I want to use every second of my life, every time that I have in my life, to make me a better fighter. That's why I'm a martial artist. For me, it's more than a job - it's a way of living

When I go on vacation I just like to do nothing - just hang out at the beach, go eat the best restaurants, and do nothing.

Respect your opponent, just make them respect you more.

I am a public person and I have my private life. It's important for me that my private life stay private, that what I share with the people is my public personality.

If I come back and I lose, at least I know I did everything I should have done, I have no regrets, I'll be happy. I can die happy.

Dana White came out very often in public saying I'm this and that; I'm sure it's also to play with my ego, to make me, for example, come out of retirement and say 'Oh ok, I'll fight for peanuts.' No, I'm not like that. I know the game.

I was a big fan of Jean-Claude Van-Damme growing up, and I always wanted to be a martial artist 'cause of him.