Drop him on his head. Knock open a nasty gash on his face. Fedor Emelianenko hardly even blinks. The consensus No. 1 heavyweight in mixed martial arts shrugs it off and conquers his opponents.

By Beau Dure, USA TODAY

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Alexander Emelianenko is a tough as nails fighter out of Russia. He has an extensive background in Sambo, and is a brother of the world class renowned Fedor Emelianenko. Alexander spent time competing in the now defunct Pride Fighting Championship. He is a hard hitter, and has the future ahead of him if he keeps his head in the game.

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In his interview to a major Russian newspaper the next day after his latest bout on M-1 Challenge 2 in Saint Petersburg Alexander tells about the victory, reveals the date of his upcoming fight, talks about evolution of sport in Russia and so much more in this huge interview.

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A long time before a certain Fedor Emelianenko made his name as one of the most feared in the world, there has already been a russian sambo-combatant, who caused furore on the international MMA scene, Oleg Taktarov. A multitude of submission-holds, fantastic condition and maybe the most acrobatic takedowns and judo throws of all times made "The Russian Bear" a very dangerous competitor.

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The incredible Fedor Emelianenko is widely regarded as the greatest fighter to ever lace up the gloves. A victim of one cut stoppage, Fedor has rolled over every single competitor to ever step in his way, including the man who stopped him, the great Tsuyoshi Kohsaka. A former PrideFC Heavyweight Champion, this Russian has captured the imagination of MMA fans all over the world and soundly defeats almost everyone who dares step into the ring with him.

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MATT HUGHES releases his sensational new book revealing all about his life story. In this excerpt, Hughes recalls the welterweight championship bout between St. Pierre and Matt Serra at UFC 69...

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MATT HUGHES releases his sensational new book revealing all about his life story. Here is an interesting part of it telling how he'd got into the UFC in September 1999

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Despite his international fame and success, Fedor still resides in Stary Oskol...

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When Fedor was 11, he began training with the Vladimir Nevsky club on a recommendation from judo instructor Vasilyi Ivanovich Gavrilov. There was a problem, though: The family did not have the money for Fedor's training gear.

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STARY OSKOL, Russia -- To really understand a man and the choices that he makes, you have to know where he comes from.

Beyond his public image, beyond your own projecting, you have to understand his place in the world. You have to understand how he has been influenced by the physical and psychological manifestations of his country's politics. Most importantly, you have to know his outlook on life.

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