Mma Quotes

I've been through a lot of ups and downs. Just willing to get back up and grind every day to try and get better.

I'm looking forward, that's all, I'm not looking backwards.

I don't want little girls to have the same ambitions as me. But I want them to know that it's okay to be ambitious.

I'm nervous... but I'm not going to fear what I'm about to do, I'm going to take it head on and I'm going to conquer it.

No one is perfect but without honesty you've got nothing.

You can do anything you put your mind to. I don't care what situation you're in.

It comes down to having fun and doing what I love.

Movement for me is meditation.

I'm big on the inside, which makes up for a lot.

If you truly believe in yourself and your skills, most times, it's enough.

The more dangerous the situation I put myself into, the more I rise, the better I become.

I'm not much of a planner. I set a goal and there really is nothing else... no plan B.

Pressure... I love it.

Control all the variables you can... don't worry about the rest.

If you're humble in defeat, everyone may still kick you, but they won't kick you as much.

When you pay attention to detail, the big picture will take care of itself.

Nothing really frustrates me to the point of hatred. It's not the worth the energy.

If I'm disrespectful to my opponent, how can I respect myself?

Why do people watch fights?... They watch it for inspiration.

It's not about the past or the future, it's about right now.

There's always pressure but I change that pressure into motivation.

There are no other factors that cause me stress when I get inside the Octagon. I guess that's an advantage of getting older.

Keep your eye on the prize but enjoy the journey.

What I've learned from those losses... Priceless.

Be you and I think people will recognize the special things about yourself. Just be you, and be you to the fullest.

I follow my instincts and my excitement.

I recognize that losing is a part of growth in this sport and it's a positive thing in the long run.

It's always nice to look in the mirror at the end of the day and see that you helped somebody's life... even if only a little bit.

Life's too short to hate.

I'm habitually positive. I try not to use anger as motivation.

You want to be like a ticking bomb. As calm as possible before the fight, to save energy… But ready to explode the second you step into the cage.

I go to bed with a clear conscience. I sleep great. I know I did my best.

Hang onto that goal and you do what you have to do to make it happen.

They say if somebody has done something you want to do, all you need to do is go out and copy them.

If you can talk the talk but cant walk the walk youll look like a fool. That's the risk but with great risk comes great reward.

I only train, I don't know what a break is.

Think street, train sport.

If I'm to accomplish my goal of being the world champion I've got to be better; so every day I come in here with a goal, and that's to get better.

No matter how much I respect someone or how much I like someone, it doesn't exceed my will to win.

You can go out and get anything you want if you work hard enough for it and believe in yourself.

I think it makes your stronger to admit that you're scared, because you're not scared to say that you're scared.

You always recognize great champions... how they come back from a loss.

It's not the most powerful animal that survives. It's the most efficient.

Only way to eliminate the element of surprise is to know yourself and now your adversary.

It's not always the strong that survive. It takes brains, guts, tolerance and forward thinking.

When you do things for the right reasons, eventually no matter how long it takes, people will take notice of it and can't help but respect it.

Your job, with all that mental training and suffering, is just to push your line of breaking so far your opponent can't find it.

Nobody is born a winner, but anyone can develop the way of thought that guides you to the right direction.

Martial arts has been a way of life for me since I was a young kid. It created a discipline and respect for everything. Martial arts has just made me a better person. It's a way of life.

I just need to enjoy the moment... I just fight I know I'm going to go out there and perform my best.