The difference between a successful fighter and the rest is that the successful fighter is smarter. Believe me, the best mixed martial artists are smart fighters. — Dan Hardy Copy Share Image
I can see why the UFC would picture me as being a bit problematic, because I do say what I think. — Dan Hardy Copy Share
I'm a lifelong martial artist and to have an arena to test my skills is essential for me. — Dan Hardy Copy Share
Outside the Octagon, outside training, I'm really not an aggressive person at all. — Dan Hardy Copy Share
If I'm stepping in to do something I want the stakes to be high. I want people to doubt me, I want the challenge… — Dan Hardy Copy Share
Articulating the sport, being a voice for the sport is something I would be foolish not to relish. — Dan Hardy Copy Share
I'm the kind of fighter that likes to break people down, mixing in fast kicking and fast punching. — Dan Hardy Copy Share
My first fight at UFC 89 was an undercard fight and after that I was co-main event. I've never really had that build-up into… — Dan Hardy Copy Share
I have no interest in fighting on the streets - I never did have - but I like to out-think my opponents. — Dan Hardy Copy Share
Sport is about turning losing situations into winning ones. That's how you stay on top. — Dan Hardy Copy Share
It's difficult to really develop any kind of muscle strength when you just don't sleep long enough, when you get two or three hours… — Dan Hardy Copy Share
