Fedor Emelianenko has claimed that UFC boss Dana White does not stand by his words, as he criticizes him as a businessman.

Fedor Emelianenko is widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight fighter of all time, despite having never fought in the UFC during his career.

Over the years, UFC boss Dana White has attempted to explain his side of why the promotion never signed ‘The Last Emperor’, claiming that they were asking for unreasonable demands of owning a share in the UFC.

Now, though, the legendary Russian fighter has offered his side of the story, calling White ‘nonsense’ and criticizing his standing as a businessman.

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Fedor says Dana White does not stand by his words

White recently explained why he’s glad he never signed Fedor, claiming that because they offered him so much money, it would’ve been detrimental if he would’ve accepted the deal. And having never fought in the premier promotion, the Russian star competed the majority of his career in Pride FC, while also competing in Bellator for seven fights.

And recently, the 50-year-old came out and discredited the UFC boss, stating that he always changes his mind when he talks about why the UFC didn’t sign him, calling him a bad businessman. “There are different kinds of businessmen, some are decent and respectful, some people don’t even need a contract,” he told Ushatayka.

“A handshake is enough to keep their word. But now, Dana is talking all sorts of nonsense. First he wanted me then he didn’t. The he regretted it, then he’s glad he never signed me. The man talks and always 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,” he continued.

Fedor went on to claim that the UFC were only interested in signing him when he was under contract elsewhere, saying that when he was a free agent, they didn’t want to negotiate with him. “I didn’t understand the point of his actions. He came over saying, ‘I want you to fight for me’, he made that very clear. But one fight earlier, I’d been a free agent. I was free and they didn’t sign me. It happened every time. When I’m free they aren’t interested, when I’m under contract, the offers start coming. But if you’re under contract you can’t sign another one. There would be legal proceedings,” he added.

Despite being 50 years old now, Fedor is not ruling out a potential MMA return despite having retired from competition three years ago following a first round loss to Ryan Bader at Bellator 290.