Quotes from Stipe Miocic

I like being the underdog. I like turning around and shutting people up when they tell me I can't.

I'm always the underdog, but I don't mind that.

I do miss the Avalanche. That's the my favorite car of all time, but that Dodge Ram Rebel has overtaken the Avalanche; I just love that truck. It's got good vents in the hood; there's no running boards underneath, so I can go Baja-ing if I want to, off-roading.

I make no excuses. Stefan Struve was the man that night. He earned his win fair and square.

You're always nervous before a fight.

When I become champion, you know, I'll never stop being a firefighter.

My day job keeps me grounded. When I show up to work, I'm not some star fighter or anything, I'm just Stipe. I'm going to keep working in my hometown as long as I can.

It's amazing to come here. I'm so happy that UFC is finally here. We've been starving for it in Cleveland.

I do my days at the station and then get my training in.

The Hendricks/Lawler fights, those were just epic. Both were non-stop. I couldn't stop watching, and it was hard to look away. I watch those as a fan, and to see two guys fighting like that for 25 minutes is crazy.

There is still so much room for me to get better. Everyone in this sport evolves so quickly. You could take six months off and come back to a totally different game. That's why I'm always in the gym working. Even if I don't have a fight lined up, I'm still in there working to improve my overall game.

I love watching 'Orange Is the New Black,' and I play video games, like 'Call of Duty.'

I'm the best in the division. I know I am.

I'm just a normal dude.