For me, I treat everyone like an equal.

After a loss, you have to reassess a little bit and be realistic.

I have to have an attitude of gratitude and not miss opportunities.

Jens Pulver was a former UFC champion. He's a guy who I followed and looked up to. It was my first big fight in the Sacramento arena.

I'm a very lucky guy.

I'm a guy who has put my heart and my soul into something, into everything that I do.

I know in my heart that I can compete at multiple weights.

I don't want to be the guy who, 'Oh, he's falling apart. He's a little punchy. Maybe it's time to stop.'

I'm a passionate guy.

When I was 23 years old, I had just finished my wrestling career. I was top 12 in the nation in the NCAA. And I was top 12 in the state in California.