Though it was while watching Fedor train at Sambo as a child that Alex became interested in mixed martial arts (Alex started Sambo training in elementary school), the two brothers are reportedly on less than speaking terms. A third brother, Ivan, is currently in training, pointing to the possibility of an Emelianenko martial arts dynasty. Alex Emelianenko’s dark, gothic tattoos are a constant source of curiosity to the public and to journalists, and are a testament to the tough nature of this hard fighting MMA competitor.