-brock-lesnar-fight-imminent.mma |date=19 August 2011 }}. MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 26 November 2011. After reportedly offering Emelianenko a contract worth just under 2 million US dollars per fight, with incentives to make much more based on pay per view revenues for fights he headlined,[http://www.mmafighting.com/2009/07/30/fedor-emelianenko-turns-down-three-fight-ufc-contract/ Fedor Emelianenko Turns Down Three-Fight UFC Contract] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107030911/http://www.mmafighting.com/2009/07/30/fedor-emelianenko-turns-down-three-fight-ufc-contract/ |date=7 November 2011 }}. Mmafighting.com (30 July 2009). Retrieved 26 November 2011. negotiations fell apart after Emelianenko's management team demanded a co-promotion between UFC and M-1 Global, terms which White deemed unacceptable.

In 2012, White tried to lure Emelianenko out of retirement after overwhelming fan demand for a UFC bout between Emelianenko and Brock Lesnar.{{cite web |last=Burke |first=Tim |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/10/24/3549658/dana-white-brock-lesnar-fedor-emelianenko-never-returning-to-mma |title=Dana White: Brock Lesnar, Fedor Emelianenko never returning to MMA |work=Bloody Elbow |date=24 October 2012 |access-date=13 January 2013 |archive-date=27 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027015942/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/10/24/3549658/dana-white-brock-lesnar-fedor-emelianenko-never-returning-to-mma |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.cagepotato.com/poll-brock-lesnar-vs-fedor-emelianenko-would-you-like-to-see-it/ |title=Poll: Brock Lesnar vs. Fedor Emelianenko…Would You Like to See It? |publisher=Cagepotato |access-date=13 January 2013 |archive-date=2 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202064536/http://www.cagepotato.com/poll-brock-lesnar-vs-fedor-emelianenko-would-you-like-to-see-it/ |url-status=dead }} However, White stated that Emelianenko was firmly retired.

Following the failed negotiations with the UFC, Emelianenko signed a three-fight contract with Strikeforce.{{cite web|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=txstrikeforcefedor&prov=st&type=lgns|title=Strikeforce signs top heavyweight Fedor|date=3 August 2009|publisher=Yahoo Sports|access-date=3 August 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090807151107/http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=txstrikeforcefedor&prov=st&type=lgns|archive-date=7 August 2009|df=dmy-all}} Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker confirmed that Emelianenko's debut would take place on 7 November, broadcast nationally on CBS.{{cite web

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Emelianenko's first fight in Strikeforce was against then-undefeated Brett Rogers in the main event of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on 7 November 2009. Emelianenko won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/2/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-20584 |title=Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=31 October 2009 |access-date=23 May 2011 |archive-date=18 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118210251/http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/2/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-20584 |url-status=live }}

Emelianenko suffered his first loss in 10 years on 26 June 2010 to Fabrício Werdum. After knocking Werdum down early in the first round, Emelianenko closed in, but Werdum secured a deep triangle and an armbar from his guard, and Fedor was forced to tap.{{cite news |first=Lance |last=Pugmire |title=Post-fight reaction from Fabrício Werdum's big upset over Fedor Emelianenko |work=Los Angeles Times |date=27 June 2010 |access-date=27 June 2010 |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2010/06/reaction-from-werdum-upset-over-fedor.html |archive-date=30 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100630085406/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2010/06/reaction-from-werdum-upset-over-fedor.html |url-status=live }} Emelianenko stated through a translator on The MMA Hour that he considered retirement before the Werdum fight due to accumulating injuries and ageing.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/02/08/fedor-emelianenko-considered-retirement-before-loss-to-werdum/ |title=Fedor Emelianenko Considered Retirement Before Loss to Werdum |publisher=Mmafighting.com |date=8 February 2011 |access-date=23 May 2011 |archive-date=12 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412015857/http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/02/08/fedor-emelianenko-considered-retirement-before-loss-to-werdum/ |url-status=live }}

In January 2011, it was announced that Fedor had agreed to enter the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, and would face Antônio Silva on 12 February in the first quarterfinal match.[http://strikeforce.com/news/2011/01/m-1-global%E2%80%99s-fedor-emelianenko-joins-elite-heavyweights-for-eight-man-single-elimination-tournament/ M-1 GLOBAL’S Fedor Emelianenko Joins Elite Heavyweight Tournament | Strikeforce]. Strikeforce.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011. {{dead link|date=April 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} After a close first round, Silva took control in round 2. After passing to mount, he unleashed a barrage of ground-and-pound that ultimately caused Emelianenko's right eye to swell shut. Ringside doctors called a stop, stating that Emelianenko could not see.{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-fedor-vs-silva-play-by-play-fedor-emelianenko-vs-antonio-silva |title=Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva Play-by-Play: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva |work=MMA Weekly |date=12 February 2011 |access-date=13 February 2011 |archive-date=16 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216162752/http://mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-fedor-vs-silva-play-by-play-fedor-emelianenko-vs-antonio-silva |url-status=live }}

Emelianenko faced Dan Henderson on 30 July 2011 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson. After both fighters landed significant punches in the first round, Fedor knocked Henderson down with a combination of strikes. Fedor followed Henderson to the mat and began to ground-and-pound him but Henderson was able to sweep and reverse position before delivering a punch underneath Fedor's armpit which landed on his chin, knocking Fedor unconscious, and sending him face first into the mat. Henderson continued to punch Fedor until referee Herb Dean jumped in to stop the fight. Dean explained, saying, "The fight is over when he's unconscious. Because he comes back swiftly after I've already stepped in and stopped the fight, I can't restart the fight. Dan's still throwing punches, but once I've touched Dan, I've stopped the fight. If I was to do it again – if I see a fighter face down receiving shots, I'm going to step in and stop the fight. I can't predict how long he's going to be unconscious for."Al-Shatti, Shaun (2 August 2011) {{cite web |url=http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/1/2338869/referee-herb-dean-stands-by-the-fedor-emelianenko-stoppage |title=Referee Herb Dean Stands by the Fedor Emelianenko Stoppage – MMA Nation |date=August 2011 |access-date=2011-08-04 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118185747/http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/1/2338869/referee-herb-dean-stands-by-the-fedor-emelianenko-stoppage |archive-date=18 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}. Mma.sbnation.com. Retrieved 26 November 2011.

Following his third loss in a row, Emelianenko was reportedly released from Strikeforce. UFC president Dana White stated he was being released, "Yeah, he's being cut."{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/fedor-emelianenko-released-by-strikeforce-following-third-loss-in-a-row |title=Fedor Emelianenko Released by Strikeforce Following Third Loss in a Row |date=4 August 2011 |work=MMA Weekly |access-date=4 August 2011 |archive-date=18 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118183446/http://mmaweekly.com/fedor-emelianenko-released-by-strikeforce-following-third-loss-in-a-row |url-status=live }} However, Emelianenko disputed White's claims, saying, "That's Dana White's style to make comments. I didn't have a contract with Strikeforce. My current contract is with Showtime. So I think people shouldn't pay attention to these "loud" comments."[http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Fedor-wants-to-fight-says-people-shouldnt-pay-attention-to-Dana-Whites-comments-13519 Fedor Emelianenko: I want to continue fighting | Strikeforce News | LowKick.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829005649/http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Fedor-wants-to-fight-says-people-shouldnt-pay-attention-to-Dana-Whites-comments-13519 |date=29 August 2011 }}. Lowkick.blitzcorner.com (11 August 2011). Retrieved 26 November 2011. According to M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan, Fedor was only under contract to Showtime and from there he fought under the Strikeforce banner, but was never a direct employee of Zuffa, and therefore was not "cut". "Strikeforce is not the only MMA promotion on Showtime so there are a number of options for Fedor which will be looked at," Kogan told MMA Weekly.{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/m-1-global-clarifies-fedor-emelianenkos-contract-open-to-hendo-rematch-on-showtime |title=M-1 Global Clarifies Fedor Emelianenko's Contract, Open to Hendo Rematch on Showtime |date=6 August 2011 |work=MMA Weekly |access-date=6 August 2011 |archive-date=18 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118183838/http://mmaweekly.com/m-1-global-clarifies-fedor-emelianenkos-contract-open-to-hendo-rematch-on-showtime |url-status=live }}

On 7 October 2011 Emelianenko stated "Yes, I've lost my last fights, but every time there were definite reasons for that. Some changes in my family took place at that time and they affected my performance. Certainly, there were mistakes in my preparations. Naturally, I was strained analyzing my fights,".{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} Four days later, Emelianenko continued on the subject: "In the three bouts I lost, I felt like I could've won. But the win somehow eluded me. I felt I could do it. I had chances, but God's will was different."{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}

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Following his stint in Strikeforce, Emelianenko fought Jeff Monson at M-1 Global on 20 November 2011 at the Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia.{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Monson-Confirms-November-M-1-Date-with-Emelianenko-35373|title=Monson Confirms November M-1 Date with Emelianenko|date=6 September 2011|publisher=sherdog.com|access-date=7 September 2011|archive-date=8 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008012425/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Monson-Confirms-November-M-1-Date-with-Emelianenko-35373|url-status=live}}

After four years, Emelianenko made his return to Japan—where he spent most of his career—at Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 on 31 December 2011, facing Satoshi Ishii. Emelianenko won by knockout in the first round.[http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Dream/Fedor-Emelianenko-vs-Satoshi-Ishii-likely-for-New-Years-Eve-14451 Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii likely for New Year's Eve | Dream News | LowKick.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123011725/http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Dream/Fedor-Emelianenko-vs-Satoshi-Ishii-likely-for-New-Years-Eve-14451 |date=23 November 2011 }}. Lowkick.blitzcorner.com (20 November 2011). Retrieved 26 November 2011.

On 21 June 2012 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Emelianenko faced three-time UFC heavyweight title contender Pedro Rizzo in an M-1 Global event.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/fedor-emelianenko-returns-to-action-this-june |title=Fedor Emelianenko Returns to Action This June |work=MMA Weekly |date=6 April 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012 |archive-date=29 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829094201/http://www.mmaweekly.com/fedor-emelianenko-returns-to-action-this-june |url-status=live }} Prior to the bout, it was rumored that Fedor would retire.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/report-fedor-reveals-retirement-plans|title=Report: Fedor Reveals Retirement Plans|date=6 August 2011|work=MMA Weekly|access-date=19 May 2012|archive-date=20 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520082106/http://www.mmaweekly.com/report-fedor-reveals-retirement-plans|url-status=live}} Originally denying retirement rumors, Emelianenko made his announcement post-fight after defeating Rizzo by knockout in the first two minutes of the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/7/3068817/morning-report-fedor-emelianenko-denies-retirement-brock-lesnar-rumors-ufc-mma|title=Morning Report: Fedor Emelianenko Denies Retirement, Brock Lesnar Rumored for UFC Return|date=7 June 2012|publisher=MMAFighting.com|access-date=9 June 2012|archive-date=9 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609201001/http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/7/3068817/morning-report-fedor-emelianenko-denies-retirement-brock-lesnar-rumors-ufc-mma|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/fedor-emelianenko-officially-retires-no-fantastic-offers-to-tempt-him|title=Fedor Emelianenko Officially Retires; No "Fantastic Offers" to Tempt Him|date=21 June 2012|work=MMA Weekly|access-date=22 June 2012|archive-date=24 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624010227/http://www.mmaweekly.com/fedor-emelianenko-officially-retires-no-fantastic-offers-to-tempt-him|url-status=live}}

Although Emelianenko retired as a competitor, he remained president of the Russian MMA Union.{{cite web|url=http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8041:the-russian-mma-union-has-elected-its-first-president-and-his-name-is-fedor-emelianenko&catid=34:organizations|title=The Russian MMA Union has elected its first president and his name is Fedor Emelianenko|date=17 May 2012|publisher=MiddleEasy.com|access-date=22 June 2012|archive-date=30 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130115153/http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8041:the-russian-mma-union-has-elected-its-first-president-and-his-name-is-fedor-emelianenko&catid=34:organizations|url-status=live}}

