MMA is the most dangerous sport there is for a transgender, with all the body contact, I know that.

My MMA background, I think, only enhances my experience on 'Tough Enough' or in the WWE in general.

The river makes the water flow. That's how I live. I just let everything flow. Flow with the river.

They say if somebody has done something you want to do, all you need to do is go out and copy them.

It hurts when it don't last, no easy way saying bye. So I'mma spread my wings and head for the sky.

I don't want to have a good fight, I don't want to have an exciting fight, I want to have a finish.

Make peace with the fear of defeat... Fear holds you back from putting forth your best performance.

The pressure is always there... I just have got to go out there and enjoy my moment and do my best.

I'm attracted to any type of endeavor that gives me the chance to express what's going on inside me.

BJJ is like trying to solve a puzzle that keeps changing..so magnificent... yet completely humbling.

In this sport, the good thing about the UFC and MMA in general is a lot of it's based on perception.

I like to watch women's MMA more than men fighting because they always do their best and fight hard.

One of the reasons I started pursuing MMA was for all the similarities to pro wrestling that it has.

I pursue this dream and carry on. I don't dwell too much on the outside, I just focus on the inside.

As a student of life I just want to be constantly progressing mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Judo taught me that I am capable of anything... I can mentally push past anything and be victorious.

The only way to ever truly get your confidence and swagger back, I've learned, is to fight for them.

I recognize that losing is a part of growth in this sport and it's a positive thing in the long run.

When can you enjoy something you'll continue to do it and you'll continue to have that want to grow.

At the end of the day you gotta feel some way. So why not feel unbeatable? Why not feel untouchable.

If you really step back and think about it, I made 'Rampage' one of the most marketable guys in MMA.

I just need to enjoy the moment... I just fight I know I'm going to go out there and perform my best.

Most fighters are the most humble people in the world because they've gotten their ass kicked before.

Don't doubt, don't stop... The only 2 things that can stop you is to stop working and start doubting.

True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart.

It is not the material which gives life form but the space between the material that gives life form.

There's an old Celtic proverb that I follow: See much, study much, suffer much is the path to wisdom.

People can't measure the amount of heart you have and how much you're willing to fight for something.

Pick a goal, make a realistic plan to reach that goal, work through each step of the plan, and repeat.

We make my opponent out as a monster. We focus on his strengths because that's what we need to negate.

I had a little gut check, and ultimately, I grew up as far as my MMA mentality and am more mature now.

Confidence breeds success & success breeds confidence... Confidence applied properly surpasses genius.

Fear can be a natural ally, a homemade power source... Staying in the present, fear can only help you.

I always keep my mind open. For me, a mind has to work like like a parachute, works only if it's open.

Set your sails now but the ocean is very rough and treacherous... if you keep going you will get there.

MMA is a sport. We go out here and we do battle. Everybody has family, friends, they train really hard.

I don't think I'm better than anyone; I just like to prove to myself that things I imagine can be done.

Jiu-jitsu fighters usually have an advantage in longer fights even though MMA has breaks between rounds.

Whatever my situation, I'm a strong disciplinarian; I can do what I hate to do but do it like I love it.

My philosophy on getting knocked out is that it renders you unconscious and numb, so why worry about it.

The best part of being on the platform that we are is being able to influence and affect so many people.

You know, MMA doesn't need New York, New York needs MMA. And I say that with all due respect to New York.

You can't be too comfortable. I have to keep pushing myself to be a better fighter every step of the way.

There's going to be highs and there's going to be lows, try to keep your emotions out of it a little bit.

Sure, fear can protect us from danger—but most of the time it just keeps us from life’s great adventures.

Progress not perfection... you can't be perfect everything... but you can gain progress on a daily basis.

If you have a clear picture in your head of something that's going to happen... then nothing can stop it.

Whether you want to be the best at your job, or at sports, just do your best. Give it everything you have.

Nobody is born a winner, but anyone can develop the way of thought that guides you to the right direction.

I wouldn't say I'm the best MMA fighter but I'm working on it every day and I'm getting better and better.

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