Andrei Semenov (fighter)

For other uses, see Andrey Semyonov.
Andrei Semenov
BornAndrei Vladimirovich Semenov
(1977-06-17) June 17, 1977 (age 47)
Kineshma, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesWhite Shark, Wipe That
ResidenceSaint Petersburg, Russia
NationalityRussian
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
StyleSambo, Vale tudo, freestyle wrestling, boxing
Fighting out ofStary Oskol, Belgorod, Russia
TeamRed Devil Sport Club
Years active1998-2008, 2011-2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total46
Wins35
By knockout12
By submission15
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision6
Draws2
Other information
Notable studentsAlexander Yakovlev
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Andrei Vladimirovich Semenov (Russian: Андрей Владимирович Семенов, also sometimes transliterated as Andrei Semyonov; born June 17, 1977) is a Russian mixed martial artist and Sambo practitioner. He has also made forays into acting.

Semenov has fought within the UFC middleweight division, in M-1 events and Pride Bushido, with an overall MMA record of 34 wins, 9 losses and 2 draws. He has been fighting in Mixed Martial Arts since 1998, and is famed for excellent throws, strong submission defense, superior stamina and being very resilient and hard to finish.

Mixed martial arts career

M-1 Global

Three years after retiring in 2008, Semenov returned to MMA and fought Luigi Fioravanti at M-1 Challenge: 25 on April 28, 2011.[1] Though a considerable underdog on media scoring websites,[2] Semenov won the fight via unanimous decision.[3] After another hiatus, Semenov returned on December 8, 2012, facing Michele Verginelli at M-1 Challenge: 36. He won via unanimous decision.[4]

Semenov fought on October 20, 2013, defeating Gregor Herb at M-1 Challenge 42.[5] He was then scheduled to face Ramazan Emeev at M-1 Challenge 47 on April 4, 2014, however in the weeks leading up to the event, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

With a 20-2 record, Semenov made his UFC debut on January 11, 2002, against notable BJJ black-belt Ricardo Almeida at UFC 35. Semenov won via TKO (punches).

