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Kirill Yurievich Sidelnikov (Russian: Кирилл Юрьевич Сидельников) born August 17, 1988, is a Russian professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division of Bellator. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed for Fight Nights Global, M-1 Global, Affliction, and RIZIN. He is a six-time World Combat Sambo Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Sidelnikov made his professional debut in 2007, winning TKO from a head kick and follow up punches just 19 seconds into the first round.

After being defeated in his next bout due to a doctor stoppage, he returned to face 264-pound Polish fighter Martin Soltisyk. After weathering the early storm, Sidelnikov knocked Soltisyk out with an overhand right.

Sidelnikov fought for the first time on North American soil at Affliction: Day of Reckoning, losing to Paul Buentello. Following the fight Kirill Sidelnikov was suspended for testing positive for Stanozolol, and was fined $2,500. The mere presence of Stanozolol in the system constituted a violation under new testing procedures for the CSAC.

Sidelnikov claimed that the substance had been prescribed to him to recover from injury, and hence he maintains that he was unaware of his use of the banned substance. He is among the youngest fighters to compete in a major pay per view event in combat sport history.

On November 19, 2010, he participated in RCT: Russian Cities Tournament, held in Lipetsk, Russia, where he fought and defeated by unanimous decision Vladimir Kuchenko.

Rizin Fighting Federation

After five years away from MMA, Kirill Sidelnikov made his return at Rizin Fighting Federation. On December 29, 2015, he faced Carlos Toyota at Rizin WGP: Part 1 - Saraba. He won via first-round technical knockout.[1]

On April 17, 2016, Sidelnikov defeated Chris Barnett at Rizin 1 by split decision.[2]

Fight Nights Global

On June 17, 2016, Sidelnikov faced Ruben Wolf at Fight Nights Global 50, which was headlined by Fedor Emelianenko and Fabio Maldonado. He won by unanimous decision.[3]

Sidelnikov faced Magomedbad Agaev at Fight Nights Global 57 on December 16, 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[4]

On November 19, 2017, Sidelnikov challenged Sergei Pavlovich for the FNG Heavyweight Championship at Fight Nights Global 79. He was unsuccessful in his bid for the title and lost the fight by first-round technical knockout.[5]

Bellator MMA

Sidelnikov faced Adam Keresh on November 15, 2018 Bellator 209.[6] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[7]

Sidelnikov faced Domingos Barros at Bellator 230 on October 12, 2019.[8] He won by unanimous decision.[9]

On July 10, 2021, it was reported that Sidelnikov was not under contract with Bellator anymore.[10]

Combat Sambo

Kirill has also been involved in combat sambo competitions, and in the Russian championships of 2009 he advanced to the semifinals, while in 2010 he advanced to the finals. Despite his progress in the finals, he was defeated by training partner Aleksander Emelianenko.[11]

On November 8, 2010, he became the new World Combat Sambo Champion.

Sidelnikov has won three medals at world combat sambo championships—gold in 2010[12] and 2012,[13] silver in 2011.[14] On February 27, 2011, he won the Russian Championship in Combat Sambo.[citation needed]

Mixed martial arts record

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References

  1. ^ "Rizin Fighting Federation line-up complete for debut shows". Bloody Elbow. 2015-12-28. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  2. ^ "Kirill Sidelnikov vs Chris Barnett". MMA Core. 2016-04-17. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  3. ^ "Fight Nights Global 50". mixedmartialarts.com. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  4. ^ "Fight Nights Global 57 Results: Sidelnikov Defeats Agaev". Combat Press. 2016-12-16. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  5. ^ "Fight Nights Global 79 Results: Pavlovich Smashes Sidelnikov, Pešta Chokes Kudin". Combat Press. 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  6. ^ "'Baby Fedor' signs with Bellator, meets Adam Keresh in Israel in November". MMAjunkie. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  7. ^ McClory, Mike (2018-11-16). "Bellator 209 Results: Adam Keresh Stops 'Baby Fedor' Kirill Sidelnikov". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  8. ^ "Latest Bellator 230 fight card, rumors for triple feature in Milan, Italy". MMA Mania. 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  9. ^ "Bellator Milan/Bellator 230 live results". MMA Fighting. 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  10. ^ Nolan King (July 10, 2021). "Bellator parts ways with 18 fighters: Daniel Straus, Tywan Claxton, Liam McGeary included". MMAjunkie.com.
  11. ^ "Fedor & Aleks in World Combat Sambo Championship in Feb - MMA News". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
  12. ^ "2010 Sambo world championship results".retrieved 11 September 2013
  13. ^ "2012 Sambo world championship results--Day 2".retrieved 11 September 2013
  14. ^ "2011 Sambo world championship results".retrieved 11 September 2013
  15. ^ Sherdog.com. "Kirill Sidelnikov MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-11-21.

External links

  • Professional MMA record for Kirill Sidelnikov from Sherdog