Fedor Emelianenko to compete at ADCC 2009

Fedor Emelianenko, widely considered to be the number one heavyweight in the world, will tangle with the world's best grapplers when he enters the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship next year in Abu Dhabi, ADCC News announced today.

Fedor carries with him a world-class background in the Russian martial art of Sambo. Although he's arguably more known for his vicious ground and pound, Fedor has finished his last five MMA opponents with submission holds.

2008 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix champion Gegard Mousasi was also announced for the tournament.

The ADCC, which takes place every two years, is the world's most prestigious grappling tournament.