Vitaly Sergeevich Shemetov (born July 9, 1985; USSR, Russia, Omsk) â Russian mixed martial arts fighter. Performs in the Japanese organization RIZIN. Master of sports of international class in Kickboxing, master of sports in Pankration, master of sports in Army hand-to-hand combat. Multiple champion of Russia, Europe and the World in mixed martial arts in Holland, Japan, China, Latvia, Greece and the US. Performs under the nickname ëThe Dancing Russianû.
Vitaly was born on July 9, 1985. in Omsk.
He studied at school "No. 33" until the 9th grade. He received his secondary education at school "No. 144" in his hometown.
He began to play sports actively at the age of six. At the age of seven, he enrolled in the Judo section of the Youth Sports School-17 and after a year of training received the first award in his sports career, won a gold medal at the city championship in Judo in the weight category up to 31 kg.
At the age of fourteen he had his first professional fight in the KRC "Arbat". He trained under the control of D.N. Repin and A.V. Cheremushkin. After that, he began to master the technique of Thai boxing under the control of O.V. Kudrinsky. He performed at the most prestigious Thai boxing tournaments, where he won the World Cup in Thai boxing in Belarus, Minsk according to (I.A.M.T.F.).
He also became the youngest participant and winner of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in memory of N.P. Chepika (2000).
By the age of sixteen, he received the highest possible title in this discipline "Master of Sports of Russia" in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat.
Heads the Shemetov Brothers Martial Arts Academy located in Omsk.
Is a MMA coach, among mixed martial arts at the highest level. Vitaly is known for his social activities and active citizenship, he is a follower of a healthy lifestyle and an active lifestyle.
Since 2006, Vitaly and his brother Sergey have been actively involved in social activities.
On December 8, 2006, Vitaly was waiting for the United Russia political party. Received a party card together with Sergei. Tasks were set for the development of their region, as well as stability and fundamentality for the inhabitants of their region.
Actively takes part in the social activities of the country. Conducts various master classes and seminars on mixed martial arts and FZK FC. Organizes sports and recreational activities for children and adults on the basis of the Academy of Martial Arts called "Shemetov Brothers", instilling a love for sports and a healthy lifestyle. She pays much attention to charity events in support of children from orphanages, orphanages and disadvantaged families. In the future, he organized various events and joined other ideological inspirers of charity.
August 9, 2016 â Vitaly Shemetov dedicated his victory at the European tournament to the 300th anniversary of Omsk. Participates in various programs and TV shootings, starred in commercials and photography.
In mid-2016, from the United Russia party, he planned to run as a candidate for the Legislative Assembly of the Omsk Region in 2016. Participated in negotiations with the chairmen of the Party, with the Mayor and the Governor of the Omsk region.
Later he suspended his political activities and continued his professional sports career, speaking under the Russian flag at international mixed martial arts tournaments.