Fedor Emelianenko has publicly slammed UFC CEO Dana White, accusing the promoter of constantly changing his story regarding their failed 2009 contract negotiations.<\/p>\n
Dana White<\/a> has spent years changing his story about the biggest failed superfight in MMA history, but the legend on the other side of the table is finally setting the record straight.\u00a0<\/p>\n For over a decade, the UFC <\/a>boss has given mixed signals about his failed attempt to sign PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko,<\/a> sometimes claiming he was glad the deal fell through.\u00a0<\/p>\n Now, the iconic Russian heavyweight — who retired with a 40-7 record without ever fighting in the UFC — is firing back at White’s business ethics.<\/p>\n Fedor Emelianenko Accuses Dana White of Changing His Story on UFC Talks<\/p>\n In a recent interview shared by Red Corner MMA on X (with video credited to Ushatayka), the former PRIDE heavyweight champion did not hold back when discussing White’s business words. Emelianenko made it clear that he prefers business partners who can honor a handshake, slamming the UFC boss’s changing public narratives over the years.<\/p>\n “There are different kinds of businessmen. Some are decent and respectful,” Emelianenko stated. “Some people don’t even need a contract. A handshake is enough; they keep their word. But now Dana is talking all sorts of nonsense. First he wanted me, then he didn’t. Then he regretted it, then he’s glad he never signed me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n He added, \u201cThe man talks and changes his story. He simply doesn’t stand by his words. His way of doing business doesn’t sit well with me. A legend? If someone thinks he’s a legend, let them.”<\/p>\n