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Wrestling Quotes by Mauricio Rua

43 Wrestling quotes by Mauricio Rua

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Mauricio Rua talks about respecting athletes whether they win or lose, like his admiration for Ayrton Senna. He says he won’t fight Wanderlei Silva because of a deep, long‑standing bond. He also stresses that fighters should keep improving for the fans and stay in the sport as long as they want.

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Muay thai is my background, but I fight MMA.

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I think Cormier is a great athlete, a compete fighter.

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My biggest dream is the belt.

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I look at every fight as a dream.

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I face every fight I have as if it were my last.

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Every fight with Nogueira is a war.

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To keep on battling and overcome the obstacles is what makes a true fighter.

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It is our duty as fighters to evolve and get better and show a better performance for the fans.

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I think Bellator is in a different level, it's not like the UFC.

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I hope that one day, the UFC can legalize foot stomps and soccer kicks. It would be great. I miss it.

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Everybody knows my career, knows that I was a champion in PRIDE and in the UFC.

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James Te Huna is a good fighter and a very strong fighter.

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I'm grateful to the UFC for being one of the pioneers in the UFC.

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I really admire Lyoto inside and out of the cage. He's a great fighter and person.

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I'm happy fighting Brandon Vera because he has good Muay Thai. He's very known with the UFC, and he was part of…

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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…

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I think many people are fans of the result, not of the human being. People have to be more rational and understand…

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The only guy I would not fight is Wanderlei Silva because I really have a special relationship with him that goes back…

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Obviously, if I can win a fight that also pleases the fans, I'm even happier. But I'll take the win any way…

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Even the UFC itself, I've been 16 years in the UFC pretty much and it really makes me proud and makes me…

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Chuck is an awesome fighter, and a legend of the sport. I always wanted to fight him, because I always had him…

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I'm a big fan of Ayrton Senna, but I didn't think he was bad when he lost. I was a true fan,…

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I watched that fight between my brother and Henderson a number of times. It was a very competitive fight. My brother is…

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Boxing is Rampage's best weapon. He has a great boxing, with good uppercuts and hooks.

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Curitiba always had great talents in MMA, and I'm happy to be fighting there.

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Cormier is used to fighting big guys at heavyweight and beat Miocic decisively.

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The belt is my dream, of course, but I have to go step by step.

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I'm going to push forward and go for it in every fight. That's my style, my roots, and the best use of…

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A title fight should be a natural consequence of your work.

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Ninja is a great fighter, it's not because he is my brother, but he truly is well-rounded and has too much heart.

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I like to push forward when I fight because that's the way I like to fight.

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I have 11 years in MMA and Vale Tudo, I won everything I always wanted.

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My focus is to train well and fight well. Wins and losses are just the consequence.

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It's important to have good boxing skills going into the fight with Dan Henderson. It's a big part of his game.

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I'm there for 15 years - there's no one else for that long in the UFC. I'm grateful for everything.

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I have a lot of respect for Brandon Vera... The guy has a great background in the business of MMA.

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I think for us fighters, this is our biggest source of motivation - to have the support from the fans.

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Every fight I fight, my biggest goal and dream is to win the fight. I try to take each one at a…

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The young fighters will want to make a name for themselves by retiring veterans like me.

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Corey Anderson has a good cardio, fights in a strategic way, is very effective with his strategy, so he's a tough opponent.…

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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…

One training session won't change anything, but 10 will. Perseverance and straight up training.

The only guy I would not fight is Wanderlei Silva because I really have a special relationship with him that goes back a long…

I'm very thankful for my career, very honored.

During the PRIDE era, I have no recollection of anyone getting hurt badly from stomps or soccer kicks.

I'm the one who wants to win more than anyone.

It is our duty as fighters to evolve and get better and show a better performance for the fans.

I'm there for 15 years - there's no one else for that long in the UFC. I'm grateful for everything.

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.

I like to push forward when I fight because that's the way I like to fight.

Sometimes you are at your best phase, and things can change suddenly. So you have to be prepared, train hard, work hard and treasure…

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…

I feel like I achieved everything I wanted in my career so I'm happy.

I watched that fight between my brother and Henderson a number of times. It was a very competitive fight. My brother is one of…

They don't use the money correctly in Brazil.