The future belongs to God.

I won't cling to the past.

I don't like to rush things.

I have a great run in the UFC.

I will not talk bad about the UFC.

My main objective is always the belt.

I tried all my life to be a champion.

Positivity helps produce better results.

I have a good relationship with the UFC.

We must recognize our opponents' merits.

I've always worked hard and stayed focused.

I don't believe in ideal places for a fight.

We always want the knockout or the submission.

Every fight is a new story, a new training camp.

It's not my style to talk trash to my opponents.

I use discipline and focus as my greatest weapons.

It's an honor to fight someone like Randy Couture.

My dad taught me; Mr. Steven Seagal taught me, also.

I have to accept everything... I will be back strong.

Learning is constant. I learn something new every day.

I don't fight without being prepared, even when I lose.

I'm just a regular guy that had a dream and ran for it.

I was thinking Im going to die but I'm not going to tap

You have to walk and believe that you can find the light.

Separating your profession from friendship is very difficult.

I believe a lot in what I do and in my work. I believe in me.

The good point is when you combine excitement and calm together.

Even if you win, or you lose, you have to respect your opponent.

If you have a dream in your life, go ahead it's possible, go ahead

In the mornings at around 5:30 A.M., I train karate with my family.

Your technique, your drive - that's what you should carry with you.

My philosophy is the same as a Samurai: To hit without getting hit.

There's always pressure but I change that pressure into motivation.

This is one of the toughest divisions and I’m going to be champion.

I feel like Randy Couture has helped build the history in this sport.

Rafael Carvalho deserves a lot of respect and seriousness in my camp.

I have no control of life. I have to prepare myself for any situation.

I try to learn from my losses, see how they can help me in the future.

Every time you step into a different cage, you can feel the difference.

I focus on my opponents the same way whether they are a champion or not.

I like to empty my mind and focus on developing my abilities in training.

You can have talent and strength, but the most important is determination.

I eat very healthy all the time, low on fats and sweets and no fried foods.

The Samurai always has to rise and move on, because new challenges will come.

I like to be busy and fight many times a year and showcase all my potentials.

If you gave up, you've already lost. If you keep going, you get to a new level.

I never fear my opponent, for me he only represents a new challenge to conquer.

When I fight I try to empty my mind... I only see that moment, nothing else matters.

I'm not gonna change my principles. I'm not gonna change anything just to make money.

When I signed with Bellator, I knew this would be a new positive chapter in my career.

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