Fedor Emelianenko

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“No one expected me to become a champion.”

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

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

“I gain strength out of familiar surroundings.”

“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.”