He returned four months later on May 10, 2002, facing Ivan Salaverry at UFC 37. Semenov lost via TKO, and following the fight, Semenov left the UFC and returned to the M-1 Global promotion.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
45 matches 34 wins 9 losses
By knockout 11 2
By submission 15 1
By decision 8 6
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 34–9–2 Gregor Herb Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge: 42 October 20, 2013 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 33–9–2 Michele Verginelli Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge: 36 December 8, 2012 3 5:00 Mytishchi, Russia
Win 32–9–2 Luigi Fioravanti Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 25: Zavurov vs. Enomoto April 28, 2011 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 31–9–2 Gregory Babene Decision (split) IAFC: Russia vs. the World November 29, 2008 3 5:00 Novosibirsk, Russia
Win 30–9–2 Lubomir Guedjev TKO (strikes) fightFORCE: Russia vs. The World April 19, 2008 2 2:06 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 29–9–2 Emyr Bussade Decision (unanimous) BodogFIGHT - USA vs. Russia November 30, 2007 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Loss 28–9–2 Jorge Santiago TKO (strikes) Bodog Fight - Clash of the Nations April 14, 2007 2 4:48 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 28–8–2 Matt Ewin TKO (strikes) Bodog Fight - Costa Rica February 16, 2007 1 0:43 Costa Rica
Loss 27–8–2 Trevor Prangley Decision (unanimous) Bodog Fight - USA vs Russia December 2, 2006 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 27–7–2 Gregory Bouchelaghem Decision M-1 MFC: Russia vs. France November 3, 2005 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Loss 27–6–2 Denis Kang Decision (unanimous) Pride: Bushido 8 July 17, 2005 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan
Win 27–5–2 Matt Ewin Decision M-1 MFC: Heavyweight GP December 4, 2004 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 26–5–2 Flavio Luiz Moura Decision M-1 MFC: Middleweight GP October 9, 2004 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 25–5–2 Azred Telkusheev Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 MFC: Middleweight GP October 9, 2004 1 1:25 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 24–5–2 Martin Kampmann TKO (doctor stoppage) M-1 MFC: Middleweight GP October 9, 2004 1 1:21 St. Petersburg, Russia
Loss 23–5–2 Trevor Prangley Decision (unanimous) Euphoria - Russia vs USA March 13, 2004 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Draw 23–4–2 Denis Kang Draw M-1 MFC - Russia vs. The World 7 December 5, 2003 1 10:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 23–4–1 Chris Albandia TKO (cut) M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 6 October 10, 2003 1 0:50 Moscow, Russia
Draw 22–4–1 Mike Pyle Draw M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 5 April 6, 2003 1 10:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 22–4 Curtis Stout Submission (rear naked choke) M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 4 November 15, 2002 1 2:57 St. Petersburg, Russia
Loss 21–4 Murad Chunkaiev Decision 2H2H 5 - Simply the Best 5 October 13, 2002 2 3:00 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Loss 21–3 Ivan Salaverry TKO (punches) UFC 37 May 10, 2002 3 2:27 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win 21–2 Ricardo Almeida TKO (punches) UFC 35 January 11, 2002 2 2:01 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 20–2 Renato Vieira TKO (punches) M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 2 November 11, 2001 1 1:01 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 19–2 Dave Dalgliesh Submission (armbar) 2H2H 3 - Hotter Than Hot October 7, 2001 1 2:32 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win 18–2 Tulio Palhares Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 1 April 27, 2001 2 2:16 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 17–2 Martijn de Jong TKO (strikes) MillenniumSports: Veni Vidi Vici April 22, 2001 N/A N/A Veenendaal, Netherlands
Win 16–2 Alexei Vezelozorov Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - World Championship 2000 November 11, 2000 N/A N/A St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 15–2 Nikolai Onikienko Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - World Championship 2000 November 11, 2000 N/A N/A St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 14–2 Adnan Durmus TKO (strikes) M-1 MFC - World Championship 2000 November 11, 2000 N/A N/A St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 13–2 Nikolai Onikienko Submission (armlock) M-1 MFC - CIS Cup 2000 Final September 11, 2000 1 N/A Sochi, Russia
Win 12–2 Martijn de Jong Submission (guillotine choke) BOA 2 - Battle of Arnhem 2 September 3, 2000 N/A N/A Arnhem, Netherlands
Loss 11–2 Amar Suloev Submission (rear naked choke) WVC 11 - World Vale Tudo Championship 11 May 27, 2000 1 1:47 Recife, Brazil
Win 11–1 Phil Ensminger TKO (strikes) WVC 11 - World Vale Tudo Championship 11 May 27, 2000 1 8:51 Recife, Brazil
Win 10–1 Fabricio Madeirada TKO (strikes) WVC 11 - World Vale Tudo Championship 11 May 27, 2000 1 3:48 Recife, Brazil
Loss 9–1 Andrei Rudakov Decision IAFC - Pankration World Championship 2000 Day 2 April 29, 2000 1 N/A Moscow, Russia
Win 9–0 Daur Dyakaev Submission (rear-naked choke) IAFC - Pankration World Championship 2000 Day 1 April 28, 2000 1 0:57 Moscow, Russia
Win 8–0 Ilya Kudryashov Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - European Championship 2000 April 9, 2000 1 4:18 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 7–0 Rafles la Rose Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - European Championship 2000 April 9, 2000 1 5:12 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 6–0 Göksel Sahinbas TKO (punches) 2H2H 1 - 2 Hot 2 Handle March 5, 2000 1 3:28 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win 5–0 Sergei Zavadsky Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - Russia Open Tournament December 5, 1999 1 0:57 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 4–0 Sergei Gur Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - Russia Open Tournament December 5, 1999 1 1:17 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 3–0 Darrel Gholar Decision M-1 MFC - World Championship 1999 April 9, 1999 3 10:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 2–0 Amar Suloev Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - World Championship 1999 April 9, 1999 1 6:08 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 1–0 Ruslan Yacoupov Submission (armbar) M-1 MFC - World Championship 1998 February 14, 1998 2 1:48 St. Petersburg, Russia

Filmography

Among the films in which he has acted is the 2004 Russian film Dark Night (Темная ночь).

References

  1. ^ "UFC Vet Andrei Semenov Returns at Thursday's M-1 Challenge XXV". mmaweekly.com. April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ "Andrei Semenov vs. Luigi Fioravanti". tapology.com. April 28, 2011.
  3. ^ "M-1 Challenge XXV results and recap for 'Zavurov vs Enomoto' on April 28". mmamania.com. April 28, 2011.
  4. ^ "M-1 Challenge 36 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. December 8, 2012.
  5. ^ "M-1 Global - M-1 Challenge 42 Results". sherdog.com. October 20, 2013.
  6. ^ "Andrei "White Shark" Semenov vs. Ramazan Emeev, Cancelled Bout". tapology.com. Retrieved June 24, 2014.