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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“In my opinion, faith helps in many contexts.”

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

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

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

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

“I would like to have a rematch against Fabricio Werdum.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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