I will not talk bad about the UFC.

I have a great run in the UFC.

I don't believe in ideal places for a fight.

We must recognize our opponents' merits.

Fighting in Brazil is always great because you're close to the fans. It's a good energy on fight day: during the open workouts, the support on social media is always closer.

I'm a guy that always had positive thoughts in every situation in my life.

I like to empty my mind and focus on developing my abilities in training.

I have no control of life. I have to prepare myself for any situation.

When I prepare for a fight, I never expect it to be easy. I believe that that would create a chance for me to not give my best in the Octagon.

I always go there to put on a fight knowing that my opponent is well prepared and will do his best. That's the challenge that motivates me.

A fight involves the emotion, the strategy of combat. There are many factors connected to a fight.

I have a lot of respect not only for the fighter but the man Vitor Belfort. I think he has done a lot for the sport, and we all have to respect him.

Sometimes when you chat about something, a few ideas come up, you go this way or that way in training.

My main objective is always the belt.

I've always worked hard and stayed focused.

Every fight is a little bit different.

As you go in there, you keep winning; after you've had a loss or two, people start to humanize you.

I feel like Randy Couture has helped build the history in this sport.

It's an honor to fight someone like Randy Couture.

I tried all my life to be a champion.

We always want the knockout or the submission.

If you want to get to the top, you can't say you won't fight this one or that one. You have to be open to fight the best.

It's important to have the support of your family, but when is time to move away? You have to walk with your own legs one day.

Having your father to help you to get back up is good, but you need to get up by yourself and walk alone. Life goes on.

I loss that fight to Phil Davis, but I'm not convinced on that fight. Because it wasn't fair for me. I'd like to do another fight.

The future belongs to God.

I believe in me.

It's not my style to talk trash to my opponents.

I want to be the middleweight champion.

A fight is a fight, and you never know what is going to happen until you start fighting.

I never underestimate anybody.

Every fight is a new story, a new training camp.

For sure, Jacare would be a great opponent. I have all the respect for him, but I would like a lot to have the opportunity of facing him someday.

Your technique, your drive - that's what you should carry with you.

If you want something, you can get it.

Rafael Carvalho deserves a lot of respect and seriousness in my camp.

I won't cling to the past.

I try to learn from my losses, see how they can help me in the future.

Learning is constant. I learn something new every day.

Every fight has taught me something.

At middleweight, I started to find an ideal weight for me. I face guys my size, my height, and with my physique.

Fighting in Bellator is a dream come true for me.

Every time you step into a different cage, you can feel the difference.

I don't fight without being prepared, even when I lose.

Mousasi is a very tough fighter.

My way of thinking is like that: always positive.

As a professional, I get in a dilemma between sport and entertainment. There's these two sides.

I'm not gonna change my principles. I'm not gonna change anything just to make money.

I'm a professional, and I focus on one fight at a time.