He was a top 10 heavyweight from January 2002 to July 2011 according to FightMatrix, holding the #1 rank from April 2003 to April 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/Fedor+Emelianenko/1486/|title=Fedor Emelianenko's MMA Ranking Profile|publisher=fightmatrix.com|access-date=15 February 2016|archive-date=3 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203053738/http://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/Fedor+Emelianenko/1486/|url-status=live}}

On 14 July 2015, after a three year hiatus from mixed martial arts, Emelianenko announced that he will be returning to active competition and has started training immediately. He was in negotiations with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA. In a statement released through his management, Emelianenko added that he has retired from his position at the Russian Ministry of Sport, and will put all attention toward his comeback.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/7/14/8963731/mma-legend-fedor-emelianenko-is-coming-out-of-retirement|title=MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko is coming out of retirement|date=14 July 2015|publisher=BloodyElbow.com|access-date=16 July 2015|archive-date=30 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130115152/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/7/14/8963731/mma-legend-fedor-emelianenko-is-coming-out-of-retirement|url-status=live}}

On 19 September 2015, at the Bellator 142 Dynamite 1 event, Fedor declared in English that he will fight on New Year's Eve for a newly created regional promotion in Japan, Rizin Fighting Federation, under the presidency of former Pride Fighting Championships boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara. Jaideep Singh and Tsuyoshi Kohsaka were initially in talks for being Fedor's opponent, but both fighters were ruled out for lack of competitiveness.{{cite web|title = Report: Fedor Emelianenko needs new opponent because Jaideep Singh is out of shape|url = http://www.mmamania.com/2015/10/28/9626394/report-fedor-emelianenko-needs-new-opponent-because-jaideep-singh-out-of-shape-mma|website = MMAmania.com|date = 28 October 2015|access-date = 2015-11-25|archive-date = 25 November 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151125233743/http://www.mmamania.com/2015/10/28/9626394/report-fedor-emelianenko-needs-new-opponent-because-jaideep-singh-out-of-shape-mma|url-status = live}}{{cite web|title = Fedor Emelianenko still without an opponent, Tsuyoshi Kosaka to face James Thompson at Rizin|url = http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/22/9770422/tsuyoshi-kosaka-wont-be-fedors-next-opponent-facing-james-thompson|website = MMA Fighting|date = 22 November 2015|access-date = 2015-11-25|archive-date = 26 November 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151126002914/http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/22/9770422/tsuyoshi-kosaka-wont-be-fedors-next-opponent-facing-james-thompson|url-status = live}} Singh was eventually confirmed as the opponent and The Last Emperor easily won his comeback fight in the first round by submission to punches.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/17/10484088/fedor-emelianenkos-opponent-announced-as-jaideep-singh-rizins|title=Fedor Emelianenko's opponent announced as Jaideep Singh, Rizin's original plan|date=17 December 2015|author=Marc Raimondi|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=18 December 2015|archive-date=20 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220090941/http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/17/10484088/fedor-emelianenkos-opponent-announced-as-jaideep-singh-rizins|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Rizin-FF-Iza-no-Mai-48359|title=Rizin FF – Iza no Mai|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2016-06-20|archive-date=16 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216065108/http://www.sherdog.com/events/Rizin-FF-Iza-no-Mai-48359|url-status=live}}

Emelianenko faced Fábio Maldonado on 17 June 2016 competing for a promotion on the regional circuit in St. Petersburg (Russia). Despite being dropped and nearly finished in the first round, Emelianenko rallied over the last two rounds and was awarded a controversial majority decision victory.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/fedor-emelianenko-wins-controversial-decision-over-fabio-maldonado-in-russia-231719673-mma.html|title=Fedor Emelianenko wins in controversial fashion in Russia|date=17 June 2016|author=Andreas Hale|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|access-date=14 January 2017|archive-date=14 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114064626/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/fedor-emelianenko-wins-controversial-decision-over-fabio-maldonado-in-russia-231719673-mma.html|url-status=live}} 4 of 5 media outlets scored the bout a draw.{{cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/7053/Fedor-Emelianenko-vs-F%C3%A1bio-Maldonado|title=Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabio Maldonado|date=17 June 2016|author=MMA Decisions|publisher=mmadecisions.com|access-date=18 June 2016|archive-date=28 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228094333/http://mmadecisions.com/decision/7053/Fedor-Emelianenko-vs-F%C3%A1bio-Maldonado|url-status=live}} All three judges being appointed by the Russian MMA Union was pondered as a conflict of interest.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/6/19/11972786/fedor-vs-maldonado-controversy-reveals-conflict-of-interest-at-efn-50|title=EFN 50: Fedor vs. Maldonado controversy reveals conflict of interest|date=19 June 2016|author=Karim Zidan|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|access-date=19 June 2016|archive-date=20 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620172846/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/6/19/11972786/fedor-vs-maldonado-controversy-reveals-conflict-of-interest-at-efn-50|url-status=live}} In turn, in mid-July the official result was overturned to a draw.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsjoe.ie/mma/the-result-of-fedor-emelianenkos-bizarre-fight-against-fabio-maldonado-has-been-overturned/87314|title=The result of Fedor Emelianenko's bizarre fight against Fabio Maldonado has reportedly been overturned|date=15 July 2016|author=Darragh Murphy|publisher=sportsjoe.ie.com}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} However, WMMAA has no real authority to change the outcome and its decision is merely symbolic in nature.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/fedor-emelianenkos-win-over-fabio-maldonado-overturned-but-russians-refuse-decision|title=Fedor Emelianenko's Win Over Fabio Maldonado Overturned But Russians Refuse Decision|date=15 July 2016|author=Ken Pishna|publisher=mma weekly.com|access-date=17 July 2016|archive-date=17 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717125709/http://www.mmaweekly.com/fedor-emelianenkos-win-over-fabio-maldonado-overturned-but-russians-refuse-decision|url-status=live}}

Emelianenko later announced that he was going to pursue his career and study all the proposals he had received; the most anticipated being the one from the UFC, which Emelianenko confirmed he received prior to the fight against Maldonado.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/6/18/11968872/mma-legend-fedor-emelianenko-will-fight-on-after-disappointing|title=MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko will 'fight on' after disappointing performance opposite Fabio Maldonado at EFN 50|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2016-06-18|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=2016-06-20|archive-date=20 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620102607/http://www.mmamania.com/2016/6/18/11968872/mma-legend-fedor-emelianenko-will-fight-on-after-disappointing|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/13/11925474/fedor-emeliananko-says-hes-closer-than-ever-to-signing-with-the-ufc|title=Fedor Emelianenko says he's closer than ever to signing with the UFC|last=Raimondi|first=Marc|date=2016-06-13|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2016-06-20|archive-date=16 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616014415/http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/13/11925474/fedor-emeliananko-says-hes-closer-than-ever-to-signing-with-the-ufc|url-status=live}}

On 19 November 2016, during the Bellator 165 broadcast it was announced that Emelianenko signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/fedor-signs-mult-fight-deal-with-bellator|title=Fedor Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Bellator|date=20 November 2016|access-date=20 February 2019|archive-date=20 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220135724/https://www.mmaweekly.com/fedor-signs-mult-fight-deal-with-bellator|url-status=live}}

On 20 November 2016 it was announced that Emelianenko would face Matt Mitrione at Bellator's 18 February 2017 show in San Jose, California at Bellator 172. The fight was canceled only few hours before the fight as Mitrione was suffering from kidney stones and the promoter was unable to line up a substitute opponent in such a short notice.{{cite news|last1=Gallegos|first1=Martin|title=Main event on MMA card in San Jose is canceled|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/18/main-event-on-mma-card-in-san-jose-is-cancelled/|work=San Jose Mercury News|date=18 February 2017|access-date=19 February 2017|archive-date=19 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219183129/http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/18/main-event-on-mma-card-in-san-jose-is-cancelled/|url-status=live}} This fight against Mitrione was rescheduled for the Bellator NYC on 24 June 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/20/14992292/fedor-emelianenko-vs-matt-mitrione-to-co-headline-bellator-180-in-new-york|title=Fedor Emelianko vs. Matt Mitrione to co-headline Bellator 180 in New York|date=2017-03-20|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-03-21|archive-date=21 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321041410/http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/20/14992292/fedor-emelianenko-vs-matt-mitrione-to-co-headline-bellator-180-in-new-york|url-status=live}} He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/19729669/matt-mitrione-knocks-fedor-emelianenko-first-round-bellator-nyc-madison-square-garden|title=Matt Mitrione knocks out Fedor Emelianenko in wild first round|date=24 June 2017|access-date=25 June 2017|website=ESPN|last=Okamoto|first=Brett|archive-date=29 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629040436/http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/19729669/matt-mitrione-knocks-fedor-emelianenko-first-round-bellator-nyc-madison-square-garden|url-status=live}}

In November 2017, Bellator announced the 2018 Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix that will crown the Bellator Heavyweight champion, vacated in May 2016 by Vitaly Minakov. Eight fighters will compete between February and December 2018.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/bellator-makes-2018-heavyweight-grand-prix-official-check-out-the-new-poster|title=Bellator makes 2018 heavyweight grand prix official – check out the new poster|date=2017-11-14|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-22|language=en-US|archive-date=22 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122221220/http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/bellator-makes-2018-heavyweight-grand-prix-official-check-out-the-new-poster|url-status=live}}

Emelianenko faced former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir at Bellator 198 on 28 April 2018. The bout was part of the opening round of the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/11/11/16637754/fedor-emelianenko-vs-frank-mir-targeted-bellator-heavyweight-tournament|title=Fedor Emelianenko vs. Frank Mir targeted for Bellator heavyweight tournament|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-11-22|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040233/https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/11/11/16637754/fedor-emelianenko-vs-frank-mir-targeted-bellator-heavyweight-tournament|url-status=live}} Emelianenko won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/bellator-198-results-fedor-emelianenko-stuns-frank-mir-with-first-round-tko|title=Bellator 198 results: Fedor Emelianenko stuns Frank Mir with first-round TKO|date=2018-04-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-04-29|language=en-US|archive-date=29 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429155514/http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/bellator-198-results-fedor-emelianenko-stuns-frank-mir-with-first-round-tko|url-status=live}} He next faced Chael Sonnen in the semi-finals at Bellator 208 on 13 October 2018. Emelianenko won the fight via TKO in the first round.

