Quotes from Fabricio Werdum

I talked about a rematch with Velasquez in respect. He was a great champion and did a lot for the sport, so I was being respectful.

I respected Fedor for a long time. I never said bad things about him, never in my life. I respect him a lot.

Overeem is really smart when he's fighting, had the patience to wait for the right moment.

I want to bring the PFL to Brazil. I want it to be famous in Brazil. This is my big goal. Not just fight but I want to help the PFL grow up.

I have a very big pride in Brazil.

I moved to the United States for two reasons: to train with the best coach in the world, Rafael Cordeiro, and be able to train and live with my family, something that I couldn't do back in Brazil. It was the best decision I ever made in my life and career.

I always look at the bright side.

When I fought against Fedor, no one picked me. But then afterwards, they ask 'Who is Fabricio Werdum?'

The first time I go to the TV for commentary I no like it because I have a fight coming up and I didn't wanna do that, but now I love this.

When I set in my mind I wanted the world championship in jiu-jitsu, I got it three times.

I wanted the ADCC championship, I got it two times.

I don't have anything against homosexuals, but 'Cigano' needs to get out of the closet.

I don't like Overeem very much. Not because of the fact that we fought, but I think he's too cocky. But he's a good fighter, a strong guy, a good striker. I respect him for everything he has done in MMA and K-1.

My game matches with Velasquez's. I won't be afraid to kick or punch him to avoid the takedowns because the ground game is my best weapon.

Just because someone sends you some gloves you don't need to keep making several posts with them. That's not how it works, you have to value your image.

Ray Sefo is a former K-1 guy that I've always respected. He knows how to take care of athletes.

Conor McGregor started well with his marketing, he talks a lot and is a great fighter, we can't deny that, but I think he crossed the line.

We had a good relationship - sometimes there were some controversies, disagreements, things that happen in a normal relationship. I am very grateful to the UFC for all these years; I made my career practically in the UFC.

Fighters have a code, a law, and you have to respect everybody.

Fighters don't like Conor McGregor.

Fans love McGregor, but 11 out of 10 fighters will say they don't like him because he respects nobody. I'd be 100 percent on his side if he respected others, but he only cares about himself.

I like Fedor. I like him because Fedor never talk too much before the fight, has a lot of respect for fighters. I like Fedor.

The heavyweight division is dangerous because one punch can end everything.

Any punch can end a fight, so there's no easy fight.