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Wrestling Quotes by Luke Rockhold

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Luke Rockhold says he dictates the pace of his fights and never lets anyone else control it. He talks about fighting clean and fair, wanting opponents who are tough and honest. He also mentions testing himself in new dojos around the world to see how strong the competition really is.

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All I care is I've got the belt.

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I like big fights.

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I've come back from all my losses and won world titles every time.

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As long as I don't rush things, I'm a lot better fighter.

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I'm going to show I'm the best fighter in the world.

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I'm not here to dance around. I'm here to fight for titles.

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I'm one of the most well-rounded fighters out there.

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Bisping will fight to the bitter end but does not love the fighting.

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I think every fight helps for the next.

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I dictate the pace of my fights and no one else.

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Floyd Mayweather, he's a safe fighter. He is who he is. He's not going to take any risks.

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Cain has proven himself as the best heavyweight of all time, and it would be hard to strip him.

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Bisping, he's a piece of work. The guy likes to run his mouth. I look forward to shutting it.

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I'm not going to go fight the best guys in the world without getting championship fights or championship money; it makes no…

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People haven't seen the wars, in UFC, that I've had in Strikeforce and what I am capable of.

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I want to fight all the toughest guys in the world. I'm not trying to duck anybody or scared of anybody. I…

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I don't pull out of fights. I fight through injuries. I don't care what the circumstances are.

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I've taken my beatings and learned how to get around and succeed against the big guys.

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I defended my Strikeforce belt twice, and you didn't see me lose any of my intensity, drive, or motivation. That's just the…

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Don't focus on the outcome, when you focus on the outcome it creates anxiety and it builds. I just need to enjoy…

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Bisping is a tough guy. You can't write him off. He's good at everything. He's been able to beat some of the…

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I want my rematch with Vitor Belfort, and I'd like it here in the States. And I'll go through anyone I need…

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I was supposed to fight a guy back in the day. He didn't shower, specifically to throw off his opponents. Thank God…

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I always look for bigger and better things, and if the UFC wants to bring in some top contenders, I'm more than…

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I just don't see where Chris Weidman is going to threaten me. He's a tough guy, but I'm better on my feet,…

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Martial arts has been a way of life for me since I was a young kid. It created a discipline and respect…

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The highs and lows of Vitor Belfort, I would not want to be that guy. Be on top of the world getting…

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I think Georges St-Pierre is a joke.

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Martial arts has just made me a better person. It's a way of life.

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I'm not going to take off time and lose money to go fight.

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I like fighting clean. I've always fought clean, and I want to fight clean people. I want to fight fair.

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People probably don't give me the credit I deserve for holding the Strikeforce title, but the people who do know, know.

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In fighting, when someone's signed up to fight me, I'm not humble. I've never been humble.

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We've seen the true colours of Bisping; they come out after he fights. He likes to spit on people after fights.

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

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The heart of the sport is about the top guys fighting each other. This isn't WWE; this is fighting.

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Anytime you spar at a new dojo, whether it's in Japan, Brazil, or Thailand, the fighters come after the new guy. It's…

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I always knew what I could do in there and believed that I would win the world title. But when it actually…

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I get more relaxed. I get looser. I get more technical, I get faster, and you get to see way more of…

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An interim title is just a guarantee at a title shot. If I'm going to fight the best guys in the world,…

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I like big fights.

I've got a lot of natural talent, and I'm not wasting it.

I dictate the pace of my fights and no one else.

Jacare is a gangster. He's been in the game for a long time.

I've met so many real heroes, people whose service has given me the life I'm lucky to live on U.S. soil.

If there's a skateboard in front of me, I can't help myself. I like to jump on.

I think Georges St-Pierre is a joke.

I know how good I am, and I know where I can go if I'm in the right mindset and respecting my opponent.

Being patient has made me a more precise fighter.

An interim title is just a guarantee at a title shot. If I'm going to fight the best guys in the world, I want…

I've got a lot of power in my kicks.

If I get a guy that can take my shots and withstand my arsenal for the first round or two, I think you're going…

Bisping will fight to the bitter end but does not love the fighting.

When you're tense and you're forcing the issue, you kind of cloud your vision, so I think just being confident and super relaxed, waiting…

I start kind of stiff, and then I understand the movement, the distance, and then I can start loosening up. That's how fighting should…