Julia Berezikova

Julia Alexandrovna Berezikova (; born ) is a Russian female mixed martial artist and boxer. In February, 2014 she was the #7-ranked 125-pound female fighter in the world according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings. She has not fought since she knocked out Rosy Duarte in October 2015. She is a W5 World Champion and is also a champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Boxing, Sanda, Sambo and Muay Thai.

Background Berezikova was born on in Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai (at the time Chita Oblast), Russia.

During her childhood, Berezikova injured her back after an unsuccessful flip and her doctors thought that she would not be able to practice sport any longer, but she was able to make a complete recovery.

Berezikova's brother was an acquaintance of Roman Zentsov, who recommended that Berezikova begin training in boxing to combine it with her knowledge of judo.

Berezikova next faced South Korean MMA debutant Song Lee Jin, whom Berezikova quickly defeated by TKO in 51 seconds at M-1 Global's event M-1 MFC: Russia vs. Korea on in South Korea.

On at bodogFight: Clash of the Nations, Berezikova was defeated by American Julie Kedzie in the second via TKO (referee stoppage) after Kedzie trapped Berezikova with a leg triangle from which Kedzie punched Berezikova freely, preventing her from escaping or defending.

At bodogFight: Vancouver on , Berezikova was defeated by English fighter Rosi Sexton via submission (armbar) in round two.

Debuting with MMA promotion FightForce, Berezikova faced the experienced Japanese judoka and former Smackgirl open weight champion Megumi Yabushita. Berezikova was able to defeat Yabushita by unanimous decision after a competitive match on at the event FightForce: Russia vs. The World in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Originally set to fight against French Tevi Say, Berezikova defeated fellow Russian Milana Dudieva by submission (punches) in the first round at FightForce: Day of Anger on .

Berezikova returned to MMA on and won her next two fights. On , Berezikova defeated Karla Benitez by split decision at Far Eastern Federation of Modern Pankration: Mayor Cup 2012.

Berezikova faced Benitez in a rematch at Super Fight League 12 on in Mumbai, India. She defeated Benitez by submission due to an armbar in round two.

Returning to Moscow, Berezikova was defeated by Polish fighter, Joanna Jędrzejczyk by unanimous decision after two rounds at Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 12 on .

Boxing Berezikova took part in a boxing exhibition match against the Women's International Boxing Association (WIBA) champion Emiko Raika on at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. She has also participated in other exhibition matches in Japan.

Kickboxing Berezikova was slated to compete in a K-1 rules match on in Germany.

Outside sports Berezikova posed topless for the Russian version of Penthouse in the issue of .

Berezikova has worked as consultant of fight scenes for some Russian productions. She was a participant of Russia Channel One's show Big Races.

Along with fellow MMA fighter Aleksander Emelianenko and other Russian athletes, Berezikova participated in the 2010 Russian TV series starring Yevgeni Sidikhin, Olympic Village.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Rosy Duarte TKO (punches and knees) EFN: Fight Nights Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

Juliana Werner Submission (leg lock) XFC International 9

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Joanna Jędrzejczyk Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 12

Moscow, Russia Win

Karla Benitez Submission (armbar) Super Fight League 12

Mumbai, India Win

Karla Benitez Decision (split) FEFoMP: Mayor Cup 2012

Khabarovsk, Russia Win

Alena Hola Submission (armbar) Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 6

Moscow, Russia Win

Eugenia Kostina Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 5

Moscow, Russia Win

Milana Dudieva Submission (punches) FightForce: Day of Anger

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

Megumi Yabushita Decision (unanimous) FightForce: Russia vs. The World

Saint Petersburg, Russia Loss

Rosi Sexton Submission (armbar) bodogFight: Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada Loss

Julie Kedzie TKO (punches) bodogFight: Clash of the Nations

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

Song Lee Jin TKO (punches) M-1 MFC: Russia vs. Korea

South Korea Loss

Tara LaRosa Submission (armbar) bodogFight: USA vs. Russia

Vancouver, Canada Professional boxing record

Championships and accomplishments

Sanshou Medalist of Russia in Wushu Sanda 2003.

Boxing Saint Petersburg champion 2003-2005. Russian Cup winner in 2003. Russia boxing championship winner 2004, 2005.

Sambo Saint Petersburg Combat Sambo Champion in 2004.