I've trained different places with different people my whole career. I'm going to continue to do so. It's always been a journey.

You want to be respected by your bosses and peers.

I was rocking everyone at 135 and putting them down.

Actually, when I don't have a fight I'm training the hardest because I'm not worried about getting hurt.

I bought a house after the Loveland fight. I wanted something grown up like an elephant or some flowers to put on the mantel. I decided I need a UFC belt.

Being the first flyweight champion would be history. I'd be immortal. No matter what I do, that's always there.

Cruces is like my town, where I grew up, where my heart is... All the teachers and coaches and people who have really influenced my life are from there.

Everyone wants respect from your peers and from fans. No better way to do it than beat Miguel Torres.

I want to fight the best guy. I don't want there to be any question that I beat the next best guy in the division.

Personally I think there is nothing like that in-fight experience.

You never want to get injured, of course. That's just not what you do, but in the scheme of things 12 years of professional fighting and having to sit out nine, ten months for an injury is not that bad.

That's why we're here: to leave a legacy that'll be remembered long after we're done. And what a great start to my legacy, man, being the first UFC flyweight champion.

My dream has always been to be a UFC champion. It wasn't to be a main event fighter.

Not having to compensate for always being at a size disadvantage allows me to unleash all of my skills.

The thing is, it's really hard to be the No. 1 absolute best in the world at something, no matter what you're doing.

I hate when people come out after a fight and they talk about injuries.

When you go in there and fight, you pretty much relinquish and give up the right to make any excuses about something.

Some people, honestly, as simple as it sounds, aren't going to log in and put in all their information to get a fight on Fight Pass. I mean, they're just not going to do it.

I always want to prove that I've improved.

I think I can beat anyone in the world. That's what I train for. It's just a test of skills for me.

I want to prove I'm a great, exciting fighter.

The people need to know about guys like John Moraga.

And that's what I want to do, fight the best guys, the toughest guys to prove I am the best.

I'm so passionate and love the craft of movies and watch them over and over.