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EMELIANENKO

By Valeriya GAY GERMANIKA

LEOS FILM - as SALES All rights / PROD

Documentary - Post-Production 2021

A documentary about MMA fighter Alexander Emelianenko who is not only a three-time world Combat Sambo champion in the absolute division but also a troublemaker. The documentary is a scandalous, intimate portrait of a world class athlete in the twilight of his career.

    • Year of production
    • 2021
    • Genres
    • Documentary, Martial arts, Female director
    • Countries
    • RUSSIA
    • Languages
    • RUSSIAN
    • Duration
    • 92 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Valeriya GAY GERMANIKA
    • Synopsis
    • ALEXANDER EMELIANENKO

      A Russian mixed martial artist
      * ProFC Heavyweight Champion
      * A three-time world Combat Sambo champion in the absolute division
      * The younger brother of Fedor Emelianenko

      2012: The international company M-1 Global brought a contract with Emelianenko to an early termination due to "regular violations of the contract." The press considered that the fighter was fired because of his in-flight drunken brawl. There were some videos which got leaked to the Internet and proved the case.

      2015: Emelianenko was accused of assaulting and raping his former housekeeper, as well as stealing her passport. He was found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced to four and a half years in prison along with a $1000 (US) fine. In a year Emelianenko was released on parole and then he returned to MMA competitions.

      2016: Dealing with Absolute Championship Akhmat, based in Chechnya (Russia).

      2019: Emelianenko was detained after crashing into two cars while fleeing police and driving under the influence, leading his contract with RCC Boxing Promotions canceled.

      2020: Detention for drunken brawl and arrest for 7 days.