No discussion regarding mixed martial arts royalty takes place without mentioning Fedor Emelianenko, the ferocity with which he fights matched only by the class with which he carries himself outside the cage.
The onetime Pride Fighting Championships heavyweight titleholder was for years one of the most dominant figures in the sport, as he put together a 27-0 record with one no contest in 28 appearances from April 6, 2001 to Nov. 7, 2009. Though Emelianenko still has never set foot inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he owns wins over six former UFC champions: Mark Coleman (twice), Kevin Randleman, Andrei Arlovski, Tim Sylvia, Frank Mir and Quinton Jackson.