Top 687 Quotes & Sayings by Famous Mixed Martial Artists - Page 2

I'm the oldest I've ever been, right now.

A lot of people are like, "What do you do to get pumped up for a fight?" Like, really? You're locked in a cage with someone trying to kill you in front of thousands of people. It's not too hard to get pumped up... You've got to calm everything down, you've got to remind yourself to relax.

Discipline is the fuel of achievement.

Jiujitsu is simple, you just gotta do it right.

Politics and religion are topics that people tend to stay away from in their conversations, because they're polarising. But they are important topics, so they should be discussed the most, so we should know each other's opinions on them.

I think adversity is the dust that polishes the diamond.

I only have control over one person and that’s myself. And I feel good about it.

Live your life with a smile regardless the circumstances.

Only thing I am testing positive for is Pasta or Cheese.

You are what you teach, and you teach what you are.

I would rather be happy and feel fulfilled and challenged every single day than just sit somewhere and get by.

I feel like karma is something that's real. I try and be the best possible person I can be, but not only that I try to help as many people as possible and influence others in a positive manner. And that's all stuff brought on by MMA because I want to be successful so want to be the best possible person.

I just like doing a lot of different things. People need a reason to get their butts out of bed and do something.

You are all great, and everything about your company is wonderful!

Be intense, be ready to go, but just enjoy it.

Sam Turton is the true embodiment of the responsible artist. The honesty and integrity of the man comes out with every soulful note he sings.

When introducing a character, you're usually better off sticking with broad strokes. The important thing at that point is not what color hair someone has or how tall they are, but rather, what kind of person they are.

As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.

You about to play an opponent who is either bigger, stronger, faster or more experienced than you. Is there any hope at all? Absolutely, because one factor is in your favor: You are the Underdog!

We are given two of most of our body parts, either opposites or similarities, but not the tongue; except for my wife's which is forked.

The standard is the same. Don't get me wrong, the main difference is the number of sparring partners. Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn are the best coaches in the world in my opinion and in many other people's opinion but it really it comes down to the number of sparring partners. I go to my gym and I have 10 fighters fighting on the local level but when you go over there it's like 30 fighters all fighting in the UFC or other bigger shows. That's really the main thing; the numbers.

It is very important I live up to my own expectations as far as popularity and knowing that I left my mark on the sport.

I enjoyed the UFC.

Everybody has strong feelings and they back what they believe, and they have the right to.

I felt like I could be a good example that you don't have to have all the right things in life, all the doors already open for you, in order to do great things. In fact, I truly believe that a lot of people who do great things, many of them have come from harder backgrounds.

One of the ultimate things a human can learn is kindness for their fellow humans

I wouldn't say I'm a social hermit, but pretty close to that.

Combat is my profession and fighting was a great way to maintain a combat mindset while preparing to lead Marines in war.

When I'm a little lighter, I feel faster and I feel better. I thought I needed to be big, but I learned that I'm better off being quicker and more agile, because I still have strength.

It's definitely a motivational factor, becoming a three-organization world champion.

I'm a big Red Hot Chili Peppers fan.

If I didn't positive have people influencing my life in a positive way, I don't know where I'd be right now. So if I can do that just in one person's life, it's all worth it to me.

I've got nothing but respect for the guys I compete against, but in the cage it's a different story.

I didn't know that I would be the UFC champion. Did I intend on being the UFC champ? Yeah, absolutely. I didn't exactly see myself doing this as a full time job or career but I certainly intended for it when I started down this path.

What have I got better than anyone? Age.

Promoters compete for fighters, fighters compete for titles.

A boxer is like a lion, the greatest predator on land, but you throw him in the shark tank and he's just another meal.

We're not as different as we think we are.

I'm pretty low-key. I'm pretty boring, to be honest.

Be brave, be bold and above all be honest, some people will hate you and some will love you but they will all see the real you

There's going to be highs and there's going to be lows, try to keep your emotions out of it a little bit.

I'm a solid fighter.

I want everyone to know I'm coming out of retirement because it's time to free the MMA world of the virus that's known as Tito Ortiz. We've been suffering through his boring fights for too many years, and it's about time that someone beats it out of him once and for all.

I came into this game a wrestler and that was pretty much it. I was tough, I could take a guy down and beat him up. I threw a good overhand right.

I believe martial arts is always evolving and mixed martials arts is the top of the food chain.

Submitting is always the most important thing to me. Victory first, but with a submission is what I always want.

Jiu-jitsu puts you completely in the moment, where you must have a complete focus on finding a solution to the problem. This trains the mind to build that focus, to increase your awareness, your capacity to solve problems.

I would absolutely be willing to fight Cris Cyborg.

I believe I'm the best of all-time at bantamweight.

I have a lot of nicknames. They called me Kingo in Japan, they called me the Young Vagabond, but that sounds bad, then Soldier of Fortune, now they call me the Dream Catcher.

I'd like to be remembered for being the one responsible for adapting Brazilian jiu-jitsu for modern MMA. For what I've learned from fence work and some ground positions. Lots of details I developed after years and years studying them, testing what worked on the mat, against the fence, what kept opponents on the ground, control situations.

I'm not that guy who says, please can I get a fight?

If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting you when I feel like it.

The quickest time to rehydrate is right after you're done training, so I'm always carrying these gallons of water to drink, drink, drink so my body can recover faster. And that's a huge part of being able to take damage, by the way. If you're hydrated, your brain is lubricated, you can take bigger shots.

I don't like beating up people in my hometown. I like to go to their hometown, so they can see what they're all about.

Death isn't sad. There's nothing sad about it. Living a shitty life, that's sad.

I don't like to trash talk... I don't know how to do that, it's not me. In the martial arts world that I was brought up it was all about respect.

It's important that we see clearly with wisdom and awareness, but also take action.

In fact, pro wrestling is strong.

Beating people up is a positive thing.