Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tsuyoshi Kosaka

Main Card | Tournament Championship | 120 kg
Completed MMA Bout Dec 22, 2000
W
Kosaka defeats Emelianenko
L
KO/TKO, Cut 0:17 Round 1 of 3
vs.
KO/TKO 0:17 R1
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▶︎
"The Last Emperor"

Fighter Comparison

33-22-2

Climbed to 34-22-2
Pro
Record
4-0-0

Fell to 4-1

Japan
Nation

Russia
Tokyo
JP
Fights out of
Stary Oskol
Belgorod Oblast
30
+9 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 24
+2 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
N/A
-
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
ALLIANCE Gym Alexander Nevsky (Stary Oskol)

Bout Information

Event Poster

Rings Japan

Fight Details

  • Event: Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 2)
  • Date: Friday 12.22.2000
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Furitsu Gym
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Osaka, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 11 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 120 kg (264.6 lbs)
  • Emelianenko Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Kosaka Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: N/A
  • Tournament: Rings
  • Tournament Round: Round of 16
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Fight Video  |  Fedor vs. Kosaka Fight Video

    The Fedor Emelianenko vs. "TK" Kosaka full fight video from the Rings MMA promotion King of Kings tournament, in the TKO (Doctor Stoppage) due to cut result that caused the first official loss of Fedor's fighting career.

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