I get the headlines for being slick and different things like that - which is part of my game - but it's just amazing to me that a lot of times, the people don't see the other things that go on in that ring. But a lot of times, when my opponents figure it out, the fight is over. It's too late.

I wouldn't call myself a brawler.

Did I have rough days? Days I didn't want to train? Days I thought my career would never get back off the ground and possibly be over? Absolutely.

I just want my career to be ran a certain way. When you get the sense it's not, that your voice is not being heard, then, unfortunately, you have to do certain things to make a stand to fight what you believe in, even if you do have to sacrifice time.

I'm a big person when it comes to doing what you believe in.

My fans are truly my friends.

I do feel at times like I'm always proving myself. But I also feel that I'm proven. I've proven I can get to the mountaintop.

People are entitled to their opinion. I respect them, but it doesn't mean they're right.

I don't owe any explanations for anybody I'm fighting.

Monsters have always been built in this sport. I just don't believe the hype. You've got to show me.