No one expected me to become a champion.

Dan Henderson has been a fighter for a long time, and he's been a champion in many different organizations.

The UFC didn't want me to fight there so what could I do? We were unable to make a deal. They offered unacceptable conditions.

I've already fought my share. God gave me a rich, eventful career, and I thank God for everything, but I'm done fighting.

I'm very grateful to God for what he gives me. Victories, remarkable victories, but you have to go through the defeats. That is why I praise God for everything.

People are making judgements about Russian people based on me. This is why I never allow myself any aggression towards my opponent.