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Julia Berezikova ( rus, Юлия Березикова, Julija Berezikova; born ) is a
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female
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and
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. In February, 2014 she was the #7-ranked 125-pound female fighter in the world according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings. She has not fought since she knocked out Rosy Duarte in October 2015. She is a W5 World Champion and is also a champion in
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,
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, Wushu,
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and
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.


Background

Berezikova was born on in Krasnokamensk,
Zabaykalsky Krai Zabaykalsky Krai ( rus, Забайкальский край, r=Zabaikal'skii krai, p=zəbɐjˈkalʲskʲɪj kraj, lit. "Transbaikal krai"; bua, Yбэр Байгалай хизаар, Uber Baigalai Xizaar) is a federal subject of Russia (a krai) t ...
(at the time
Chita Oblast Chita Oblast ( rus, Чити́нская о́бласть, r=Čitínskaja óblastj, p=tɕɪˈtʲinskəjə ˈobləsʲtʲ) was a federal subject of Russia (an oblast) in southeast Siberia, Russia. Its administrative center was the city of Chita. ...
),
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. During her childhood, Berezikova injured her back after an unsuccessful flip and her doctors thought that she would not be able to practice sport any longer, but she was able to make a complete recovery. Berezikova arrived in
Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg ( rus, links=no, Санкт-Петербург, a=Ru-Sankt Peterburg Leningrad Petrograd Piter.ogg, r=Sankt-Peterburg, p=ˈsankt pʲɪtʲɪrˈburk), formerly known as Petrograd (1914–1924) and later Leningrad (1924–1991), i ...
in 1999, and in 2001 she first learned about MMA. Berezikova's brother was an acquaintance of
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, who recommended that Berezikova begin training in boxing to combine it with her knowledge of judo. Berezikova became a medalist in Wushu Sanda in 2003. From 2003 to 2005, she was the champion of Saint Petersburg in boxing, the winner of Russia's Boxing Cup in 2003, winner of the Russian boxing championship in 2004 and 2005, Saint Petersburg combat sambo champion in 2004 and Russia Jiu-jitsu champion in 2008. While in Saint Petersburg, Berezikova met Vladislav Lavrinovich, who was putting together MMA events. Berezikova asked him to give her a chance, and although he refused at first, he eventually decided to allow her to compete.


Mixed martial arts career

Berezikova debuted professionally on at ''bodogFight: USA vs. Russia'' in
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, being defeated by then #1 female fighter
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by
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in the second round; an accomplishment, according to Berezikova, since she was a
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in MMA. Berezikova next faced South Korean MMA debutant Song Lee Jin, whom Berezikova quickly defeated by TKO in 51 seconds at
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's event ''M-1 MFC: Russia vs. Korea'' on in
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. On at ''bodogFight: Clash of the Nations'', Berezikova was defeated by
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in the second via TKO (referee stoppage) after Kedzie trapped Berezikova with a leg triangle from which Kedzie punched Berezikova freely, preventing her from escaping or defending. At ''bodogFight: Vancouver'' on , Berezikova was defeated by
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fighter
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via submission (armbar) in round two. Debuting with MMA promotion FightForce, Berezikova faced the experienced
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and former
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open weight champion
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. Berezikova was able to defeat Yabushita by unanimous decision after a competitive match on at the event ''FightForce: Russia vs. The World'' in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Originally set to fight against
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Tevi Say, who had to retire from the match due to an injury, Berezikova defeated fellow Russian Milana Dudieva by submission (punches) in the first round at ''FightForce: Day of Anger'' on . Berezikova returned to MMA on and won her next two fights. On , Berezikova defeated Karla Benitez by split decision at ''Far Eastern Federation of Modern Pankration: Mayor Cup 2012''. Berezikova faced Benitez in a rematch at ''Super Fight League 12'' on in
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. She defeated Benitez by submission due to an armbar in round two. Returning to Moscow, Berezikova was defeated by
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fighter,
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by unanimous decision after two rounds at ''Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 12'' on .


Boxing

Berezikova took part in a boxing exhibition match against the
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(WIBA) champion
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on at
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in
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,
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. She has also participated in other exhibition matches in Japan.


Kickboxing

Berezikova was slated to compete in a
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rules match on in
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.


Outside sports

Berezikova posed
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for the Russian version of ''
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'' in the issue of . Berezikova has worked as consultant of fight scenes for some Russian productions. She was a participant of Russia Channel One's show ''Big Races''. Along with fellow MMA fighter
Aleksander Emelianenko Alexander Vladimirovich Emelianenko ( rus, Александр Владимирович Емельяненко, Aleksandr Vladimirovich Emel'janenko ; born ) is a Russian mixed martial artist . He is a three-time Russian natio ...
and other Russian athletes, Berezikova participated in the 2010 Russian TV series starring Yevgeni Sidikhin, ''Olympic Village''.


Mixed martial arts record

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Milana Dudieva Milana Dudieva (russian: Милана Дудиева; born August 4, 1989) is a Russian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Mixed martial arts career Dudieva made h ...
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Megumi Yabushita is a retired Japanese female mixed martial artist, kickboxer, professional wrestler and judoka. She has participated in several Japanese professional wrestling and mixed martial arts promotions. She is a Japanese national judo champion and a form ...
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Julie Kedzie Julie Kedzie (born March 18, 1981) is a retired American mixed martial artist. She is a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kedzie was Greg Jackson's personal assistant at Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts. K ...
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Professional boxing record


Championships and accomplishments


Sanshou

*Medalist of Russia in Wushu Sanda 2003.


Boxing

*Saint Petersburg champion 2003-2005. *Russian Cup winner in 2003. *Russia boxing championship winner 2004, 2005.


Sambo

*Saint Petersburg Combat Sambo Champion in 2004.


See also

*
List of female mixed martial artists This is a list of notable ''female'' mixed martial arts fighters in alphabetical order. A * Mariya Agapova - (UFC, Invicta) * Jessica Aguilar - (UFC, Bellator, WSOF) * Hitomi Akano - ( M-1, Strikeforce, Pancrase, JEWELS, Smackgirl, Invic ...
*
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References


External links


Official website (old)
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Official blog

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Awakening Fighters
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