The only guy I would not fight is Wanderlei Silva because I really have a special relationship with him that goes back… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I always want to win, of course, I'm an athlete and this is my life, but you can't control the outcome of… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I think training is pretty close to the real thing and we train hard and it's our profession, so you have to… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
Every fight I fight, my biggest goal and dream is to win the fight. I try to take each one at a… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
Some people keep saying, 'I won't fight this guy, he's my friend,' or this or that, but I don't think that's fair. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
It would be a pleasure to fight in my hometown. It would be a dream come true to fight in Curitiba, where… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
It's important to have good boxing skills going into the fight with Dan Henderson. It's a big part of his game. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
My focus is to train well and fight well. Wins and losses are just the consequence. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
Some people have no idea what we go through, how it's like to be in a fight, and demand from you as… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I don't get too tired in the gym as I do in the fight. The fight is different, so you have to… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
Chuck is an awesome fighter, and a legend of the sport. I always wanted to fight him, because I always had him… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I watched that fight between my brother and Henderson a number of times. It was a very competitive fight. My brother is… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
My mother asks me 'you really have to fight?' And I say that's my job, mom. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I like to push forward when I fight because that's the way I like to fight. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I'm going to push forward and go for it in every fight. That's my style, my roots, and the best use of… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
Obviously, if I can win a fight that also pleases the fans, I'm even happier. But I'll take the win any way… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I'm a big fan of Ayrton Senna, but I didn't think he was bad when he lost. I was a true fan, I admired… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
One training session won't change anything, but 10 will. Perseverance and straight up training. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
The only guy I would not fight is Wanderlei Silva because I really have a special relationship with him that goes back a long… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
During the PRIDE era, I have no recollection of anyone getting hurt badly from stomps or soccer kicks. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
It is our duty as fighters to evolve and get better and show a better performance for the fans. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
I'm there for 15 years - there's no one else for that long in the UFC. I'm grateful for everything. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
Obviously, I have big respect for Dan Henderson. He's a guy that hits hard and can do some damage. You've got to respect him. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
I like to push forward when I fight because that's the way I like to fight. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
Sometimes you are at your best phase, and things can change suddenly. So you have to be prepared, train hard, work hard and treasure… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
People keep asking me why I don't stop fighting. I'll stop when I want to stop. I'm the only athlete to win the UFC… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
I watched that fight between my brother and Henderson a number of times. It was a very competitive fight. My brother is one of… — Mauricio Rua Copy Share
