In this exclusive for Sherdog, the Russian grappling ace spoke on his recent victory over Maurice Greene at UFC 246. Why he was unable to secure the submission in the first round, and working through exhausted arms to get the win in the second. He also spoke on having Greene's Ultimate Fighter Season 28 housemate Juan Espino in his corner for the fight. Gave his thoughts on a matchup with another talented heavyweight grappler in Curits Blaydes. Competing with Bazilian jiu-jitsu star Gordon Ryan at Quintet Ultra. As well as how much longer he plans to compete in the sport after 72 bouts as a professional.
