Quotes from Luke Rockhold

I dictate the pace of my fights and no one else.

Men back up their words. Little boys run away.

I think me and Werdum got some old beef from Strikeforce. He's a guy I've always wanted to fight. I've thought it through, and I like the style matchup.

All I care is I've got the belt.

Bisping will fight to the bitter end but does not love the fighting.

The people around me is the only reason why I survive: Bob Cook and DeWayne Zinkin.

The highs and lows of Vitor Belfort, I would not want to be that guy. Be on top of the world getting all these 'knockouts of the night' and all these awards of the year and then all of a sudden get shunned into the shadows. He leads a shady life, and it seems like karma might be coming back.

I'm doing very well outside the cage.

I'm not here to be good. I'm here to be great.

I've got a lot of natural talent, and I'm not wasting it.

I was never the bully: I was always the one trying to clean up the situation.

I think it's important to be subtle, sweet, and powerful.

Bisping is a tough guy. You can't write him off. He's good at everything. He's been able to beat some of the top guys out there because he can expose their weaknesses.

Injuries are tough. I tore my ACL 50 percent in my left leg. I can't kick. I'm not going to fight without my left leg, which is my best weapon.

Cardio is king. This is how you make sure you don't wear out in the fight.

When you show me the right contract, I'll sign the right contract.

I've taken my beatings and learned how to get around and succeed against the big guys.

I don't like talking about cheaters.

Martial arts has been a way of life for me since I was a young kid. It created a discipline and respect for everything. Martial arts has just made me a better person. It's a way of life.

To have the athletes weigh in on a stage, televised, it makes no sense. Holding us at weight to run us through medicals and a staging process, it lengthens the time we're depleting ourselves.

Compared to some other guys at 205, of course, I'll be a little small. But I've never tried to just physically go for it, bulk up, lift weights.

I always look for bigger and better things, and if the UFC wants to bring in some top contenders, I'm more than welcome to welcome them in our hexagon.

I'm one of the most well-rounded fighters out there.

Being patient has made me a more precise fighter.