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

Training for a fight is never easy, regardless of the opponent.

A fighter, a real strong fighter, should always look dignified and calm, and I believe that any expression of aggression is an expression of weakness. A strong person will not be nervous and will not express aggression towards his opponent. He will be confident in his abilities and his training; then he will face the fight calm and balanced.

I've never considered myself as a legend - just a simple man with heart.

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.

I never believed I was the best fighter in the world.