Andrei Vladimirovich Semenov (russian: Андрей Владимирович Семенов, also sometimes transliterated as Andrei Semyonov; born June 17, 1977) is a

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mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

and

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practitioner. He has also made forays into acting. Semenov has fought within the

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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

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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

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at M-1 Challenge: 25 on April 28, 2011. Though a considerable underdog on media scoring websites, Semenov won the fight via unanimous decision. After another hiatus, Semenov returned on December 8, 2012, facing Michele Verginelli at M-1 Challenge: 36. He won via unanimous decision. Semenov fought on October 20, 2013, defeating Gregor Herb at M-1 Challenge 42. 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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

With a 20-2 record, Semenov made his UFC debut on January 11, 2002, against notable BJJ black-belt

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. Semenov won via TKO (punches). He returned four months later on May 10, 2002, facing

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. 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 (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, inc ...

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**Champion M-1 Global - Middleweight GP

Mixed martial arts record

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Filmography

Among the films in which he has acted is the 2004 Russian film ''Dark Night''
Темная ночь
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References

External links

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Official UFC Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Semenov, Andrei 1977 births Living people People from Kineshma Russian male mixed martial artists Middleweight mixed martial artists Russian sambo practitioners Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Mixed martial artists utilizing sambo Mixed martial artists utilizing judo Sportspeople from Ivanovo Oblast