Fedor Emelianenko has filed a lawsuit in Moscow's Ostankinsky Court seeking protection of his honor, dignity, and professional reputation. The defendants are fantasy writer Anastasia Ivanova, known by the pen name Alya Rogozhina, and publisher AST, over a book titled "Legend of MMA — Fedor Emelianenko." The case is documented in the court filing database.
Fedor Emelianenko has taken legal action against an author and publisher over a book written about him without his authorization, filing suit in Moscow's Ostankinsky Court. The case, documented in the court filing database, targets fantasy writer Anastasia Ivanova — who publishes under the pen name Alya Rogozhina — and major Russian publisher AST. The book at the center of the dispute is titled "Legend of MMA — Fedor Emelianenko." Emelianenko is seeking protection of his honor, dignity, and professional reputation.
The plaintiff is one of the most decorated heavyweight fighters in MMA history. The 49-year-old Russian, widely known by the nickname "The Last Emperor," carries a professional record of 36 wins, five losses, and no draws across a career that has spanned multiple organizations and eras. Standing six feet tall with a 74-inch reach, Emelianenko built his reputation on a well-rounded game that combined striking — landing 3.18 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy — with a consistent threat on the ground, averaging two takedowns and nearly two submission attempts per 15 minutes of action. He has trained and competed out of FedorTeam.
Why it matters
- The lawsuit raises questions about the limits of biographical publishing when a public figure has not authorized or cooperated with the work.
- AST is one of Russia's largest publishing houses, giving the case potential significance beyond a single title.
- A ruling in Emelianenko's favor could set a precedent affecting how combat sports figures are portrayed in unauthorized publications within Russian jurisdiction.
