Fedor Emelianenko Quotes

Years ago we hardly had anything to eat. Now I earn more money and I see every opponent as a man that tries to put me back to that poorer period. That man has to be eliminated.

The one who doesn't fall, doesn't stand up.

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

Spirit, like body, needs to be trained. So I think it's necessary to make your spirit stronger. And for he who believes, anything is possible.

I do not talk about my weaknesses, I work on them.

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

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

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

I've never pumped myself up or made myself angry as some sportsmen do. I think that one should treat his opponent with great respect.

A real strong fighter should always look dignified and calm... I believe that any expression of aggression is an expression of weakness.

One who does not fall, does not stand up.

Only if God tells me to come back. No other way.

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.

Only those who never stand up, never fall down.

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.