The key thing is confidence, and you get that from the actions that you take. It can be anything from getting chicks, being in a fight, having success at work, having a good family. A lot of that stuff comes from having confidence, so that's one of the biggest things.

Being in good shape is my lifestyle, and I can't remember a time when I was out of shape. I try to live an active lifestyle and mix up all types of activities like fighting, running and swimming.

I avoid long layoffs and I try to stay in shape at all times.

I want to be the most exciting fighter out there.

I hate to lose but having the belt doesn't define who I am. It's how I live my life and what I put into things is what defines me.

As far as fighting, I just love to fight and enjoy my life more because of that. I think that it is pretty apparent to those who know me that I do this because of the love. I am not looking to get famous or acquire a bunch of cash. I am following my passion and that's what is about for me.

Living the dream is simply a form of living out your passion, of making that passion gradually, through persistence and effort, a central part of your life.