In October 2018, Fedor Emelianenko left the post of the Russian MMA Union's President. After this, he became the Honorary President and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Union.{{cite web |url=https://rsport.ria.ru/20181021/1144441867.html |title=Федор Емельяненко: продолжу заниматься укреплением позиций Союза ММА России |publisher=RIA Novosti |date=2018-10-21 |access-date=2021-03-11|language=ru}}{{cite web|url=https://unionmma.ru/about/presidium/|title=Союз ММА России. Президиум|publisher=Russian MMA Union|access-date=2021-03-11|language=ru|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121133024/https://unionmma.ru/about/presidium/|url-status=live}}

In the final, Emelianenko faced Ryan Bader for the vacant Bellator Heavyweight World Championship in the main event at Bellator 214 on 26 January 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-208-results-fedor-emelianenko-dismantles-chael-sonnen-sets-up-date-with-ryan-bader/|title=Bellator 208 results: Fedor Emelianenko dismantles Chael Sonnen, sets up date with Ryan Bader|website=CBSSports.com|date=14 October 2018 |access-date=27 January 2019|archive-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401191514/https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-208-results-fedor-emelianenko-dismantles-chael-sonnen-sets-up-date-with-ryan-bader/|url-status=live}} He lost the fight via knockout just 35 seconds into round one.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmajunkie.com/2019/01/bellator-214-results-ryan-bader-destroys-fedor-emelianenko-claims-second-title/amp|work=mmafighting.com|title=Bellator 214 results: Ryan Bader destroys Fedor Emelianenko, claims second title|date=26 January 2019|access-date=27 January 2019|archive-date=17 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617053111/https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/bellator-214-results-ryan-bader-destroys-fedor-emelianenko-claims-second-title/amp|url-status=live}}

Despite contemplating retirement, news surfaced on 15 June 2019, that Emelianenko had signed a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/06/fedor-emelianenko-signs-new-bellator-contract|title=Fedor Emelianenko not retiring, signs new multi-fight Bellator contract|author=Mike Bohn|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=15 June 2019|access-date=17 June 2019|archive-date=17 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617053056/https://mmajunkie.com/2019/06/fedor-emelianenko-signs-new-bellator-contract|url-status=live}}

Emelianenko fought Quinton Jackson on 29 December 2019 at a Bellator and Rizin co-produced event in Japan.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/fedor-emelianenko-vs-rampage-jackson-to-headline-bellator-japan-on-dec-29|work=mmajunkie.com|title=Fedor Emelianenko vs. Rampage Jackson to headline Bellator Japan on Dec. 29|date=9 October 2019|access-date=9 October 2019|archive-date=9 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009223638/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/fedor-emelianenko-vs-rampage-jackson-to-headline-bellator-japan-on-dec-29|url-status=live}} He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500|title=Fedor|access-date=26 November 2021|archive-date=26 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126091151/https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/mma/fighter/history/_/id/2335714/fedor-emelianenko|title=Fedor Emelianenko Fight Results and History|access-date=26 November 2021|archive-date=26 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126091149/https://www.espn.co.uk/mma/fighter/history/_/id/2335714/fedor-emelianenko|url-status=live}}

Emelianenko fought Timothy Johnson on 23 October 2021 at Bellator 269.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2021-06-25|title=Bellator announces Fedor Emelianenko return bout on Oct. 23 in Moscow, opponent to be determined|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/25/22550311/bellator-announces-fedor-emelianenko-return-bout-on-oct-23-in-moscow-opponent-to-be-determined|access-date=2021-06-25|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625153223/https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/25/22550311/bellator-announces-fedor-emelianenko-return-bout-on-oct-23-in-moscow-opponent-to-be-determined|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Bellator Moscow fight card: Fedor Emelianenko set to face Tim Johnson in main event from Russia|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-moscow-fight-card-fedor-emelianenko-set-to-face-tim-johnson-in-main-event-from-russia/|access-date=2021-08-05|website=CBSSports.com|date=5 August 2021 |language=en|archive-date=5 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805133902/https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-moscow-fight-card-fedor-emelianenko-set-to-face-tim-johnson-in-main-event-from-russia/|url-status=live}} He won the bout via knockout in round one.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-10-23|title=Bellator 269 Results: Fedor Emelianenko Stops Tim Johnson With Stunning KO|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/23/bellator-269-results-fedor-emelianenko-vs-tim-johnson/|access-date=2021-10-23|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=23 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023212254/https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/23/bellator-269-results-fedor-emelianenko-vs-tim-johnson/|url-status=live}}

Emelianenko faced Ryan Bader in a rematch for the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship on February 4, 2023 at Bellator 290.{{Cite web |title=Bellator 290: Fedor Emelianenko set for retirement bout against Ryan Bader in February showdown on CBS |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-290-fedor-emelianenko-set-for-retirement-bout-against-ryan-bader-in-february-showdown-on-cbs/ |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=CBSSports.com |date=18 November 2022 |language=en |archive-date=19 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119070505/https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-290-fedor-emelianenko-set-for-retirement-bout-against-ryan-bader-in-february-showdown-on-cbs/ |url-status=live }} He lost the bout via ground and pound TKO in the first round, retiring from MMA after the bout.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-02-04 |title=Bellator 290: Ryan Bader Stops Retiring Legend Fedor Emelianenko, Retains Title |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/04/bellator-290-ryan-bader-vs-fedor-emelianenko/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=5 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205062252/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/04/bellator-290-ryan-bader-vs-fedor-emelianenko/ |url-status=live }}

Emelianenko competed in combat sambo both before (1998-2000) and during (2000-2012) his MMA career. Before becoming a mixed martial artist he had already won several medals in competition, including bronze at both the 1998 and 2000 Russian Combat Sambo National Championships, gold at the 1998 Russian Armed Forces Championships, and gold at the 1999 European Combat Sambo Championships. After beginning his MMA career and parallel with his MMA run before his first retirement, he became a seven-time national champion (2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2008, 2009, 2012) and four-time world champion (2002, 2002, 2005, 2007) in combat sambo.

In 2002 Emelianenko won gold at the tournaments of both the FIAS World Combat Sambo Championships and the Russian Combat Sambo National Championships, as well as the WCSF World Combat Sambo Championships, for a total of three gold medals that year. His final match at the 2002 World Combat Sambo Championships was against Oleg Savitsky (United States), who he defeated by armbar submission.{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_pA_oHiCLo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/Y_pA_oHiCLo |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Before You Were Famous: Fedor|website=YouTube|date=9 April 2011 }}{{cbignore}}

In 2005 Emelianenko won gold at the tournaments of both the World Combat Sambo Championships and the Russian Combat Sambo National Championships yet again, receiving two more gold medals. At the 2005 world championships he went 3-0, defeating his second opponent by technical fall and his final opponent by submission.{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCuI37tCx4E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/ZCuI37tCx4E |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Fedor Emelianenko at Combat Sambo World Championships 2005|website=YouTube|date=4 April 2011 }}{{cbignore}} He also won several regional tournaments under the Combat Sambo Federation of Russia including the 2003 Union of Heroes Cup, 2003 Moscow Open, and 2004 Dagestan Open.

On November 10 2007, Emelianenko won his final world title in combat sambo at the FIAS World Sambo Championships in Prague. He went 3-0 in the tournament, defeating Rustamov Samad (Uzbekistan), Dimitrov Yancho (Bulgaria), and Begeza Vladimir (Ukraine) to win the gold medal.{{cite web|url=http://www.sambo.com/docs/world-2007-combat-100pluskg.jpg |title=Combat Sambo World Championship 2007 (100+ kg) |date=10 November 2007 |publisher=Sambo.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715234759/http://www.sambo.com/docs/world-2007-combat-100pluskg.jpg |archive-date=15 July 2011 }} In February of the same year, he won the Russian Combat Sambo National Championship by going 3-0 in that tournament as well. He defeated Rinat Kurbanov and Armen Arustamov both by early armbar submission, and accepted the forfeit of Maxim Novosiolov, who had injured his arm in his previous match.{{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/index_eng.shtml?id=145|title=Fedor Emelianenko once again becomes Combat Sambo Champion of Russia|date=12 February 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131061124/http://efedor.ru/index_eng.shtml?id=145|archive-date=31 January 2009|df=dmy-all}}

In 7-8 February 2008, he went 4-0 in the Russian Combat Sambo National Championship tournament in a twelve man bracket, with his final opponent being Stanislav Shushko, who he defeated by submission.[https://sambo.ru/events/2008/2/151/ 2008 Russia Combat Sambo Championship]. Feb 23, 2009. Retrieved Nov 16, 2024. See document titled "personal results."[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4bzmr "COMBAT SAMBO - Fedor Emelianenko vs Shushko Stanislavf (2008)."] Daily Motion. 2010. Less than a week later at the 14-16 February 2008 Russia's President's Cup Sambo tournament, Emelianenko went 3-0 again and won his second national title that year by defeating Kamil Chrobak (Czechia), Sang Soo Lee (Korea), and Blagoy Ivanov (Bulgaria).[https://www.sambo.ru/events/2008/2/155/ "2008 Cup of the President of the Russian Federation in Sambo."] Retrieved November 16, 2024. See document titled "Combat Sambo 100+ kg." In the November 13-17 2008 World Combat Sambo Championship tournament, Emelianenko would suffer his only combat sambo loss between 2000 and 2012, going 1-1 in the tournament. After defeating Kamil Chrobak (Czechia) by submission in the quarter-finals, he faced Blagoy Ivanov in the semi-finals. Despite having defeated Ivanov earlier that year, Emelianenko lost their rematch on points, leaving him with a bronze medal while Ivanov would go on to win the world tournament and the gold medal.[https://sambo.ru/events/2008/11/237/ 2008 World Combat Sambo Championship.] Retrieved November 16 2024. See the document titled "over 100 kg."

In 20-23 February 2009, he went 3-0 in the Russian Combat Sambo National Championship tournament by defeating Sokrat Kurbanov, Ivan Frolov, and Aleksey Knyazev.[https://sambo.ru/events/2009/2/277/ 2009 Russia Combat Sambo Championship]. Feb 23, 2009. Retrieved Nov 16, 2024. See document titled "100 kg." Knyazev would himself win gold at the World Combat Sambo Championships in Thessaloniki the same year that he lost to Emelianenko at the nationals.[https://judoinside.com/judoka/136667/Aleksey_Knyazev/judo-results Judo Inside: Aleksey Knyazev.] Retrieved November 16, 2024.

In 3-5 February 2012, Emelianenko competed in his final national combat sambo tournament. Out of a fourteen man bracket, Emelianenko went 4-0 in the tournament to win the 2012 Russian Combat Sambo National Championship at 100+ kg. After submitting Kirill Sidelnikov with an armlock in 11 seconds in the semi-finals, his final combat sambo bout for the finals was a quick and ceremonial armbar submission of his brother Alexander.[https://sambo.sport/en/news/pomnite-boy-bratev-emelyanenko-zavershilsya-za-7-sekund-/ "Do You Remember the Fight of Emelianenko Brothers (That Ended In 7 Seconds)?"] International Sambo Federation. April 1, 2020.{{cite web|url=http://sambo.ru/events/2012/2/917/|title=2012 Championship of Russia on combat sambo|publisher=Sambu.ru|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=8 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208113531/http://www.sambo.ru/events/2012/2/917/|url-status=live}}. See PDF titled Итоговый протокол.

Emelianenko's combat sambo record in the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012 tournaments documented above totaled 21 wins and 1 loss.

