Curitiba always had great talents in MMA, and I'm happy to be fighting there. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I really admire Lyoto inside and out of the cage. He's a great fighter and person. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
Boxing is Rampage's best weapon. He has a great boxing, with good uppercuts and hooks. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
I have a lot of respect for Brandon Vera... The guy has a great background in the business of MMA. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
The legacy I want to leave and the way I want to be remembered is as a great person, a good role… — 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
I hope that one day, the UFC can legalize foot stomps and soccer kicks. It would be great. I miss it. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
Ninja is a great fighter, it's not because he is my brother, but he truly is well-rounded and has too much heart. — 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 Image
One training session won't change anything, but 10 will. Perseverance and straight up training. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
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 Image
During the PRIDE era, I have no recollection of anyone getting hurt badly from stomps or soccer kicks. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
It is our duty as fighters to evolve and get better and show a better performance for the fans. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
I like to push forward when I fight because that's the way I like to fight. — Mauricio Rua Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
