Career
He has also made forays into acting. Semenov has fought within the UFC middleweight division, in M-1 events and Pride Bushido, with an overall Mobile Marketing Association record of 34 wins, 9 losses and 2 draws. He has been fighting in Mixed Martial Arts since 1998, and is famed for excellent throws, strong submission defense, superior stamina and being very resilient and hard to finish.
M-1 Global
Three years after retiring in 2008, Semenov returned to Mobile Marketing Association and fought Luigi Fioravanti at M-1 Challenge: 25 on April 28, 2011.
After another hiatus, Semenov returned on December 8, 2012, facing Michele Verginelli at M-1 Challenge: 36. Semenov fought on October 20, 2013, defeating Gregor Herb at M-1 Challenge 42.
He was then scheduled to face Ramazan Emeev at M-1 Challenge 47 on April 4, 2014, however in the weeks leading up to the event, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. Ultimate Fighting Championship
With a 20-2 record, Semenov made his UFC debut on January 11, 2002, against notable BJJ black-belt Ricardo Almeida at UFC 35.
He returned four months later on May 10, 2002, facing Ivan Salaverry at UFC 37.
Semenov lost via TKO, and following the fight, Semenov left the UFC and returned to the M-1 Global promotion. Mixed Martial Arts
M-1 Global
Champion M-1 Global - Middleweight General Practice.