Sports Illustrated, among other publications, named Emelianenko as the top MMA fighter of the 2000s.−

• (18 December 2009), [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/magazine/specials/2000s/12/16/top.mma.fighters/ 2000s: Top 10 MMA Fighters]{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, Sports Illustrated Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (23 Dec 2009), [http://www.mmafighting.com/2009/12/23/fighter-of-the-decade-fedor-emelianenko Fighter of the Decade: Fedor Emelianenko] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100607003202/http://www.mmafighting.com/2009/12/23/fighter-of-the-decade-fedor-emelianenko/ |date=7 June 2010 }}, SB Nation (mmafighting), Retrieved 18 May 2014

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• (5 January 2010), [http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma/greatest-mma-fighters-2986/ The 10 Greatest Fighters of the Decade] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030114432/http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma/greatest-mma-fighters-2986/ |date=30 October 2014 }}, FIGHT! Magazine, Retrieved 18 May 2014

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• [http://martialarts.about.com/od/mmaandufc/a/mmafighterdecade2000.htm Fedor Emelianenko Is The MMA Fighter Of The Decade] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612163838/http://martialarts.about.com/od/mmaandufc/a/mmafighterdecade2000.htm |date=12 June 2015 }}, About.com, Retrieved 18 May 2014

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• (12 December 2009), [http://valetudo.ru/mma/articles/2000-fedoremlianenko-bes-fighter Fedor Emelianenko-Fighter Of The Decade (in Russian)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225051553/http://valetudo.ru/mma/articles/2000-fedoremlianenko-bes-fighter |date=25 February 2013 }}, ValeTudo.ru, Retrieved 18 May 2014

− Former combat sports fighters Chuck Norris and Mike Tyson; MMA fighters such as Junior dos Santos, Fabrício Werdum, Jose Aldo, Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov; and several publications have called Emelianenko the greatest mixed martial artist of all time.−

• (2 January 2014), [http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/1/2/5264884/bes-baddest-mma-greatest-of-all-time-tournament-fedor-emelianenko-mma-goat-ufc-pride BE's Baddest MMA Greatest of All Time Tournament Winner: Fedor Emelianenko] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105034146/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/1/2/5264884/bes-baddest-mma-greatest-of-all-time-tournament-fedor-emelianenko-mma-goat-ufc-pride |date=5 January 2014 }}, bloodyelbow.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (07-07-2013), [http://forums.sherdog.com/forums/f40/who-g-o-t-w-poll-2503923/ **Who is the G.O.A.T.** w/poll] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103123422/http://forums.sherdog.com/forums/f40/who-g-o-t-w-poll-2503923/ |date=3 January 2015 }} Sherdog forum, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (4 September 2012), [http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/9/4/3291524/fedor-emelianenko--greatest-fighter-brazilian-mma-news Fedor Emelianenko Voted The Greatest Fighter Of All Time By Brazilian Fans] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517182919/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/9/4/3291524/fedor-emelianenko--greatest-fighter-brazilian-mma-news |date=17 May 2014 }}, bloodyelbow.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (26 June 2010), [http://heavy.com/mma/strikeforce/2010/06/fedor-emelianenko-greatest-of-all-time/2/ Fedor Emelianenko: Greatest Of All Time] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414234700/http://heavy.com/mma/strikeforce/2010/06/fedor-emelianenko-greatest-of-all-time/2/ |date=14 April 2015 }}, Heavy.com, Retrieved 8 April 2015

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• (19 July 2013), [http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/19/4535462/morning-report-jose-aldo-says-fedor-emelianenko-is-the-greatest-fighter-all-time-ufc-nick-diaz Morning Report: Jose Aldo says Fedor Emelianenko is the greatest fighter of all-time] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517155550/http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/19/4535462/morning-report-jose-aldo-says-fedor-emelianenko-is-the-greatest-fighter-all-time-ufc-nick-diaz |date=17 May 2014 }}, mmafighting.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (1 October 2012), [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1355001-junior-dos-santos-fedor-is-the-greatest-of-all-time Junior dos Santos: 'Fedor Is the Greatest of All Time'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517212111/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1355001-junior-dos-santos-fedor-is-the-greatest-of-all-time |date=17 May 2014 }}, Bleacher report Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (22 October 2013), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMPSkODs3hE Fabrício Werdum "Fedor greater than Anderson Silva in history. Overeem scared of punches"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015084434/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMPSkODs3hE |date=15 October 2016 }}, fighthubtv.com (Official YouTube channel), Retrieved 24 May 2014

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• (18 February 2011), [http://www.mmamania.com/2011/2/18/2000864/ufc-quick-quote-shane-carwin-twitter-defends-fedor-emelianenkos-legacy UFC Quick Quote: Shane Carwin twitter defends Fedor Emelianenko's legacy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905201640/http://www.mmamania.com/2011/2/18/2000864/ufc-quick-quote-shane-carwin-twitter-defends-fedor-emelianenkos-legacy |date=5 September 2012 }}, mmamania.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014*(6 September 2008), [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/54789-the-top-10-myths-about-fedor-emelianenko The Top 10 Myths About Fedor Emelianenko] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517122754/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/54789-the-top-10-myths-about-fedor-emelianenko |date=17 May 2014 }}, Bleacher report, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (23 March 2012)[http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/3/23/2897477/mike-tyson-mma-rosie-odonnell-fedor-faber Mike Tyson And Rosie O'Donnell Talk Fedor Emelianenko, Urijah Faber And Love Of MMA] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517121211/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/3/23/2897477/mike-tyson-mma-rosie-odonnell-fedor-faber |date=17 May 2014 }}, bloodyelbow.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (4 July 2012), [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1235955-anderson-silva-vs-fedor-emelianenko-whos-the-greatest-of-all-time Anderson Silva vs. Fedor Emelianenko: Who's the Greatest of All Time?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517122903/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1235955-anderson-silva-vs-fedor-emelianenko-whos-the-greatest-of-all-time |date=17 May 2014 }}, Bleacher report, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• [http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/fedor-emelianenko-the-last-emperor "THE LAST EMPEROR" Fedor Emelianenko] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517151930/http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/fedor-emelianenko-the-last-emperor |date=17 May 2014 }}, tapology.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (18 November 2013), [http://sports.gunaxin.com/gsp-goat-after-ufc-167/169458 Is GSP the GOAT after UFC 167?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517153141/http://sports.gunaxin.com/gsp-goat-after-ufc-167/169458 |date=17 May 2014 }}, Gunaxin.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (17 March 2013), [http://www.theroar.com.au/2013/03/17/who-is-the-greatest-mma-fighter-of-all-time/ Who is the greatest MMA fighter of all time?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517115435/http://www.theroar.com.au/2013/03/17/who-is-the-greatest-mma-fighter-of-all-time/ |date=17 May 2014 }}, theroar.com.au, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• [http://fansided.com/2014/02/17/mmas-mount-rushmore/ MMA’s Mount Rushmore] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517120747/http://fansided.com/2014/02/17/mmas-mount-rushmore/ |date=17 May 2014 }}, fansided.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• [http://www.insidemma.com.au/fighters/4-the-last-emperor The Last Emperor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521104223/http://www.insidemma.com.au/fighters/4-the-last-emperor |date=21 May 2014 }}, Fight! Australia magazine, Retrieved 21 May 2014{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Matthew |date=May 21, 2023 |title=Khabib Nurmagomedov lists his 'MMA GOAT top 15' fighters |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/khabib-nurmagomedov-lists-his-mma-goat-top-15-fighters |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US |archive-date=7 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607072229/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/khabib-nurmagomedov-lists-his-mma-goat-top-15-fighters |url-status=live }} MMA referee John McCarthy, sports commentator Michael Schiavello and others, have compared Emelianenko's impact and legacy in MMA to the likes of Muhammad Ali, Pelé, Wayne Gretzky, and their legacies in their respective sports.−
• (19 September 2014) THE VOICE VERSUS: FEDOR "...if boxing has Ali, football has Pele and basketball has Jordan; then mixed martial arts has Fedor Emelianenko..." min 0.10, AXS TV Retrieved 1 October 2014

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• ( 13 July 2012) [http://msn.foxsports.com/ufc/story/Fedor-Emelianenko-retires-give-his-due-for-MMA-career-070712 Emelianenko deserving of MMA respect ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921022500/http://msn.foxsports.com/ufc/story/Fedor-Emelianenko-retires-give-his-due-for-MMA-career-070712 |date=21 September 2012 }}, foxsports, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (19 July 2008), [https://www.espn.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=3494532 Emelianenko ready to cement his stature], ESPN, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (29 July 2011), [https://www.latimes.com/health/la-xpm-2011-jul-29-la-heb-fedor-emelianenko-mma-fighter-20110729-story.html MMA: Fedor Emelianenko takes on Dan Henderson, but should he retire?], Los Angeles Times, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (4 July 2012), [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1235955-anderson-silva-vs-fedor-emelianenko-whos-the-greatest-of-all-time Anderson Silva vs. Fedor Emelianenko: Who's the Greatest of All Time?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517122903/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1235955-anderson-silva-vs-fedor-emelianenko-whos-the-greatest-of-all-time |date=17 May 2014 }}, Bleacher report, Retrieved 17 May 2014 Sports and MMA media, ESPN, Bleacher Report, Sherdog, SB Nation (mmafighting) and Fight Matrix, list him as the greatest MMA heavyweight fighter of all time.−
• (28 December 2012) [https://insider.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/8786568/mma-fedor-emelianenko-antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-mirko-filipovic-top-all-time-heavyweights MMA10: Top all-time heavyweights], ESPN Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (16 December 2011) [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/985239-the-20-greatest-heavyweights-in-mma-history/page/21 The 20 Greatest Heavyweights in MMA History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517122913/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/985239-the-20-greatest-heavyweights-in-mma-history/page/21 |date=17 May 2014 }}, Bleacher report Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (10 September 2011) [http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/MMAs-AllTime-Heavyweights-35201 MMA'S ALL-TIME HEAVYWEIGHTS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110001342/http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/MMAs-AllTime-Heavyweights-35201 |date=10 November 2013 }}, Sherdog Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• [http://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/23/fedor-emelianenko FEDOR EMELIANENKO Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701093338/http://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/23/fedor-emelianenko |date=1 July 2014 }}, mmafighting.com, Retrieved 18 May 2014

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• (20 October 2013) [http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/10/20/4859064/ufc-166-aftermath-cain-velasquezs-path-to-becoming-all-time-best-is UFC 166 Aftermath: Cain Velasquez's path to becoming all-time best is clear] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023145434/http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/10/20/4859064/ufc-166-aftermath-cain-velasquezs-path-to-becoming-all-time-best-is |date=23 October 2013 }}, mmafighting.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014

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• (13 Jun 2011), [https://www.sbnation.com/mma/2011/6/13/2219991/ufc-131-results-heavyweights-shane-carwin-mma-news UFC 131 Results: Shane Carwin And The Death Of An Era] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005152048/https://www.sbnation.com/mma/2011/6/13/2219991/ufc-131-results-heavyweights-shane-carwin-mma-news |date=5 October 2017 }}, SB Nation, Retrieved 18 May 2014

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• (Last Updated: 5/13/2014) [http://www.fightmatrix.com/all-time-mma-rankings/ Computerized All-Time Mixed Martial Arts Rankings] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415202730/https://www.fightmatrix.com/all-time-mma-rankings/ |date=15 April 2021 }}, FightMatrix.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014 Emelianenko is also the longest-reigning heavyweight lineal champion.−
• [http://espn.go.com/mma/feature/video/_/id/8755113/num/10 MMA Heavyweight Championship Lineage Timeline] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405234116/http://espn.go.com/mma/feature/video/_/id/8755113/num/10 |date=5 April 2015 }}, ESPN, Retrieved 6 April 2015

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• [http://www.fightmatrix.com/lineal-championship-histories/heavyweights/ Lineal Championship Histories - Heavyweights] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408190606/http://www.fightmatrix.com/lineal-championship-histories/heavyweights/ |date=8 April 2015 }}, Fight Matrix, Retrieved 6 April 2015

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• [http://www.fightmatrix.com/historical-mma-rankings/generated-historical-rankings/?Issue=33&Division=-1 Generated Historical Ranking - Pound For Pound] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517151344/http://www.fightmatrix.com/historical-mma-rankings/generated-historical-rankings/?Issue=33&Division=-1 |date=17 May 2014 }}, Fight Matrix, Retrieved 17 May 2014

• (29 July 2011)[http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/28/2247829/ungodly-numbers-a-look-at-fedor-emelianenko By the numbers: The career statistics of Fedor Emelianenko] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517132651/http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/28/2247829/ungodly-numbers-a-look-at-fedor-emelianenko |date=17 May 2014 }}, mmamania.com, Retrieved 17 May 2014 As of 2021, Emelianenko has defeated seven former UFC champions. In 2020, UFC President Dana White stated that the only fight he regrets not having made was a match between Emelianenko and Brock Lesnar, when Lesnar was the UFC heavyweight champion.{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3044494/ufc-brock-lesnar-vs-fedor-emelianenko-only|title=UFC: Brock vs Fedor only fight Dana regrets never making|date=3 January 2020|access-date=3 January 2020|archive-date=3 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103140227/https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3044494/ufc-brock-lesnar-vs-fedor-emelianenko-only|url-status=live}}

Although Emelianenko is mainly known as a striker, he is considered to excel in all of the attributes of the MMA game. MMA analyst Jack Slack wrote that, "very few men can claim to have Olympic alternate level judo and still able to out-strike the best kickboxer in MMA history".Note: Jack Slack is a notable lead analyst in the world of MMA. His articles are regularly re-posted on the [http://www.ufc.com/search?query=jack+slack UFC Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006110819/http://www.ufc.com/search?query=jack+slack |date=6 October 2014 }}.

