Quotes from Alexander Gustafsson

We're supposed to be role models.

I'm a morning person.

It's not always shine and good feelings in training. But when it comes down to it you need to have that happiness and motivation in training.

We used to see spectacular things with Jon Jones when he fights.

I think motocross is a much more dangerous sport than what we do. These guys are flying through the air at high speeds rising their lives. What we do in the octagon is not even close to what these guys do on the course.

You can't relax, even for a millisecond in this sport.

I do not want to be in fights where people see me as an obstacle on the road. I want to be the man challenging.

It comes with it, this is my work and all the media thing is just a big bonus for me. I'm just enjoying being in the spotlight right now so it's not a big deal for me.

I feel my conditioning is one of my strengths.

A win is a win, but a decision for me is not an option any more.

I try to understand the sport more and more as I develop, and I try to be a better fighter overall and work on everything, not just every aspect, I try to combine it too. I work on it every day, and I try to be a better fighter in every practice.

It's not always about reach, it's about footwork, it's being fast, in and out, stuff like that.

I can eat almost anything and still keep weight as long as I'm training hard.

I want to beat DC. I want to avenge my loss.

That feeling of getting your hand raised. It's hard to explain with words, you have to do it to understand the feeling of a 'W.' That's what drives me.

I wouldn't duck anyone. I'll fight anyone.

For an elite athlete the fans are everything.

Luke Rockhold would be a good payday.