People always say its an aggressive and bad sport and just like street fighting, but it's not the same thing. You go into work at the gym every day, and it takes away from being an aggressive person in public. You're training every day, and you're losing that aggression for the public.

I've been given a platform with the UFC, so I might as well share my story.

My sister is strong.

Part of my gift as a fighter is being a human punching bag.

You back me into a corner, I'm not going to lay down and die. I've been down that road too many years in my life.

That first loss in the UFC was a tough one. I hadn't fought in a year, and you start again, different organisation, different scenario, and it all plays into it.

I've been the best fighter in the world at kickboxing - they can't take that away from me - but when I started in MMA, I realized how great this sport is. It's the ultimate combat sport, and that's why I want to be the world's best at it.

It's a dream of mine to be a mixed martial arts world champion.

It's not my decision, what goes on with who gets a title shot. I mean, some people get their shots in two or three fights. They're pretty lucky. I wish I could be like them.

I eat too much.

I'd be champ already if it wasn't for the cheaters.

I've been fighting since I was a child, fighting to get out of my circumstances.

I used to make $300 a week, struggling to put food on the table, but I have become one of the highest-paid fighters in the world. I feel that's destiny.

Every fight is different.

There should be no tolerance for cheaters, especially in fighting.

I'm not going to underestimate any fighter.

I feel blessed by God.

I never wanted to be a fighter. This is what God said I'm going to do, and I'm happy with that.

I've got my dreams. I want to be the best fighter on the planet.

It's the fight game, and everyone loses. You win some, you lose some. You just try to get back up on the horse.

I'm a professional; I've got to be on weight all the time. There's not excuses for that.

I love rematches.

I'm always down for a battle. I was born down.

I'd fight any of the top guys.