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Aleksander Emelianenko is like a huge, terrifying version of Eminem.

Following in the footsteps of boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya and mixed martial arts heavyweight fighter Bob Sapp, Russian nightmare Aleksander Emelianenko is making the short jump from professional fighting to recording artist.

According to Emelianenko's official webpage, he will be fighting Josh Barnett on April 11 in Chicago, presumably for M-1.

If you're a fan of Russian rap, you can also listen to Emelianenko's skills on the microphone. Check it out here:

Just in case you don't speak Russian, here's a rough translation:

My name is Aleksander Emelianenko. I have a lot of creepy tattoos.
Like the grim reaper holding a baby, doesn't that scare the shit out of you?
No? How about I punch you in the face? Don't make fun of my hair.
I know it's a mullet, but in Russia it's still fashionable there.

Alright, maybe those aren't really the lyrics. But how awesome would that be?

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