Fedor vs. Tsuyoshi Kosaka: Early in Fedor’s career he suffered a loss due to cut, received by an illegal elbow strike unleashed by Kosaka under the Rings banner. Five years would pass before the Russian would have his chance at redemption, and when that moment came at Pride: Bushido 6, he capitalized in a major way. Fedor battered Tsuyoshi thoroughly for a full ten minutes. The end came in between rounds when the fight was mercifully called off. It was never competitive, and Emelianenko showed a growth unparalleled.

Fedor vs. Mark Coleman 1: While Coleman’s best days were already fading in 2004, he was still a genuine threat, bringing to the ring the sports’ most brutal ground and pound to be found. He’d captured the Pride Grand Prix 2000 title, and picked up notable wins over Allan Goes and Don Frye since. He wasn’t prime, but he was dangerous, and Fedor made him appear the amateur, submitting the potent wrestler in just over two minutes. Many point to this moment as the deciding factor in regards to which promotion produced the greater heavyweights: the UFC, or Pride.

Fedor vs. Pedro Rizzo: They say that when it’s time to go out, go out with a bang. That’s exactly what the great Fedor did just days ago. The Russian was paired with Brazilian Muay Thai specialist, Pedro Rizzo, and the bout didn’t last long. After a brief feeling out processes, Fedor let his hands go with speed and ferocity, putting the former UFC star to sleep in just 84 seconds. It was an explosive, amazingly dominant performance from “The Last Emperor”, and the most fitting exit a legend could ever possibly ask for.