anonymous001
26-03-2008, 14:59
Dit is toch wel een leuk interview, van fedormma.com
This was translated by stripthesoul on Sherdog so give him the thanks.
This article is posted in Russian for Sports Express: http://www.sport-express.ru/art.shtml?155946 (http://www.sport-express.ru/art.shtml?155946)
"I'm trying to translate it. This is Part 1. It's mostly a biographical article with Fedor talking about his past for the most part. So if you're looking for any news, it's not here."
"Let me know if you're interested in reading more and I can try to translate the rest. This is about 1/4 of the entire article. Or if anyone else knows if it was published in English or can translate, please let me know."
Part 1 of 3
The Best Fighter in the world in Chuck Norris version. (They mean Chuck Norris here as an org, like UFC. Doesn't make much sense in English, I know; but they're trying to make a joke in Russian).
We missed our Tula train - so Fedor Emelianenko had to wait for us near the Kursk station entrance. He was wearing worn out jeans and a funny hat - nobody recognized him. Legend of legends. One of the most mystical personalities in the sports world: in Mixed Martial Arts, Emelianenko, the first Russian world champion, doesn't know defeat. And each fight, according to rumors, adds half a million dollars to his bank account.
No one recognizes you on the train?
Nope, - laughs it off - , I sat down in the corner, pulled down my hat - and fell asleep.
His nickname in Japan is "Emperor", and he knows what national worship is. He cannot even freely take a step in Seoul or Tokyo. That's why he doesn't want to lose a minute of having a calm mind - at least noone here bothers him, or whispers behind his back.
But he doesn't even take of his hat in Moscos. We though he's trying to hide from his followers. But it turned out to be much simpler:
- Sorry guys, I will keep the hat on. I got a flue after President's Cup in Sambo. Doctors are asking to be careful. Honestly, I just came to my senses. Spent ten days in Pyatigorsk. Mineral baths, mud procedures...
So you're better now - thank god. What did you do in Tula?
- I visited my wife and daughter, they live there for now. Vasilisa is just a tiny thing, was born on 29th of December. As soon as I finish building the house in Stary Oskol I will move them there, won't take long.
Fedor, you probably read the Chuck Norris interview in new year's issue of SE?
- I think I read it, but don't remember the details
You don't remember, how Chuck called you the best figher of all times and nations? And added: "There is noone in Martial Arts who could beat Emelianenko"
- That's Chuck's opinion, I don't think of myself as that strong. I just train alot - so that's why I am able to escape defeat so far. I'm trying to do everything, so that Russia takes first place in world ratings. But of course it's very flattering that Chuck says such things.
Where did you meet him?
- In Las Vegas. There was an event - and before entering the arena Chuck came up to me and introduced himself.
He introduced himself? That's funny...
- We didn't really talk, just exchanged a few words
So when was he able to see, that you're a man of an incredible soul? That is also one of his quotes
- Probably read my interviews. Also you can tell a person's character from seeing him in the ring. Although, I sometimes read a fighter's interview - and cannot believe my eyes. I know for sure that he is totally different in real life. Normal guy. Then I understand: he's trying to get a stuck-up image through the newspapers. But I don't do that.
Was there an interview that really made you mad?
- No. It's all nonsense.
We remember the interview from Brazilian fighter - Nogueira. He tried so hard to talk smack about you.
- That's nonsense as well. Why should I get upset?
Then why didn't you chose to be silent? You answered each of his points?
- I wouldn't initiate it myself. Friends asked me to answer his comments. So I told everyone how it is in reality. But didn't have any anger inside. I beath Nogueira twice at that point, why should I get angry? Let him get angry at those defeats. Instead he spits garbage, so that he can get another fight with me. He's trying to get a new fight, tries to prove something.
Before you appeared in Mixed Martial Arts, Nogueira was considered unbeatable. What is your technical advantage above the hero of yesterday?
- We studied Brazilian Jiu-Jiutsu very closely. We knew all of their minuses - for example, these fighters have a weak throwing technique. Plus I have better speed than Nogueira. So that's how I built that fight.
Fedor Emelianenko's fights is a sight to behold. His height is not the greatest compared to other fighters - 183 centimeters. Weight - barely over a hundred. The fighters he fights are really huge, much higher and wider in the shoulders.
His fights against Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera five years ago can be viewed as a thriller. Emelianenko beat him by decision and took his title. A year and a half later the fight hapenned again, and Emelianenko got a cut. If it was due to a punch or kick - the championship title would be given back to the Brazilian. But they clashed their hads and instead the fight was stopped, and Fedor kept his title. Noguiera didn't like that. But in the third bout our warrior won by decision once again - and the Brazilian didn't say anything after that.
Which stars besides Chuck Norris did you meet?
- I'm friends with Jean Claude
Van Damme?
- Yes. Many stars atten Mixed Martial Arts events - I saw George Clooney, Bruce Willis... I know that they follow my fights, want to meet. But so far I didn't have a chance.
Did you have any offers to be in movies?
- More than once. Even Van Damme wanted me to be in the sequel to Blood Sport, but something didn't work out with finances, and the project was postponed. I turn down other offers, because filming would take tons of my time, and I wouldn't get a chance to fully commit myself to training.
Would you want to try it later?
- Probably. It's interesting to me.
Do you talk with other Russian actors?
- I have a good relationship with Oleg Taktarov. I heard that many actors, ours and from Hollywood, like my fights. I know Aleksander Revoy from "Comedy Club", funny guy...
How did you meet?
