Champion Quote by Jeremy Stephens

Barao's a true champion.

— Jeremy Stephens

Barao has evolved a lot in many aspects of the game. He was a jiu-jitsu fighter who became a striker.

— Marlon Moraes

I think Oliveira is a horrible fight for everybody in the lightweight division, just because he bookends everybody's skills with really good jiu jitsu…

— Dan Hardy

Guys like Maidana, Pacquiao, Canelo - they were better punches than McGregor and better fighters.

— Teddy Atlas

When I won the belt, I dominated Renan Barao, and they gave him an instant rematch within two months. And then he missed weight…

— T.J. Dillashaw

I know Barao is a tough, skilled competitor. So am I.

— Urijah Faber

Manny Pacquiao is the best fighter I've ever seen

— Bob Arum

The only fighters to beat Manny Pacquiao have become legends themselves.

— Jessie Vargas

Henry Cejudo was the flyweight champion. He was the bantamweight champion. He's an Olympic gold medalist. He's very experienced with MMA. The way he…

— The Korean Zombie

Conor's been one of the best jiu-jitsu guys that I've ever rolled with, like MMA-wise since I started training with him. His jiu-jitsu is…

— Dillon Danis

MMA is not just about who punches the hardest. There are a lot of things you have to know what to do. That's what…

— Jairzinho Rozenstruik

I'm not saying Gustafsson isn't a champion. He's not the champion that I am. He's not a champion at all. I've won the belt…

— Jon Jones