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• Slack, Jack (3 June 2012) [http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/6/3/3059390/analyzing-fedor-revolutionizing-ground-and-pound Analyzing Fedor: Revolutionizing Ground And Pound] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122091950/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/6/3/3059390/analyzing-fedor-revolutionizing-ground-and-pound |date=22 January 2014 }}, SB Nation (bloodyelbow.com), Retrieved 3 October 2014

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• Slack, Jack (31 May 2012) [http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/5/31/3053056/fedor-emelianenko-striking-technique-pride Analyzing Fedor: The Striking Of The Emperor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517214206/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/5/31/3053056/fedor-emelianenko-striking-technique-pride |date=17 May 2014 }}, SB Nation (bloodyelbow.com), Retrieved 5 October 2014

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• Slack, Jack, Lead MMA Analyst (22 March 2013) [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1575450-jack-slacks-top-7-strikers-in-mma-to-date/page/8 Jack Slack's Top 7 Strikers in MMA to Date] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122142219/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1575450-jack-slacks-top-7-strikers-in-mma-to-date/page/8 |date=22 January 2016 }}, Bleacher Report Retrieved 5 October 2014 Mixed martial arts champion and commentator Bas Rutten described Emelianenko's versatility as, "if you give him an arm, he arm-bars you. If you give him a leg, he leg locks you. If you give him a punch, he knocks you out."{{cite book|author=Jonathan Snowden|title=Total Mma: Inside Ultimate Fighting|url=https://archive.org/details/totalmmainsideul0000snow|date=2010|publisher=ECW Press|isbn=978-15-549033-7-5|url-access=registration}}

From 2000 to 2010, Emelianenko went over ten years and 33 fights with only one loss in professional MMA, a controversial doctor's stoppage after being cut by an accidental foul by Tsuyoshi Kohsaka (who he later TKO'd in a separate bout). Simultaneously he went undefeated in dozens of combat sambo fights across ten national and international tournaments, winning gold in all of them. Among his MMA wins in this time were four former UFC Heavyweight Champions (Coleman, Randleman, Sylvia, and Arlovski), the only other PRIDE Heavyweight Champion (Nogueira, also a future interim UFC Heavyweight Champion), a former K-1 and Glory Heavyweight Champion (Schilt), a future Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion (Sobral), a K-1 World Grand Prix Champion (Hunt), and the 2006 PRIDE Open-Weight Grand Prix Champion (Filipović).

Emelianenko medaled in at least 20 combat sambo tournaments, including 16 golds, 1 silver, and 3 bronzes.

In the stand-up, Emelianenko's aggressive boxing makes a wide usage of the "Russian hook" or casting punch popularised by Igor Vovchanchyn,{{cite news |last=Wilcox |first=Nate |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/5/6/867299/igor-vovchanchyn-the-man-who |title=Igor Vovchanchyn: The Man Who Showed Fedor How to Punch |work=Bloody Elbow |date=2009-05-06 |access-date=2015-12-29 |archive-date=30 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130115152/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/5/6/867299/igor-vovchanchyn-the-man-who |url-status=live }} as well as other types of more technical power punches to the body and head. This, combined with smart footwork, allows him to disrupt the offence of more scientific strikers and land strikes. He frequently darts into striking range with either a left hook or an overhand right to disrupt counterpunches, resulting in a flurry of punches that often stun or flatten his opponents.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}

Emelianenko has shown a high level acumen of hip throws from judo and sambo to bring his adversary to the ground, preferring to work from the clinch as opposed to the more common leg take downs. Once on the mat, he favors a strategy of ground-and-pound executed with viciousness and dynamism, able to negate his opponent's work from the bottom and cause damage with heavy strikes. He rarely seeks to improve position over his opponent, instead attacking freely from positions widely considered as dangerous, sometimes baiting for submissions in order to create openings.

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• Bellator MMA
• Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Finalist
• PRIDE Fighting Championships
• PRIDE Heavyweight Championship (One time; Last){{cite web|url=http://www.pridefc.com/pride2005/champions.htm|title=Pride Champions|publisher=PrideFC.com|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=24 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524192344/http://www.pridefc.com/pride2005/champions.htm|url-status=dead}}
• Three successful title defenses
• PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion
• Fighting Network RINGS
• RINGS Heavyweight Champion (One time; Last)
• RINGS Openweight Championship (One time; Last){{cite web|url=http://prowrestlinghistory.com/shoot/rings/ringstitle.html|title=Rings Title History|publisher=ProWrestlingHistory.com|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=21 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521212429/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/shoot/rings/ringstitle.html|url-status=live}}
• RINGS 2001 Absolute Class Tournament Winner{{cite web|url=http://prowrestlinghistory.com/shoot/rings/ringsmisctny.html|title=Rings Misc Tournaments|publisher=ProWrestlingHistory.com|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=28 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128033039/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/shoot/rings/ringsmisctny.html|url-status=live}}
• RINGS 2001 Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner{{cite web|url=http://prowrestlinghistory.com/shoot/rings/ringstitletny.html|title=Rings Title Tournaments|publisher=ProWrestlingHistory.com|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=7 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407035948/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/shoot/rings/ringstitletny.html|url-status=live}}
• World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts
• WAMMA Heavyweight Championship (One time; First; Last){{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/13659/fedor-emelianenko-to-receive-wamma-championship-ring-at-affliction-weigh-ins.mma|title=Fedor Emelianenko receives WAMMA championship ring on Jan. 23|date=7 January 2009|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090323071019/http://mmajunkie.com/news/13659/fedor-emelianenko-to-receive-wamma-championship-ring-at-affliction-weigh-ins.mma|archive-date=23 March 2009|df=dmy-all}}
• Nikkan Sports
• 2012 Mixed Martial Arts MVP{{cite web|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/p-bt-tp0-20121221-1062359.html|title=Strength forever! Fedor Prize / Battle retirement|date=21 December 2012|publisher=nikkansports.com|access-date=21 December 2012|archive-date=24 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224002949/http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/p-bt-tp0-20121221-1062359.html|url-status=live}}
• Sports Illustrated
• 2000s Fighter of the Decade{{cite magazine|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/magazine/specials/2000s/12/17/mma.highlights.lowlights/index.html|title=MMA: Highlights and lowlights|last=Gross|first=Josh|date=18 December 2009|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=8 February 2012|archive-date=3 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103212254/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/magazine/specials/2000s/12/17/mma.highlights.lowlights/index.html|url-status=dead}}
• 2000s Fight of the Decade vs. Mirko Cro Cop on 28 August 2005
• 2009 Knockout of the Year vs. Andrei Arlovski on 24 January{{cite magazine|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/josh_gross/12/28/mma.awards/index.html|title=SI.com's 2009 MMA Awards|last=Gross|first=Josh|date=28 December 2009|magazine=Sports Illustrated|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924081034/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/josh_gross/12/28/mma.awards/index.html|archive-date=24 September 2010}}
• MMAFighting.com
• 2000s Fighter of the Decade{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2009/12/23/fighter-of-the-decade-fedor-emelianenko|title=Fighter of the Decade: Fedor Emelianenko|last=Smith|first=Michael David|date=23 December 2009|publisher=MMAFighting.com|access-date=8 February 2012|archive-date=7 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100607003202/http://www.mmafighting.com/2009/12/23/fighter-of-the-decade-fedor-emelianenko/|url-status=live}}
• 2005 Fight of the Year vs. Mirko Cro Cop on 28 August 2005{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2007/01/01/mmafightingcom-2006-year-end-awards|title=MMAFighting.com 2006 Year End Awards|publisher=MMAFighting.com|access-date=27 May 2012|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121201929/https://www.mmafighting.com/2007/01/01/mmafightingcom-2006-year-end-awards|url-status=live}}
• 2005 Heavyweight of the Year
• 2004 Heavyweight of the Year
• 2003 Heavyweight of the Year
• FIGHT! Magazine
• 2000s Fighter of the Decade{{cite web|url=http://news.fightmagazine.com/greatest-mma-fighters-2986/|title=Fedor Emelianenko – Fighter of the Decade|date=25 December 2009|publisher=FightMagazine.com|access-date=8 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100108184859/http://news.fightmagazine.com/greatest-mma-fighters-2986/|archive-date=8 January 2010|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
• CombatPress.com
• 2018 Comeback Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=http://combatpress.com/2019/01/combat-press-2018-mma-awards-comeback-fighter-of-the-year-fedor-emelianenko/|title=With his successful tournament performances in 2018, Emelianenko has emerged as a top heavyweight for Bellator MMA.|date=10 January 2019|author=Bryan Henderson|publisher=CombatPress.com|access-date=3 February 2019|archive-date=4 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204014147/http://combatpress.com/2019/01/combat-press-2018-mma-awards-comeback-fighter-of-the-year-fedor-emelianenko/|url-status=live}}
• ValeTudo.ru
• 2000s Fighter of the Decade{{cite web|url=http://valetudo.ru/mma/articles/2000-fedoremlianenko-bes-fighter|title=The 10 Greatest Fighters of the Decade|last=Acosta|first=Danny|date=5 January 2010|publisher=FightMagazine.com|access-date=8 December 2012|archive-date=25 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225051553/http://valetudo.ru/mma/articles/2000-fedoremlianenko-bes-fighter|url-status=live}}
• Bleacher Report
• Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193412-mixed-martial-arts-hall-of-fame-the-first-class/page/21|title=Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame: The First Class|date=5 June 2009|publisher=BleacherReport.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309130639/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193412-mixed-martial-arts-hall-of-fame-the-first-class/page/21|archive-date=9 March 2014|df=dmy-all}}
• 2000s Fighter of the Decade{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/313619-mma-awards-of-the-decade/page/17|title=MMA Awards of the Decade: Fighter of the Decade|date=23 December 2009|publisher=BleacherReport.com|access-date=8 February 2012|archive-date=20 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420171252/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/313619-mma-awards-of-the-decade/page/17|url-status=live}}
• 2000s Heavyweight of the Decade{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/313619-mma-awards-of-the-decade/page/15|title=MMA Awards of the Decade: Heavyweight of the Decade|date=23 December 2009|publisher=BleacherReport.com|access-date=8 February 2012|archive-date=21 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421075949/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/313619-mma-awards-of-the-decade/page/15|url-status=live}}
• About.com
• 2000s Fighter of the Decade{{cite web|url=http://martialarts.about.com/od/mmaandufc/a/mmafighterdecade2000.htm|title=Fedor Emelianenko Is The MMA Fighter of the Decade|last=Rousseau|first=Robert|publisher=About.com|access-date=19 May 2012|archive-date=12 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612163838/http://martialarts.about.com/od/mmaandufc/a/mmafighterdecade2000.htm|url-status=dead}}
• Yahoo! Sports
• 2000s Fight of the Decade vs. Mirko Cro Cop on 28 August 2005{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/The-best-of-the-decade-10-best-MMA-fights?urn=mma-205573|title=The best of the decade: 10 best MMA fights|last=Cofield|first=Steve|date=30 November 2009|publisher=YahooSports.com|access-date=14 January 2017|archive-date=3 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803122352/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/|url-status=live}}
• Sherdog
• 2009 Knockout of the Year vs. Andrei Arlovski on 24 January{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-Knockout-of-the-Year-22019|title=Sherdog's Knockout of the Year|last=Probst|first=Jason|date=13 January 2010|publisher=sherdog.com|access-date=4 February 2010|archive-date=8 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100208232644/http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-Knockout-of-the-Year-22019|url-status=live}}
• Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/3/Imagining-an-MMA-Hall-of-Fame-The-Inaugural-Class-71439|title=Imagining an MMA Hall of Fame: The Inaugural Class - Fedor Emelianenko|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020357/http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/3/Imagining-an-MMA-Hall-of-Fame-The-Inaugural-Class-71439|url-status=live}}
• Inside MMA
• 2009 KO Punch of the Year Bazzie Award vs. Andrei Arlovski on 24 January{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/4/The-Weekly-Wrap-Dec-26-Jan-1-21824|title=THE WEEKLY WRAP: DEC. 26 – JAN. 1: 2009 Awards|publisher=sherdog.com|access-date=29 December 2012|archive-date=6 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306090133/http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/4/The-Weekly-Wrap-Dec-26-Jan-1-21824|url-status=live}}
• CagePotato
• 2009 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=http://www.cagepotato.com/potato-awards-best-and-worst-2009/|title=The Potato Awards: Best and Worst of 2009|date=15 March 2010|publisher=cagepotato.com|access-date=22 December 2012|archive-date=13 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150613044905/http://www.cagepotato.com/potato-awards-best-and-worst-2009/|url-status=live}}
• 2008 Beatdown of the Year vs. Tim Sylvia on 19 July{{cite web|url=http://www.cagepotato.com/potato-awards-best-and-worst-2008/|title=The Potato Awards: The Best and Worst of 2008|date=13 June 2015|publisher=cagepotato.com|access-date=22 December 2012|archive-date=13 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150613034104/http://www.cagepotato.com/potato-awards-best-and-worst-2008/|url-status=live}}
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
• 2005 Most Outstanding Fighter
• Black Belt Magazine
• 2004 NHB Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/719 |title=Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee Directory |work=Blackbeltmag.com |access-date=24 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090309234705/http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/719 |archive-date=9 March 2009 }}Quadros, Stephen (November 2005) {{cite web |url=http://blackbeltmag.com/archives/723 |title=Fedor Emelianenko: 2004 NHB Fighter of the Year |access-date=2013-05-22 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091112160721/http://blackbeltmag.com/archives/723 |archive-date=12 November 2009 |df=dmy-all }}. Blackbeltmag.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
• FightMatrix.com
• 2005 Most Noteworthy Match of the Year vs. Mirko Cro Cop on 28 August{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmatrix.com/fightmatrix-awards/|title=FightMatrix MMA Awards|publisher=FightMatrix.com|access-date=8 February 2012|archive-date=16 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116063132/http://www.fightmatrix.com/fightmatrix-awards/|url-status=live}}
• 2004 Most Noteworthy Match of the Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira on 31 December
• 2003 Most Noteworthy Match of the Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira on 16 March
• 2003 Fighter of the Year

