Fedor Emelianenko - Sambo & Judo Throws, Trips & Takedown In MMA

I wish Fedor was still in his Prime

absolute mma master

Alot of people don't realize that Fedor was a black belt in judo but he was ranked as a grandmaster in combat sambo. I don't know of anyone else in MMA that is a ranked GM .

Fedor was ahead of his time like GSP. Complete mixed martial artists that dominated their era. Fedor was crazy quick. His fights are never boring because he always go for the kill. Always advancing. Great analysis, Sonny!

The most interesting thing is how fast he switches between punch, clinch and throw. it's the main thing in philosophy of combat sambo.

What a master, what an artist. A joy

amazing breakdown. Fedor is the master of weight distribution and chain-moves...never seen him in a bad position he didn't have an answer for. thanks again.

Judo is underestimated.

I knew Fedor was great but after this breakdown I could notice he was brilliant, keep up that good work

He was soooo good in his prime... And he was in his prime for a DECADE. Yes, judo, it's pretty evident in hip throws, foot sweeps etc... And combat sambo, COMBAT sambo, back then... A very serious deal. You got Tough. Even his recent fights, you can see the class of the man. He's no longer the insane pressure machine, as he can't be- the man is a senior citizen in context of proffesional sports. But, now, his distance management is perfect, his anticipation is spot on, he is now a counter striker. And he still packs a black out in his hands. Truly, one of all time greats.

Fedor is a master of finding slack in the midst of chaos. I love him and everything he brings. I noticed when he winds up somewhere he is just plain intuitive he can make outside forces have no option but to go around. Focusing on weight distribution is just a tiny intro. The dude is an immovable object on command and an unstoppable force on command. Thanks fedor!

Fedor is what I consider the best example of succesful judo in MMA. He was often confident enough in his clinch that unlike other fighters who got rocked and would run away, he would dive forward, clinch and score a takedown while wobbled.

Even when he misses the takedowns and trips, he is not in a bad position, and can often break with a strike. Plus he closes the distance using powerful looping overhead rights to #1 score damage if possible #2 clinch for grappling otherwise. He was so explosive. Only pure double leg takedowns by wrestlers seem to work on him, but then he subbed all who he did this to him.

I love fedor . He are amazing man .. every single movement is technic . Truly amazing fighter .... God bless you man ....

"Outside Trip" - O Soto Gake "Inside trip" (opponents opposite leg) - Ko Uchi gake "Inside trip" (same side) - O Uchi Gari/Gake "Scoop Slam" - looks like it could be a modified Tsuri Komi Ashi Awesome video and analysis! Long live the Last Emperor!

Great breakdown as always! Fedor has to be one of the greatest all around fighters of all time. One part of his game that is very underestimated was his submission game. I bet he has one of the best submission percentages of all time because it seems like anytime he went for one it was a done deal...especially his arm bars.

You are both geniuses this is a beautiful video thank you vm !

Many thanks for posting this. Fedor gets his 'Off-balancing' techniques from Judo, in which they are called Kuzushi. It is a central tenet of Judo.

This is an excellent video. Having judo in your arsenal can only be a good thing. It's a high IQ martial art

You better be the at the top of the elite class to even consider taking on Fedor. He has the perfect balance of grappling and striking that make every move the most effective decision. This guy is deadly and an absolute legend.