Talkin’ MMA with Fedor
Published by Scoop Malinowski on August 30th, 2009 in Interviews

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He may be the calmest, most mellow sports superstar you will come across. It must be how it feels when you feel a total mastery and dominion over ever man in your sport. I have covered a half dozen of Fedor’s press conferences and it’s striking how relaxed and calm he is at all times. You almost wonder if Fedor has ever been angry or upset once in the last nine years, or ever in his life. Certainly, there could never be any media question that would ever unhinge Fedor (though nobody would ever try to get under his skin anyway), and here are some softball I recently tossed his way…

MMAMemories: Do you feel unbeatable?

Fedor: “I never think about the fact that I’m unbeatable in any way. I understand that at any moment I can lose a fight.”

MMAMemories: What is your inspiration now in your career?

Fedor: “The biggest inspiration is that I represent my country and the sport. I help people see that I fight for my country and that’s what drives me. The sport has given a lot to me and I fight not only for my country but for my people, for my orthodox heritage and background in religion. And I’m very proud of that. And when I go into the ring I have the entire country and my people behind me.”

MMAMemories: What do you think about during a fight?

Fedor: “I try to avoid thinking about anything, thinking was for the preparation period. Now it’s the time to act.”

MMAMemories: Who is the best fighter in the sport of MMA today? Is it you?

Fedor: “I don’t consider myself the best. I would say some of the best fighters in the sport today are Josh Barnett, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St. Pierre, and Anderson Silva.”

MMAMemories: What will be the key to victory in your next fight vs. Brett Rogers?

Fedor: “It’s always the training, the preparation for the fight. That’s the key.”

MMAMemories: You will be 33 later this month. When you career is finished as an athlete and champion, how would you like to be remembered? Do you think about this?

Fedor: “I don’t think or make plans for it. When that happens it’s up to the people to pass judgement.”