Fedor Emelianenko is a Russian sportsman of Ukrainian origin who was a four-time world champion in MMA's Heavyweight division in Pride FC and a two-time champion according to RINGS and WAMMA. He remained undefeated for nearly a decade, which is unprecedented in MMA history. In addition to fighting, Emelianenko is involved in business, politics, and video games. He began training in sambo and judo at a young age and achieved success through hard work and perseverance over many years of training and competing.