Aleksandr Emelyanenko

Alexander Emelyanenko (born August 2, 1981, Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast) is a Russian mixed martial arts fighter, who also fought in professional boxing. During his career, he has fought under the auspices of various promotional organizations, including Pride, M-1 Global, RCC, ACA and others. The younger brother of Fedor Emelianenko. Won such fighters as Sergei Kharitonov, Gabriel Gonzaga, James Thompson and others.

Enjoys a controversial reputation due to numerous scandals related to his behavior outside the ring. On May 19, 2015, he was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for rape. In October 2016, he was released on parole, after which he continued his career.

Alexander Vladimirovich Emelianenko is a professional fighter of mixed martial arts, multiple champion of Russia, Europe and the world in combat sambo, master of sports in sambo and judo.

He is the third child in the family and has an older sister, Marina, an older brother, Fedor, and a younger brother, Ivan.

Alexander was born on August 2, 1981 in Stary Oskol, Belgorod region. Parents of the boy - a welder Vladimir Alexandrovich and a teacher Olga Feodorovna Emelianenko - brought up four children: a daughter Marina and 3 sons Fedor, Alexander and Ivan.

His elder brother Fedor Emelianenko has been training since childhood. He always took small Sasha with him, who soon began to show interest in sport. At the age of 7 Alexander entered Sambo and Judo section. The coach of the boy was Vladimir Voronov.

He is the third child in the family and has an older sister, Marina, an older brother, Fedor, and a younger brother, Ivan.

Alexander Emelyanenko (born August 2, 1981, Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast) is a Russian mixed martial arts fighter, who also fought in professional boxing. During his career, he has fought under the auspices of various promotional organizations, including Pride, M-1 Global, RCC, ACA and others. The younger brother of Fedor Emelianenko. Won such fighters as Sergei Kharitonov, Gabriel Gonzaga, James Thompson and others.

Enjoys a controversial reputation due to numerous scandals related to his behavior outside the ring. On May 19, 2015, he was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for rape. In October 2016, he was released on parole, after which he continued his career.