“I try to perform honestly during the fight, and I always remember that...” — Fedor Emelianenko Quote

“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.”

“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.”

“For me, 'Far Beyond Driven' just had an oomph that kicked it over the edge and just pure aggression. And I always appreciated that.”

“I play with aggression, a physical mentality, but if I'm not in the right position, it's never going to show.”

“For Mr. Putin, vacillation invites aggression. His world is a brutish, cynical place, where power is worshiped, weakness is despised, and all rivalries are zero-sum.”