A list of inspirational Fedor Emelianenko quotes for Sambo, MMA & Life

Fedor Emelianenko is a Sambo Grandmaster, PRIDE Heavyweight Champion, one of MMA’s greatest of all time and was once even on Russia’s Council of Physical Fitness & Sports. In short, it’s fair to say that he’s had an illustrious career and was best known in the cage for his heavy punches, armbars and beautiful takedowns that came from both Sambo and Judo.

However, there is more to the man than just fighting. Emelianenko is also quite an intelligent man and has a quiet yet respectable, Russian nature about him. Want further proof? Then look at the list of quotes below…and then try to claim that fighting is merely for knuckle heads. You might be surprised!

1.”The one who doesn’t fall doesn’t stand up”

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

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

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

5. “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”

6. “You can jump around beating your chest and praising yourself, but everything can be taken away at any moment. I believe that people who behave like that are deceiving themselves”

7. “We should always keep self improving. Keep growing spiritually and physically. Fight bad impulses, try to overcome any difficulties and generally be in control of our life”

8. “For every athlete, it is important to be able to engage in their favorite thing, give all the best in training, performing and competitions, defending the honor of the motherland”

9. “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 then 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’s clear from his burning eyes”

10. “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”

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

12. “I never pumped myself up or made myself angry as some sportsmen do. I think one should treat his opponent with great respect”

13. “I do not talk about my weaknesses. I work on them”

14. “When I walk into a fight, I’m trying not to think about anything; collect myself and concentrate. And going into a fight, I don’t feel any emotions, neither anger nor compassion. I don’t emotionalize. I’m going into a fight with a clear mind”

15. “I always like and appreciate the fans. I am very grateful to everyone that supports me”

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