I only ever give praise to elite fighters.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
All of my fighters should get down on their knees and thank me for what I've done for them.
I wanted to prove I was the best fighter in the world.
Actually, when I fought in PRIDE, we had the best fighters in the world. Back then, the UFC had a very serious and big crisis; they were going through some tough times trying to get top fighters. All the best fighters were in PRIDE.
Fighters find it hard to give up doing what they do best - fighting for a living.
I know I'm a good fighter, probably a great fighter. I've fought the best in the world since I was a kid, and I've been fortunate to come out on top.
Although I think of myself as the greatest heavyweight, I do respect the legends of the past for what they did. But they are not my heroes.
Everyone has the impulse to be elite.
When you look back in history and see other fighters coming back, it's never really been good for them.
Everybody knows that I am one of the greatest fighters of all time and I would beat all those guys.
Normally, I've found in my life that the louder you speak, probably, the less of a fighter you are. All the fighters I've had a chance and the honor to serve with didn't pat themselves on the back, were pretty humble men and women.