- Him and I were part of support group, when Sochi was chosen to be the next olympic location.
This was translated by stripthesoul on Sherdog so give him the thanks.
This article is posted in Russian for Sports Express: http://www.sport-express.ru/art.shtml?155946 (http://www.sport-express.ru/art.shtml?155946)
"I'm trying to translate it. This is Part 1. It's mostly a biographical article with Fedor talking about his past for the most part. So if you're looking for any news, it's not here."
"Let me know if you're interested in reading more and I can try to translate the rest. This is about 1/4 of the entire article. Or if anyone else knows if it was published in English or can translate, please let me know."
Part 1 of 3
The Best Fighter in the world in Chuck Norris version. (They mean Chuck Norris here as an org, like UFC. Doesn't make much sense in English, I know; but they're trying to make a joke in Russian).
We missed our Tula train - so Fedor Emelianenko had to wait for us near the Kursk station entrance. He was wearing worn out jeans and a funny hat - nobody recognized him. Legend of legends. One of the most mystical personalities in the sports world: in Mixed Martial Arts, Emelianenko, the first Russian world champion, doesn't know defeat. And each fight, according to rumors, adds half a million dollars to his bank account.
No one recognizes you on the train?
Nope, - laughs it off - , I sat down in the corner, pulled down my hat - and fell asleep.
His nickname in Japan is "Emperor", and he knows what national worship is. He cannot even freely take a step in Seoul or Tokyo. That's why he doesn't want to lose a minute of having a calm mind - at least noone here bothers him, or whispers behind his back.
But he doesn't even take of his hat in Moscos. We though he's trying to hide from his followers. But it turned out to be much simpler:
- Sorry guys, I will keep the hat on. I got a flue after President's Cup in Sambo. Doctors are asking to be careful. Honestly, I just came to my senses. Spent ten days in Pyatigorsk. Mineral baths, mud procedures...
So you're better now - thank god. What did you do in Tula?
- I visited my wife and daughter, they live there for now. Vasilisa is just a tiny thing, was born on 29th of December. As soon as I finish building the house in Stary Oskol I will move them there, won't take long.
Fedor, you probably read the Chuck Norris interview in new year's issue of SE?
- I think I read it, but don't remember the details
You don't remember, how Chuck called you the best figher of all times and nations? And added: "There is noone in Martial Arts who could beat Emelianenko"
- That's Chuck's opinion, I don't think of myself as that strong. I just train alot - so that's why I am able to escape defeat so far. I'm trying to do everything, so that Russia takes first place in world ratings. But of course it's very flattering that Chuck says such things.
Where did you meet him?
- In Las Vegas. There was an event - and before entering the arena Chuck came up to me and introduced himself.
He introduced himself? That's funny...
- We didn't really talk, just exchanged a few words
So when was he able to see, that you're a man of an incredible soul? That is also one of his quotes
- Probably read my interviews. Also you can tell a person's character from seeing him in the ring. Although, I sometimes read a fighter's interview - and cannot believe my eyes. I know for sure that he is totally different in real life. Normal guy. Then I understand: he's trying to get a stuck-up image through the newspapers. But I don't do that.
Was there an interview that really made you mad?
- No. It's all nonsense.
We remember the interview from Brazilian fighter - Nogueira. He tried so hard to talk smack about you.
- That's nonsense as well. Why should I get upset?
Then why didn't you chose to be silent? You answered each of his points?
- I wouldn't initiate it myself. Friends asked me to answer his comments. So I told everyone how it is in reality. But didn't have any anger inside. I beath Nogueira twice at that point, why should I get angry? Let him get angry at those defeats. Instead he spits garbage, so that he can get another fight with me. He's trying to get a new fight, tries to prove something.
Before you appeared in Mixed Martial Arts, Nogueira was considered unbeatable. What is your technical advantage above the hero of yesterday?
- We studied Brazilian Jiu-Jiutsu very closely. We knew all of their minuses - for example, these fighters have a weak throwing technique. Plus I have better speed than Nogueira. So that's how I built that fight.
Fedor Emelianenko's fights is a sight to behold. His height is not the greatest compared to other fighters - 183 centimeters. Weight - barely over a hundred. The fighters he fights are really huge, much higher and wider in the shoulders.
His fights against Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera five years ago can be viewed as a thriller. Emelianenko beat him by decision and took his title. A year and a half later the fight hapenned again, and Emelianenko got a cut. If it was due to a punch or kick - the championship title would be given back to the Brazilian. But they clashed their hads and instead the fight was stopped, and Fedor kept his title. Noguiera didn't like that. But in the third bout our warrior won by decision once again - and the Brazilian didn't say anything after that.
Which stars besides Chuck Norris did you meet?
- I'm friends with Jean Claude
Van Damme?
- Yes. Many stars atten Mixed Martial Arts events - I saw George Clooney, Bruce Willis... I know that they follow my fights, want to meet. But so far I didn't have a chance.
Did you have any offers to be in movies?
- More than once. Even Van Damme wanted me to be in the sequel to Blood Sport, but something didn't work out with finances, and the project was postponed. I turn down other offers, because filming would take tons of my time, and I wouldn't get a chance to fully commit myself to training.
Would you want to try it later?
- Probably. It's interesting to me.
Do you talk with other Russian actors?
- I have a good relationship with Oleg Taktarov. I heard that many actors, ours and from Hollywood, like my fights. I know Aleksander Revoy from "Comedy Club", funny guy...
How did you meet?
- Him and I were part of support group, when Sochi was chosen to be the next olympic location.