For me there is no reason why to go up in weight class, because when you go up in weight class you have to fight bigger guys - then you have to train against bigger guys. The guys are not better, they're heavier, but it means you have more chance to get hurt.

To fight a bigger guy you need to train with bigger guys and it takes a lot more on your body. And it's not your weight class.

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.

I don't want things that I regret in life, and things that I have not done - and I don't want to at 80 years wake up, and tell myself: 'Oh I was on top of my shape and skills and I didn't do it.'

You don’t get better on the days when you feel like going. You get better on the days when you don’t want to go, but you go anyway. If you can overcome the negative energy coming from your tired body or unmotivated mind, you will grow and become better. It won’t be the best workout you have, you won’t accomplish as much as what you usually do when you actually feel good, but that doesn’t matter. Growth is a long term game, and the crappy days are more important.

It’s OK to get butterfly in your stomach; the key is to learn how to make them fly in formation.

What happens when you accept and embrace your fear? Fear becomes your weapon.