Mma Quotes · Page 28

Don't be afraid to spend money to make money. That's one thing I've never been afraid of... to invest in myself.

— Georges St-Pierre

For so many years, people have used the expression 'poster boy of British MMA,' but I've never seen myself as that; I…

— Michael Bisping

I bow to my opponent in praise and thanks. After the fight is a time for humility, acceptance and analysis, no matter…

— Georges St-Pierre

Champions come and go, but to be legendary you got to have heart, more heart than the next man, more than anyone…

— Muhammad Ali

I wish I would have started MMA earlier, but it was out of my hands. It was in God's hands.

— Yoel Romero

MMA started in the U.S. 16 years ago but not many knew about it in India. So, with my brother Sanju, we…

— Raj Kundra

Bareknuckle, boxing, fighting, MMA, the way that I train, the way that I fight, is to punch.

— Mike Perry

The more dangerous the situation I put myself into, the more I rise, the better I become.

— Eddie Alvarez

There wasn't much money in this sport when I started, but I didn't get into it because of money. I loved to…

— Robbie Lawler

I call my style, "Poetry in Motion." So I'm working on a new art to make fighting even more beautiful.

— Bobby Green

The Muhammad Ali Act to MMA is necessary to balance the scales between promoter and mixed martial artist and to restore integrity…

— Jon Fitch

It's like holding a hot coal in your hand, it just burns you, it doesn't do me any good.

— Joe Lauzon

I just need to enjoy the moment... I just fight I know I'm going to go out there and perform my best.

— Luke Rockhold

When Israel Adesanya joined the UFC, I started taking a close look because I had interest in fighting in MMA.

— Alex Pereira

When I had a boxing match, all I wanted to do was put the guy on his back. That's why I chose…

— Jake Hecht

MMA is very difficult; you can't just be good at wrestling. You need striking, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and countless other things.

— Jake Hager

Efficiency for me is an obsession..It not only helps me get stronger but makes things simpler.

— Georges St-Pierre

Don't focus on the wins and losses... focus your efforts on performing to your full potential.

— Michael Chandler

There are two things that you have to do in life: You have to die, and you have to live until you…

— Urijah Faber

It's not always the strong that survive. It takes brains, guts, tolerance and forward thinking.

— Georges St-Pierre

I think everyone has the desire in their life to be the best at something that touches them, that reaches them.

— Cat Zingano

You can't be too comfortable. I have to keep pushing myself to be a better fighter every step of the way.

— Alexander Gustafsson

Watching myself fight, I realize the line between success and failure is so narrow, it's scary.

— Georges St-Pierre

"Be courageous and keep moving forward"... that's kind of the mantra that I've tried to keep.

— Jesse Brock

I notice that I'm full of myself, and I am arrogant to some degree, but it's honestly only when it comes to…

— Jon Jones

Once I stopped with the excuses, my life has changed. There's no reason for me to lose any more.

— Travis Browne

The first martial art my son learnt aged around ten was jiu-jitsu so he can already wrestle. I'd have no concerns about…

— Chris Eubank Sr

One of the lessons I learned in all those years practicing karate is that progress only comes in small incremental portions.

— Georges St-Pierre

I don't like to trash talk... I don't know how to do that, it's not me. In the martial arts world that…

— Uriah Hall

Trevor Wittman, he was a former boxing trainer and now he's a big MMA coach, big UFC striking coach, MMA striking coach,…

— Teddy Atlas

I've done some things that I shouldn't have done but I know I'm not a bad person, and I know that I…

— Floyd Mayweather, Jr

Innovation is a discipline not a lottery... It comes from the combination of two elements within my control: hard work and openmindedness.

— Georges St-Pierre

I would rather be happy and feel fulfilled and challenged every single day than just sit somewhere and get by.

— Jessica Penne

When you have harmony in the different areas of your life, with your mind, body, and spirit, you're just so much stronger,…

— Frank Shamrock

A system that works for one person won't be perfect for another... Individuality is a major part of expanding knowledge.

— Georges St-Pierre

In some way I felt I was never good enough until I started fighting. I was always striving to show my worth…

— Randy Couture

I was like 'You know what? I'm training with these champions. Guys like Georges St-Pierre, Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt... Let me give…

— Stephen Thompson

I don't feel negative emotions. I feel calm, composed and ready. And as it goes on I get better at it. By…

— Conor McGregor

That's the main reason I came to MMA. At least MMA guys got guts and they will get in a cage with…

— James Toney

The past is an anchor with suffering written on the rope. I don't live there now. I am cutting myself free.

— Mark Millar