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

I like this feeling of weariness after training, when I’m walking home exhausted, dragging my feet. I like this a lot. — 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

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

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

I would like to have a rematch against Fabricio Werdum. — Fedor Emelianenko

During the fight my senses dim, and basically, I don’t feel any pain. — 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 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

I don’t think about fights that didn’t happen. — Fedor Emelianenko

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

My weight is not enough and strength is not enough either, so I have to take the fight by mastery. — 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 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

The one who doesn’t fall, doesn’t stand up. — Fedor Emelianenko

A strong person will not be nervous and not express aggression towards his opponent… he will face the fight calm and balanced. — Fedor Emelianenko

No one expected me to become a champion. — Fedor Emelianenko

As someone that was a good ambassador of a growing sport, that always wanted to fight the best fighters and always gave the fans the best he could give. — 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

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

I gain strength out of familiar surroundings. — Fedor Emelianenko