Kirill Sidelnikov
Kirill Yurievich Sidelnikov (Russian: Кирилл Юрьевич Сидельников) born August 17, 1988, is a Russian professional mixed martial artist currently competing 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 6 time World Combat Sambo Champion.
| Kirill Sidelnikov | |
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| Born | August 17, 1988 Stary Oskol, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| Other names | Baby Fedor |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 264 lb (120 kg; 19 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 73+1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Stary Oskol, Russia |
| Team | FedorTeam Red Devil Sport Club |
| Trainer | Fedor Emelianenko |
| Rank | First Razryad Grand Master in Sambo |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
last updated on: 06 Jan 2011 | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Russia | ||
| Men's Combat Sambo | ||
| World Championships | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2019 Cheongju | +100 kg |
| 2015 Casablanca | +100 kg |
| 2014 Narita | +100 kg |
| 2013 St. Petersburg | +100 kg |
| 2012 Minsk | +100 kg |
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2011 Vilnius | +100 kg |
| 2010 Tashkent | +100 kg |
| European Championships | ||
| 2016 Kazan | +100 kg |
| 2015 Zagreb | +100 kg |
| 2013 Crema | +100 kg |
| 2012 Moscow | +100 kg |
| 2010 Minsk | +100 kg |
| Russian Championships | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2016 Petrozavodsk | +100 kg |
| 2015 Krasnoyarsk | +100 kg |
| 2014 Ulan-Ude | +100 kg |
| 2013 Gubkin | +100 kg |
| 2012 Moscow | +100 kg |
| 2011 St. Petersburg | +100 kg |
| 2010 Krasnokamsk | +100 kg |
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]
Sidelnikov faced Rab Truesdale on October 23, 2021 at Bellator 269.[10] He won the bout via ground and pound in the first round.[11]
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.[12]
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[13] and 2012,[14] silver in 2011.[15] On February 27, 2011, he won the Russian Championship in Combat Sambo.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 19 matches | 13 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 5 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–6 | Rab Truesdale | TKO (punches) | Bellator 269 | October 23, 2021 | 1 | 2:01 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 12–6 | Domingos Barros | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 230 | October 12, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Milan, Italy | |
| Loss | 11–6 | Adam Keresh | TKO (head kick and punches) | Bellator 209 | November 16, 2018 | 1 | 1:12 | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| Loss | 11–5 | Sergei Pavlovich | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 79: Pavlovich vs. Sidelnikov | November 19, 2017 | 1 | 2:45 | Penza, Russia | For the FNG Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–4 | Magomedbag Agaev | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 57: Sidelnikov vs. Agaev | December 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 10–4 | Ruben Wolf | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 50: Fedor vs. Maldonado | June 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 9–4 | Chris Barnett | Decision (split) | Rizin WGP part 2: Iza | April 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Nagoya, Japan | |
| Win | 8–4 | Carlos Toyota | TKO (punches) | Rizin WGP part 1: Saraba | December 29, 2015 | 1 | 2:32 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 7–4 | Vladimir Kuchenko | Decision (unanimous) | RCT: Russian Cities Tournament | November 19, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Lipetsk, Russia | |
| Loss | 6–4 | Ibragim Ibragimov | TKO (doctor stoppage) | M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 6 | September 5, 2009 | 1 | 1:51 | Dagestan, Russia | |
| Win | 6–3 | Rezvan Danyalov | Submission (americana) | M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 3 | May 28, 2009 | 1 | 1:30 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 5–3 | Paul Buentello | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Affliction: Day of Reckoning | January 24, 2009 | 3 | 4:18 | Anaheim, California, United States | Sidelnikov tested positive for stanozolol after the fight. |
| Win | 5–2 | Kim Jong Wang | TKO (corner stoppage) | M-1 Challenge 9: Russia | November 21, 2008 | 1 | 0:12 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 4–2 | James Jack | TKO (punches) | M-1 Challenge 7: UK | September 27, 2008 | 1 | 1:28 | Nottingham, England | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Jarno Nurminen | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 4: Battle on the Neva 2 | June 27, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 3–1 | Carmelo Molina | TKO (punches) | M-1 MFC: Fedor Emelianenko Cup | May 15, 2008 | 1 | 0:49 | Russia | |
| Win | 2–1 | Martin Soltisyk | KO (punch) | M-1: Slamm | March 2, 2008 | 1 | 2:25 | Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Antonio Mendes | TKO (doctor stoppage) | M-1 MFC: Battle on the Neva | July 21, 2007 | 2 | 3:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Dong Woo Shin | TKO (head kick and punches) | M-1: Russia vs. Korea | January 20, 2007 | 1 | 0:19 | Russia |
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- "Fight Nights Global 57 Results: Sidelnikov Defeats Agaev". Combat Press. 2016-12-16. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- "Fight Nights Global 79 Results: Pavlovich Smashes Sidelnikov, Pešta Chokes Kudin". Combat Press. 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
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