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• SportAccord
• 2013 SportAccord World Combat Games Sambo Ambassador[https://archive.today/20130415182758/http://www.sambo-fias.org/news/2012/12/7/Za%2010%20mesyacev%20do%20starta%20II%20Igr%20Edinoborstv%20stalo%20izvestno%20imya%20POSLA%20SAMBO За 10 месяцев до старта II Игр Единоборств стало известно имя ПОСЛА САМБО] (10 Months Before the Start of the Games Combat II Learned the Name of the Sambo Ambassador). sambo-fias.org (7 December 2012).
• 2010 SportAccord World Combat Games Sambo Ambassador{{cite web|url=http://www.worldcombatgames.com/en/content/ambassadors-0-9 |title=Ambassadors |publisher=WorldCombatGames.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831073142/http://www.worldcombatgames.com/en/content/ambassadors-0-9 |archive-date=31 August 2010 }}
• Fédération Internationale Amateur de Sambo
• FIAS Hall of Fame{{cite web|url=https://sambo.sport/en/fias/halloffame/fedor-vladimirovich-emelyanenko/|title=Hall of Fame|publisher=Sambo-FIAS.org|access-date=2 May 2020|archive-date=31 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731065610/https://sambo.sport/en/fias/halloffame/fedor-vladimirovich-emelyanenko/|url-status=live}}
• 2008 FIAS World Combat Sambo Championships Bronze Medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2008/11/16/fedor-emelianenko-loses-at-2008-world-combat-sambo-championships/|title=Fedor Emelianenko loses at 2008 World Combat Sambo Championships|date=16 November 2008|publisher=MMAMania.com|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=22 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222043610/http://www.mmamania.com/2008/11/16/fedor-emelianenko-loses-at-2008-world-combat-sambo-championships/|url-status=live}}
• 2007 FIAS World Combat Sambo Championships Gold Medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.sambo.com/docs/world-2007-combat-100pluskg.jpg |title=Combat Sambo World Championship 2007 (100+ kg) |date=10 November 2007 |publisher=Sambo.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715234759/http://www.sambo.com/docs/world-2007-combat-100pluskg.jpg |archive-date=15 July 2011 }}
• 2005 FIAS World Combat Sambo Championships Gold Medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCuI37tCx4E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/ZCuI37tCx4E |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Fedor Emelianenko at Combat Sambo World Championships 2005|website=YouTube|date=4 April 2011 }}{{cbignore}}
• 2002 FIAS World Combat Sambo Championships Gold Medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_pA_oHiCLo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/Y_pA_oHiCLo |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Before You Were Famous: Fedor|website=YouTube|date=9 April 2011 }}{{cbignore}}
• World Combat Sambo Federation
• 2002 WCSF World Combat Sambo Championships Gold Medalist
• European Combat Sambo Federation
• 1999 European Combat Sambo Championships Gold Medalist
• All-Russia Sambo Federation
• Russian Combat Sambo National Championship (2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012){{cite web|url=http://www.sambo.com/results-combat-kstovo-6-05.html |title=2005 Russia Combat Sambo Championship |date=10 June 2005 |publisher=Sambo.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113224531/http://www.sambo.com/results-combat-kstovo-6-05.html |archive-date=13 November 2007 }}{{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/index_eng.shtml?id=145|title=Fedor Emelianenko once again becomes Combat Sambo Champion of Russia|date=12 February 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131061124/http://efedor.ru/index_eng.shtml?id=145|archive-date=31 January 2009|df=dmy-all}}{{cite web|url=http://sambo.ru/events/2008/2/151/|title=2008 Championship of Russia on combat sambo|publisher=Sambu.ru|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=1 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301102008/http://sambo.ru/events/2008/2/151/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://sambo.ru/events/2009/2/277/|title=2009 Championship of Russia on combat sambo|publisher=Sambu.ru|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=1 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301101145/http://sambo.ru/events/2009/2/277/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://sambo.ru/events/2012/2/917/|title=2012 Championship of Russia on combat sambo|publisher=Sambu.ru|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-date=8 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208113531/http://www.sambo.ru/events/2012/2/917/|url-status=live}}
• 2008 President's Cup Combat Sambo Gold Medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.sambo.com/results-russian-president-cup-08-en.html |title=Results of International Sambo Competitions "Russian Federation President's Cup" 2008 |date=16 February 2008 |publisher=Sambo.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080227200637/http://www.sambo.com/results-russian-president-cup-08-en.html |archive-date=27 February 2008 }}
• Combat Sambo Federation of Russia
• Russian Combat Sambo National Championship 3rd Place (1998, 2000)
• 2004 Dagestan Open Combat Sambo Gold Medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.bsambo.ru/news/2004/09/261827_4657.shtml|title=September 25 Championship held in Dagestan in Combat Sambo.|publisher=bsambo.ru|access-date=18 October 2012|archive-date=6 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306084500/http://www.bsambo.ru/news/2004/09/261827_4657.shtml|url-status=dead}}
• 2003 Union of Heroes Cup Combat Sambo Gold Medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.bsambo.ru/articles/geroi2003.shtml|title=International tournament for the Cup of the Union of Heroes of the Russian Federation|publisher=bsambo.ru|access-date=18 October 2012|archive-date=6 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306085025/http://www.bsambo.ru/articles/geroi2003.shtml|url-status=dead}}
• 2003 Moscow Open Combat Sambo Gold Medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.bsambo.ru/articles/pobmosk4.shtml|title=The winners of the fourth Open Moscow sambo for prizes of Honored Master of Sports of Elijah Tsipurskogo (19 April 2003)|publisher=bsambo.ru|access-date=18 October 2012|archive-date=18 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418091258/http://bsambo.ru/articles/pobmosk4.shtml|url-status=dead}}
• 1998 Russian Armed Forces Championships Absolute Silver Medalist
• 1998 Russian Armed Forces Championships Gold Medalist
• Federal Executive Body in the Field of Physical Culture & Sports
• Honored Master of Sport (2006){{cite web|url=http://oskol-sport.ru/istor.html|title=Information on the Development of Physical Culture and Sports: Stary Oskol|publisher=oskol-sport.ru|access-date=1 December 2012|archive-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026104529/http://oskol-sport.ru/istor.html|url-status=live}}
• International Master of Sport (1998)
• Master of Sport (1997)

• International Judo Federation
• 1999 Sofia Liberation A-Team Senior Bronze Medalist{{cite web|url=https://www.judoinside.com/judoka/8554/Fedor_Emelianenko/|title=Fedor Emelianenko|publisher=JudoInside.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503091633/http://www.judoinside.com/judoka/view/8554/fedor_emelyanenko/|archive-date=3 May 2012|df=dmy-all}}
• 1999 Moscow International Tournament Senior Bronze Medalist
• Russian Judo Federation
• Russian National Championship Senior Absolute 3rd Place (1999)
• Russian National Championship Senior 3rd Place (1998)
• Federal Executive Body in the Field of Physical Culture & Sports
• International Master of Sport (2000)
• Master of Sport (1997)

• All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion
• 2009 Russian Male Athlete of the Year{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
• International Olympic Committee
• 2014 Winter Olympics Belgorod Torchbearer{{cite web|url=http://wmmaa.org/en/news/277-fedor-emelianenko-carries-olympic-fire-in-belgorod|title=Fedor Emelianenko carries Olympic fire in Belgorod|date=17 January 2014|publisher=WMMA.org|access-date=21 January 2014|archive-date=3 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203124752/http://wmmaa.org/en/news/277-fedor-emelianenko-carries-olympic-fire-in-belgorod|url-status=dead}}
• 2008 Summer Olympics Russian Torchbearer{{cite web|url=http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/en/journey/petersburg/photos/n214293230.shtml|title=Photo: Torchbearer Fedor Emelianenko waves to crowd|date=5 April 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080409182509/http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/en/journey/petersburg/photos/n214293230.shtml|archive-date=9 April 2008|df=dmy-all}}
• National Sports Award "Glory"
• 2007 Fair Play Glory Award{{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/news/184.html |title=Федор Емельяненко удостоен премии "Слава" за джентльменское поведение (Fedor Emelianenko awarded "Glory" for a gentleman's behavior) |date=25 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131184113/http://efedor.ru/news/184.html |archive-date=31 January 2009 }}
• Russian Union of Martial Arts
• 2006 Most Outstanding Victory of the Year Golden Belt Award{{cite web|url=http://www.rsbi.ru/events/039_2.html|title=Winners of the annual national award in the field of martial arts 'Golden Belt' 2006|publisher=rsbi.ru|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014213015/http://www.rsbi.ru/events/039_2.html|archive-date=14 October 2012|df=dmy-all}}
• Imperial Society of Russia
• First Class Golden Order of the Romanov Family of St. Nicholas II (2010){{cite web|url=http://sport.bigmir.net/boks/mma/556981|title=The Russian fighter Fedor Emelianenko mixed martial became a Knight of the Golden Order of the Romanov family of St. Nicholas II, 1 st degree .|date=10 April 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617203144/http://sport.bigmir.net/boks/mma/556981|archive-date=17 June 2013|df=dmy-all}}
• Russian Federation National State Decorations Committee
• First Class Order of Peter the Great (2007){{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/index_eng.shtml?id=168|title=Fedor Emelianenko awarded Order of Peter the Great of the first degree|date=11 November 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006080230/http://www.efedor.ru/index_eng.shtml?id=168|archive-date=6 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}
• Second Class Order For Merit to the Fatherland (2007){{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/news/153.html |title=Награда… за патриотизм (The award .. for patriotism ) |date=8 June 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921222138/http://efedor.ru/news/153.html |archive-date=21 September 2010 }}

