Fedor Emelianenko Quotes

I've never considered myself as a legend - just a simple man with heart.

- Fedor Emelianenko

A fighter, a real strong fighter, should always look dignified and calm, and I believe that any expression of aggression is an expression of weakness. A strong person will not be nervous and will not express aggression towards his opponent. He will be confident in his abilities and his training; then he will face the fight calm and balanced.

- Fedor Emelianenko

It's essential for a fighter to go separately and just focus on training away from everybody else.

- Fedor Emelianenko

While I'm an athlete and while I'm fighting actively, I don't intend to pursue a career in politics. What happens after that, we'll see. But I don't have an intention to do both at the same time.

- Fedor Emelianenko

Actually, when I fought in PRIDE, we had the best fighters in the world. Back then, the UFC had a very serious and big crisis; they were going through some tough times trying to get top fighters. All the best fighters were in PRIDE.

- Fedor Emelianenko

UFC is a moneymaking machine. The most important thing for this organization is a brand and its marketing. They have a couple of good fighters, and there are also some very good champions, but they are trying to keep everyone at the same level. The most important thing for them is the promotion, not the fighters.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I don't know how much the other fighters make. But I need to tell you that, for myself, money is not the first consideration.

- Fedor Emelianenko

In terms of Rogers, I can't comment on how other fighters in the UFC would fare with Brett Rogers because that's just speculation.

- Fedor Emelianenko

The UFC didn't want me to fight there so what could I do? We were unable to make a deal. They offered unacceptable conditions.

- Fedor Emelianenko

If Dana White can offer a contract that's not one-sided, and it's not cumbersome to the point where we look at it and realize that we can't fight for him, then we'll fight in the UFC.

- Fedor Emelianenko

As far as the UFC, if they offer us a fair deal, then we would be open to fighting in the UFC.

- Fedor Emelianenko

The first thing I saw was that Brett Rogers had his way very quickly - in 20 seconds - with a UFC champion, Andrei Arlovski.

- Fedor Emelianenko

With my victory, I must always remember that I glorify God.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I am the face and ambassador of sambo. The organization I'm working is trying really hard to make sambo a sport on the Olympian level.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I always like and appreciate the support for the fans; I am very grateful to everyone who supports me.

- Fedor Emelianenko

For every athlete, it is very important to be able to engage in their favorite thing, give all the best in training, performing in competitions, defending the honor of the motherland.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I have fought all over the world, and I am excited to be in 'EA Sports MMA' because this game is going to show the global appeal of mixed martial arts.

- Fedor Emelianenko

People are making judgements about Russian people based on me. This is why I never allow myself any aggression towards my opponent.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I train and prepare for every contest the same so I can compete to the best of my abilities.

- Fedor Emelianenko

When I was competing, I would run daily 20 kilometers, and in addition to that, I'd put in many hours of fighting and sparring. That's why I was always able to keep the speed in the ring. I would train so hard that sometimes it was not only hard to stand up, but it would also be hard to lay down.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I try and make it possible for beginners to start training MMA and not be scared of it as a sport. I try to actually give them the skill set that is necessary - to feel comfortable, maybe not on a big level. And not just Russia, but worldwide.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I have no special strategy. I can just wait to see what my opponent offers.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I'm very grateful to God for what he gives me. Victories, remarkable victories, but you have to go through the defeats. That is why I praise God for everything.

- Fedor Emelianenko

No one expected me to become a champion.

- Fedor Emelianenko

Dan Henderson has been a fighter for a long time, and he's been a champion in many different organizations.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I never believed I was the best fighter in the world.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I always remember that I am a representative of my country, and I always think about the culture I'm bringing to people.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I try to perform honestly during the fight, and I always remember that I'm a representative of Russia. I try not to bring any aggression. Just honesty.

- Fedor Emelianenko

You know when a person goes into the ring to win, or at least not to lose. I mean, when a fighter is ready and goes to fight, than it can be seen by his look. Regardless of whether he gets hit or not, he goes forward, and regardless of whether he wins or loses, he wants to go forward, and it is clear from his burning eyes.

- Fedor Emelianenko

Training for a fight is never easy, regardless of the opponent.

- Fedor Emelianenko

As human beings, our lives should be in retrospect with God.

- Fedor Emelianenko

It is God who gives us the opportunity to win and to get victories.

- Fedor Emelianenko

One needs to live every day according to God's commandments. And then any kind of difficulty or unpleasantness will be manageable.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I gain strength out of familiar surroundings.

- Fedor Emelianenko

Most importantly, you have to stay true to yourself as well as those fans who made you who you are as an athlete.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I've always fought as a heavyweight, and I didn't see any reason to fight at a lighter weight.

- Fedor Emelianenko

In my opinion, faith helps in many contexts.

- Fedor Emelianenko

Cain Velasquez, he has some technical difficulties, but he has ambition, and he's fearless. He wants to win so badly, and he's in great condition. He's a thinking fighter.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I've already fought my share. God gave me a rich, eventful career, and I thank God for everything, but I'm done fighting.

- Fedor Emelianenko

I don't think about fights that didn't happen.

- Fedor Emelianenko

A true athlete is someone who doesn't just stop training when they stop competing. It's a way of life, and they keep in shape just to keep up that standard.

- Fedor Emelianenko

If people think they've found my biggest weakness, let them try to take advantage of it.

- Fedor Emelianenko