Best fights of Fedor Emelianenko
Over 23 years as a professional, Fedor Emelianenko has compiled a 40-7 (31) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Fedor Emelianenko KOs Andrei Arlovski
On January 24, 2009 Fedor Emelianenko defended his WAMMA heavyweight title against Andrei Arlovski. Emelianenko was 32 years old with a record of 29-1, and Arlovski was 29 with a record of 15-5. Emelianenko was on a 9-fight winning streak and Arlovski was on a 5-fight winning streak. Emelianenko stopped Andrei Arlovski via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Fedor Emelianenko defeats Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 3rd fight
On December 31, 2004 Fedor Emelianenko defended his PRIDE heavyweight title against Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira. It was their third meeting. Emelianenko was 28 years old with a record of 20-1, and Nogueira was 28 with a record of 24-2-1. Emelianenko won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Fedor Emelianenko submits Tim Sylvia in 36 seconds
On July 19, 2008 Fedor Emelianenko fought Tim Sylvia for the vacant inaugural WAMMA and WAMMA heavyweight titles. Emelianenko was 31 years old with a record of 28-1, and Sylvia was 32 with a record of 24-4. Emelianenko was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Sylvia was coming off a loss. Emelianenko submitted Tim Sylvia via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
4. Fedor Emelianenko defeats Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira
On March 16, 2003 Fedor Emelianenko fought Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira for the Pride heavyweight title. Emelianenko was 26 years old with a record of 12-1, and Nogueira was 26 with a record of 19-1-1. Emelianenko was on a 8-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on a 13-fight winning streak. Emelianenko won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Fedor Emelianenko defeats Mirko Cro Cop
On August 28, 2005 Fedor Emelianenko defended his PRIDE heavyweight title against Mirko Cro Cop. Emelianenko was 28 years old with a record of 22-1, and Cop was 30 with a record of 16-2-2. Emelianenko was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cop was on a 7-fight winning streak. Emelianenko won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Fedor Emelianenko KOs Quinton Jackson
On December 29, 2019 Fedor Emelianenko faced Quinton Jackson in a heavyweight bout. Emelianenko was 43 years old with a record of 38-6, and Jackson was 41 with a record of 38-13. Emelianenko was coming off a loss, while Jackson was coming off a win. Emelianenko stopped Quinton Jackson via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Fedor Emelianenko defeats Renato Sobral
On August 11, 2001 Fedor Emelianenko fought Renato Sobral for the vacant 2001 Rings Openweight Tournament heavyweight title. Emelianenko was 24 years old with a record of 6-1, and Sobral was 25 with a record of 19-2. Emelianenko was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sobral was on a 3-fight winning streak. Emelianenko won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Fedor Emelianenko KOs Tsuyoshi Kosaka in their 2nd fight
On April 3, 2005 Fedor Emelianenko faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Emelianenko was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Kosaka was 35 with a record of 26-15-2. Emelianenko was coming off a win and Kosaka was on a 3-fight winning streak. Emelianenko stopped Tsuyoshi Kosaka via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Fedor Emelianenko defeats Semmy Schilt
On June 23, 2002 Fedor Emelianenko faced Semmy Schilt in a heavyweight bout. Emelianenko was 25 years old with a record of 10-1, and Schilt was 28 with a record of 22-10-1. Emelianenko was on a 6-fight winning streak and Schilt was on a 3-fight winning streak. Emelianenko won via unanimous decision.
10. Fedor Emelianenko KOs Chael Sonnen
On October 13, 2018 Fedor Emelianenko faced Chael Sonnen in a heavyweight bout. Emelianenko was 42 years old with a record of 37-5, and Sonnen was 41 with a record of 31-15-1. Emelianenko was coming off a win and Sonnen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Emelianenko stopped Chael Sonnen via TKO in the 1st round.