{{Col-end}}

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| ko-wins= 16

| ko-losses= 6

| sub-wins= 15

| sub-losses= 1

| dec-wins= 9

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{{MMA record start}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|40–7 (1)

|Ryan Bader

|TKO (punches)

|Bellator 290

|{{dts|2023|February|4}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:30

|Inglewood, California, United States

|{{small|For the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 40–6 (1)

| Timothy Johnson

| KO (punches)

| Bellator 269

| {{dts|2021|October|23}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:46

| Moscow, Russia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 39–6 (1)

| Quinton Jackson

| TKO (punches)

| Bellator 237

| {{dts|2019|December|29}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:44

| Saitama, Japan

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 38–6 (1)

| Ryan Bader

| TKO (punches)

| Bellator 214

| {{dts|2019|January|26}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:35

| Inglewood, California, United States

| {{small|Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final. For the vacant Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 38–5 (1)

| Chael Sonnen

| TKO (punches)

| Bellator 208

| {{dts|2018|October|13}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:46

| Uniondale, New York, United States

| {{small|Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 37–5 (1)

| Frank Mir

| KO (punches)

| Bellator 198

| {{dts|2018|April|28}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:48

| Rosemont, Illinois, United States

| {{small|Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.}}

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 36–5 (1)

| Matt Mitrione

| TKO (punches)

| Bellator NYC

| {{dts|2017|June|24}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:14

| New York City, New York, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 36–4 (1)

| Fábio Maldonado

| Decision (majority)

| Fight Nights Global 50

| {{dts|format=dmy|2016|June|17}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Saint Petersburg, Russia

| {{small|Result unofficially ruled a Draw by the World Mixed Martial Arts Association; however, that decision has not been recognized by the Russian MMA Union.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 35–4 (1)

| Jaideep Singh

| TKO (submission to punches)

| Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 2 - Iza

| {{dts|2015|December|31}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:02

| Saitama, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 34–4 (1)

| Pedro Rizzo

| KO (punches)

| M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rizzo

| {{dts|2012|June|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:24

| Saint Petersburg, Russia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 33–4 (1)

| Satoshi Ishii

| KO (punches)

| Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011

| {{dts|2011|December|31}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:29

| Saitama, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 32–4 (1)

| Jeff Monson

| Decision (unanimous)

| M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson

| {{dts|2011|November|20}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Moscow, Russia

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 31–4 (1)

| Dan Henderson

| TKO (punches)

| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson

| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|July|30}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:12

| Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 31–3 (1)

| Antônio Silva

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva

| {{dts|2011|February|12}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

| {{small|Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.}}

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 31–2 (1)

| Fabrício Werdum

| Submission (triangle armbar)

| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum

| {{dts|2010|June|26}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:09

| San Jose, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 31–1 (1)

| Brett Rogers

| TKO (punches)

| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers

| {{dts|2009|November|7}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:48

| Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

| {{small|Defended the WAMMA Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 30–1 (1)

| Andrei Arlovski

| KO (punch)

| Affliction: Day of Reckoning

| {{dts|2009|January|24}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:14

| Anaheim, California, United States

| {{small|Defended WAMMA Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 29–1 (1)

| Tim Sylvia

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Affliction: Banned

| {{dts|2008|July|19}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:36

| Anaheim, California, United States

| {{small|Won the inaugural WAMMA Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 28–1 (1)

| Choi Hong-man

| Submission (armbar)

| Yarennoka!

| {{dts|2007|December|31}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:54

| Saitama, Japan

|{{small|Super Heavyweight bout.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 27–1 (1)

| Matt Lindland

| Submission (armbar)

| Bodog Fight: Clash of the Nations 2007

| {{dts|2007|April|14}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:58

| Saint Petersburg, Russia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 26–1 (1)

| Mark Hunt

| Submission (kimura)

| Pride Shockwave 2006

| {{dts|2006|December|31}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 8:16

| Saitama, Japan

| {{small|Defended the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 25–1 (1)

| Mark Coleman

| Submission (armbar)

| Pride 32

| {{dts|2006|October|21}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:17

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 24–1 (1)

| Zuluzinho

| TKO (submission to punches)

| Pride Shockwave 2005

| {{dts|2005|December|31}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:26

| Saitama, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 23–1 (1)

| Mirko Cro Cop

| Decision (unanimous)

| Pride Final Conflict 2005

| {{dts|2005|August|28}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Saitama, Japan

| {{small|Defended the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 22–1 (1)

| Tsuyoshi Kohsaka

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| Pride Bushido 6

| {{dts|2005|April|3}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 10:00

| Yokohama, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 21–1 (1)

| Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira

| Decision (unanimous)

| Pride Shockwave 2004

| {{dts|2004|December|31}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Saitama, Japan

| {{small|Defended and unified the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship. Won the 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix.}}

|-

| {{nocontest}}NC

| align=center| {{nowrap|20–1 (1)}}

| Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira

| NC (accidental clash of heads)

| rowspan=2| Pride Final Conflict 2004

| rowspan=2| {{dts|2004|August|15}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:52

| rowspan=2| Saitama, Japan

| {{small|Retained the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship. 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Final. Accidental clash of heads rendered Emelianenko unable to continue.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 20–1

| Naoya Ogawa

| Submission (armbar)

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:54

| {{small|2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 19–1

| Kevin Randleman

| Submission (kimura)

| Pride Critical Countdown 2004

| {{dts|2004|June|20}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:33

| Saitama, Japan

| {{small|2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 18–1

| Mark Coleman

| Submission (armbar)

| Pride Total Elimination 2004

| {{dts|2004|April|25}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:11

| Saitama, Japan

| {{small|2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix First round.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 17–1

| Yuji Nagata

| TKO (punches)

| Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003

| {{dts|2003|December|31}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:02

| Kobe, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 16–1

| Gary Goodridge

| TKO (soccer kicks and punches)

| Pride Total Elimination 2003

| {{dts|2003|August|10}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:09

| Saitama, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 15–1

| Kazuyuki Fujita

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Pride 26

| {{dts|2003|June|8}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:17

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 14–1

| Egidijus Valavicius

| Submission (kimura)

| Rings Lithuania: Bushido Rings 7: Adrenalinas

| {{dts|2003|April|5}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:11

| Vilnius, Lithuania

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 13–1

| Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira

| Decision (unanimous)

| Pride 25

| {{dts|2003|March|16}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Yokohama, Japan

| {{small|Won the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–1

| Heath Herring

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| Pride 23

| {{dts|2002|November|24}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 10:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–1

| Semmy Schilt

| Decision (unanimous)

| Pride 21

| {{dts|2002|June|23}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Saitama, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–1

| Chris Haseman

| TKO (punches)

| Rings Japan: World Title Series Grand Final

| {{dts|2002|February|15}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:50

| Yokohama, Japan

| {{small|Won the 2001 Rings Absolute Class Tournament.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–1

| Lee Hasdell

| Submission (kimura)

| Rings Japan: World Title Series 5

| {{dts|2001|December|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:10

| Yokohama, Japan

| {{small|2001 Rings Absolute Class Tournament Semifinal.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–1

| Ryushi Yanagisawa

| Decision (unanimous)

| Rings Japan: World Title Series 4

| {{dts|2001|October|20}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|2001 RINGS Absolute Class Tournament Quarterfinal.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–1

| Renato Sobral

| Decision (unanimous)

| Rings: 10th Anniversary

| {{dts|2001|August|11}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|Won the 2001 Rings Openweight Tournament.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–1

| Kerry Schall

| Submission (armbar)

| Rings Japan: World Title Series 1

| {{dts|2001|April|20}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:47

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|2001 Rings Openweight Tournament Semifinal.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–1

| Mihail Apostolov

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Rings Russia: Russia vs. Bulgaria 2

| {{dts|2001|April|6}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:03

| Yekaterinburg, Russia

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 4–1

| Tsuyoshi Kohsaka

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| rowspan=2| Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block B

| rowspan=2| {{dts|2000|December|22}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:17

| rowspan=2| Osaka, Japan

| {{small|2000 Rings Heavyweight Tournament 2nd Round.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Ricardo Arona

| Decision (unanimous)

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| {{small|2000 Rings Heavyweight Tournament Opening round.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Hiroya Takada

| KO (punches)

| Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 6

| {{dts|2000|September|5}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:12

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Levon Lagvilava

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Rings: Russia vs. Georgia

| {{dts|2000|August|16}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 7:24

| Tula, Russia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Martin Lazarov

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| Rings Russia: Russia vs. Bulgaria

| {{dts|2000|May|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:24

| Yekaterinburg, Russia

|{{small|Heavyweight debut.}}

|-

{{end}}

Towards the end of his mixed martial arts career, Emelianenko entered politics. He was elected to a five-year term as a deputy of the Belgorod Regional Duma on 10 October 2010 under the United Russia political party.{{cite web|url=http://www.profc.ws/newsdetail.php?id=2012|title=Fedor became deputy|date=20 October 2010|publisher=profc.ws|access-date=1 October 2012|archive-date=22 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522035843/http://www.profc.ws/newsdetail.php?id=2012|url-status=dead}}

On 28 July 2012, Emelianenko replaced Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev as a staff member of Russia's Council of Physical Fitness & Sports. The corresponding decree was signed by Russian president Vladimir Putin.{{cite web|url=http://state.kremlin.ru/council/8/staff|title=Council of Physical Fitness and Sports|work=state.kremlin.ru|access-date=3 October 2012|archive-date=30 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330021327/http://state.kremlin.ru/council/8/staff|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gazeta.ru/sport/2012/08/kz_4722597.shtml|title=Emelianenko goes into politics|date=11 August 2012|publisher=gazeta.ru|access-date=1 October 2012|archive-date=25 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025091242/http://www.gazeta.ru/sport/2012/08/kz_4722597.shtml|url-status=live}}

In 2014, Emelianenko expressed support of the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, and commented on the choice of the majority of the Crimean population to become a part of Russia in the 2014 Crimean status referendum: "Crimea has made the right choice, by joining Russia."{{cite web|url=http://xsport.ua/mma_s/news/emelyanenko-krym-sdelal-pravilnyy-vybor-prisoedinivshis-k-rossii-video_80628/|title=Емельяненко: "Крым сделал правильный выбор, присоединившись к России". Видео|website=XSPORT.ua|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=17 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517052810/http://xsport.ua/mma_s/news/emelyanenko-krym-sdelal-pravilnyy-vybor-prisoedinivshis-k-rossii-video_80628/|url-status=live}} He travelled to Crimea in order to promote MMA in the peninsula.{{cite web|url=http://www.aif.ua/sport/other/1172354|title=Чемпион по ММА Емельяненко: в Крыму откроют Федерацию смешанных единоборств|website=aif.ua|date=20 May 2014|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020223/http://www.aif.ua/sport/other/1172354|url-status=live}}

As for the Donbas war, Emelianenko accused Ukraine of waging a war against its own people,{{cite web|url=http://www.politnavigator.net/fedor-emelyanenko-ukraina-voyuet-s-sobstvennym-narodom.html|title=Федор Емельяненко: Украина воюет с собственным народом - ПолитНавигатор|website=Политнавигатор - Новости Украины и России|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=4 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104164840/http://www.politnavigator.net/fedor-emelyanenko-ukraina-voyuet-s-sobstvennym-narodom.html|url-status=live}} accused the Ukrainian government of fascism, and of "murdering Russians simply for being Russian."{{cite web|url=http://sport-xl.net/news/75600-fedor-emelyanenko-ubivat-russkih-tolko-potomu-chto-oni-russkie-eto-fashizm.html|title=Федор Емельяненко: "Убивать русских только потому, что они русские, это – фашизм" » Спорт XL - правильный сайт о спорте!|website=sport-xl.net|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005100919/http://sport-xl.net/news/75600-fedor-emelyanenko-ubivat-russkih-tolko-potomu-chto-oni-russkie-eto-fashizm.html|archive-date=5 October 2017|url-status=dead}}

In 1999, two years after his army service, he married Oksana, whom he had known since school, and their daughter was born in the same year. They divorced in 2006.{{cite web|last=Chiappetta |first=Mike |title=During Midst of Training For Rogers, Fedor Emelianenko Gets Married |url=http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/10/04/during-midst-of-training-for-rogers-fedor-emelianenko-gets-marr/ |publisher=Fanhouse.com |date=4 October 2009 |access-date=4 October 2009 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091011092335/http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/10/04/during-midst-of-training-for-rogers-fedor-emelianenko-gets-marr/ |archive-date=11 October 2009 }} On 29 December 2007, his second daughter was born to his long-time girlfriend Marina.{{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/news/173.html |title=Федор Емельяненко Интервью (Fedor Emelianenko Interview) |access-date=13 December 2009 |quote=Фёдор: ...А теперь у меня новая семья. С Мариной мы знакомы достаточно давно, и вот, как уже многие знают, 29 декабря у нас родилась дочь. (Fedor: ... And now I have a new family. Marina, we know quite a long time, and now, as many know, December 29, we have a daughter.) |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131184103/http://efedor.ru/news/173.html |archive-date=31 January 2009 }}{{cite web

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|url-status = dead

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}} Emelianenko and Marina married in October 2009.{{cite web|url=http://efedor.ru/news/424.html |title=Сегодня Фёдор и Марина Емельяненко обвенчались (Today Fedor Emelianenko and Marina were married) |access-date=13 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007012456/http://efedor.ru/news/424.html |archive-date=7 October 2009 }} In his spare time, he likes to read, listen to music, and draw.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsline.com/spin/story/9735644 |title=The Biofiles: Fedor Emelianenko |last=Malinowski |first=Scoop |date=17 October 2006 |access-date=7 June 2009 |work=CBS Sports |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061108111908/http://www.sportsline.com/spin/story/9735644 |archive-date=8 November 2006 }} in July 2011 their second daughter was born. He is a practicing Orthodox Christian and a parishioner at the church of St. Nicholas in Stary Oskol.{{cite web|url=http://www.pravmir.ru/fedor-emelyanenko-gospod-vel-menya-k-sebe/print/ |title=Православие и мир "Федор Емельяненко: "В России за меня молились мои соотечественники. Это победа их – не моя" " Печать |publisher=Pravmir.ru |date=10 November 2009 |access-date=17 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002024723/http://www.pravmir.ru/fedor-emelyanenko-gospod-vel-menya-k-sebe/print/ |archive-date=2 October 2011 }} His entrance theme song, oy, to ne vecher, was performed at his request by archdeacon Andrey Zheleznyakov, soloist at the Episcopal Choir of the Nizhny Novgorod Diocese.Episcopal Choir of the Nizhny Novgorod Diocese ({{lang|ru|Архиерейский хор Нижегородской епархии}}) (formed 2003), album released in 2006. The song is on the bonus track, nr. 20.{{cite web |url=http://one.rushill.ru/orthodoxy/775-arxierejskij-xor-nizhegorodskoj-eparxii-2006.html |title=Архиерейский хор Нижегородской Епархии (2006) » Скачать бесплатно, без регистрации книги, фильмы, аудио и видеокурсы, учебники. Рожденный в СССР |access-date=2011-05-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110222215054/http://one.rushill.ru/orthodoxy/775-arxierejskij-xor-nizhegorodskoj-eparxii-2006.html |archive-date=22 February 2011 |df=dmy-all }} In February 2014, Emelianenko remarried his first wife.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/3/27/5535256/fedor-emelianenko-divorces-second-wife-remarries-first-wife-dancing-wedding-GOAT-brock-couture|title=Video: Fedor back to 1st wife, dances at wedding|date=27 March 2014|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114130703/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/3/27/5535256/fedor-emelianenko-divorces-second-wife-remarries-first-wife-dancing-wedding-GOAT-brock-couture|url-status=live}}

According to many people who have had close contact with Emelianenko, he is a humble man.* [http://beautifulrus.com/fedor-emelianenko-last-emperor/ Fedor Emelianenko – Last Emperor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114004943/http://beautifulrus.com/fedor-emelianenko-last-emperor/ |date=14 November 2016 }}, beautifulrus.com, Retrieved, 19 May 2014

• (October 2009), [http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/king-without-a-crown-fedor-emelianenko-co-find-their-own-way-535/ King without a crown] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520215924/http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/king-without-a-crown-fedor-emelianenko-co-find-their-own-way-535/ |date=20 May 2014 }}, "M-1's vice president of fighter relations says, "He doesn't want to speak English. He's forced to. He has to." When I ask if Fedor realizes how much that limits his drawing potential in the West, Echteld shrugs. "He doesn't want to be a star," he says.", Fight! Magazine, Retrieved 20 May 2014
• (9 November 2009), [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286837-fedor-fights-in-chicago Fedor Emelianenko: A CBS Showcase of Family, Faith, and a Russian Fighter.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520221321/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286837-fedor-fights-in-chicago |date=20 May 2014 }}, "To the Russians who know him, Fedor is not a god of MMA, but a humble man of God. Neither Fedor nor his fellow Russians will put him above God. That is very wise of them. American MMA fans, or perhaps I should specify, UFC fans, make gods out of men whom they feel are unstoppable. To my knowledge, Fedor Emelianenko has never claimed to be a great or unstoppable man. He is devoutly Russian Orthodox.", Bleacher Report, Retrieved 20 May 2014
• [http://www.mmasportsmag.com/interview_fedor_emelianenko3.htm Exclusive Interview with Fedor Emelianenko] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304233202/http://www.mmasportsmag.com/interview_fedor_emelianenko3.htm |date=4 March 2016 }}, "Having spoken with Fedor, through all the fame and fan response, the man still remains humble and aware that he is simply human. He is aware that on any day he can lose a fight just as easily as the next man. I think the persona and presence which he brings to the sport is what catches the attention of the fans. We all connect with Fedor because he fights the fight and still points out his flaws and remains humble. ", mmasportsmag.com, Retrieved 20 May 2014
• (15 February 2011), [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jeff_wagenheim/02/15/strikeforce/ With Fedor out, Strikeforce tournament finds itself on the ropes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520124321/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jeff_wagenheim/02/15/strikeforce/ |date=20 May 2014 }}, "I was at the hotel's lobby," said [BigFoot] Silva, "and I talked to him and asked him not to stop fighting because he still have many things to show to the fans and that people still wanted to see him on the cage. And, after that, the guy came and kissed my forehead. Get it? He's a wonderful guy, and everybody wants to see the best of all times in a good shape. He's all about being humble.", Sports Illustrated, Retrieved 20 May 2014

Emelianenko has stated his driving force for winning fights was: "Years ago we hardly had anything to eat. Now I earn more money and I see every opponent as a man that tries to put me back to that poorer period. That man has to be eliminated." and about his state of mind before a fight: "When I walk into a fight, I'm trying not to think about anything; collect myself and concentrate. And going into a fight, I don't feel any emotions, neither anger nor compassion. I don't emotionalize. I'm going into a fight with a clear mind... During the fight, my senses dim and basically I don't feel any pain."(5 Feb 2010), [https://archive.today/20140518044320/http://voices.yahoo.com/fedor-emelianenko-mma-legend-exemplary-christian-5421287.html Fedor Emelianenko: MMA Legend/ Exemplary Christian], Yahoo! Voices, Retrieved 19 May 2014

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In Fighters Only magazine, a sports psychologist was quoted as saying, "The best when it comes to the stare down is Fedor Emelianenko. Watch him: he does not make eye contact and his entire expression is extremely relaxed – you would think he is about to perform a ballet or something. But here is the crucial thing. When the referee tells them to head back to their corners, Fedor suddenly darts a short look directly at his opponent – or through his opponent, I should say. This kind of look is associated with antisocial behavioral disorders and psychopaths. They don't look at you, they look through you. It's emotionless; it goes deeper than skin level. You will get a lot of fighters who will catch that look and suddenly realize they don't want to be there. Wanderlei Silva has a stare-down that makes you think 'this is gonna hurt', but Fedor's makes you think 'I might die'."{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/1/5/1904645/intimidation-the-non-phsyical-aspects-of-mma|title=Don't be scared, homie: How intimidation plays a role in combat sports|date=5 January 2011|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114073922/https://www.mmamania.com/2011/1/5/1904645/intimidation-the-non-phsyical-aspects-of-mma|url-status=live}}

Fedor trains with his youngest brother Ivan, who has competed in Combat Sambo.{{cite web

|last = Nastenko

|first = Georgiy

|title = It's possible to win even lying on your back

|url = http://www.efedor.ru/index_eng.shtml?id=146

|format = Reprint

|publisher = Rossiya Newspaper

|date = 21 February 2007

|access-date = 7 June 2009

|quote = Ivan is 18, and though he has a lot of talent, he does not have enough drive and ambition. However, he is not shooting for huge success either. At the very least, he is not ready for any sacrifices in order to reach certain results, unlike me, for example. And that's normal. For each his own. Sport, especially martial arts, is not something people should be forced to do.

|url-status = dead

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}} —Fedor Emelianenko

Emelianenko was one of 80 Russian sports champions, cultural icons and national heroes to carry the Olympic torch in St. Petersburg in 2008.{{cite web

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}}

When asked about his ethnicity in 2018, Fedor Emelianenko (who was born in Ukraine) said he was of Russian ethnicity, but that he "doesn't divide our countries." He said that Russia and Ukraine are "two different states," but that for him they were "still the same country."{{cite web|url=https://newsland.com/user/4297702037/content/fedor-emelianenko-na-novyi-god-sdelaet-iz-iapontsa-salat-olive/4271953|title=Федор Емельяненко на Новый год сделает из японца салат оливье - Newsland|website=Федор Емельяненко на Новый год сделает из японца салат оливье на портале Newsland.|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020254/https://newsland.com/user/4297702037/content/fedor-emelianenko-na-novyi-god-sdelaet-iz-iapontsa-salat-olive/4271953|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://kinoafisha.ua/persons/f-dor-emelyanenko|title=Фёдор Емельяненко|website=kinoafisha.ua|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020626/https://kinoafisha.ua/persons/f-dor-emelyanenko|url-status=live}}{{cite news |url= http://www.kp.ru/daily/25805/2785618 |title= Федор Емельяненко на Новый год сделает из японца салат оливье |author= Ярослав КОРОБАТОВ, Сайт «Комсомольской правды» |newspaper= Kp.ru - |date= 16 December 2011 |access-date= 13 January 2018 |archive-date= 14 January 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180114074016/https://www.kp.ru/daily/25805/2785618/ |url-status= live }}

On 21 January 2021, Emelianenko was hospitalised in Moscow after contracting COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Emelianenko hospitalized due to COVID-19|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30753772/fedor-emelianenko-hospitalized-russia-covid-19|access-date=2021-02-11|website=ESPN.com|language=en|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129134055/https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30753772/fedor-emelianenko-hospitalized-russia-covid-19|url-status=live}} On 27 January, it was revealed that Emelianenko was released from the hospital.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/fedor-emelianenko-released-hospital-following-204958789.html|title=Fedor Emelianenko released from hospital following COVID-19 battle|work=Yahoo Sports|author=MMA Weekly Staff|date=27 January 2021|access-date=28 January 2021|archive-date=30 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930061024/https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/fedor-emelianenko-released-hospital-following-204958789.html|url-status=live}}

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