Derek Brunson Quotes

I think I'll finish Cruz faster than I finished Barao. Cruz has got a crazy style. But I think I'm going to finish him quicker than I finished Barao.

I always watch Anderson Silva and I always watch his fighting style.

I'm a guy who looks to put the pressure and come out with the knockout or the submission.

I feel like I can submit Khabib, but feel like I'm going to stop him. I don't know how it's going to happen, but I'm either going to knock him out or I'm going to submit him. I'm going to finish Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Fighting Michael McDonald was awesome.

Every time I step in the Octagon, I always try to finish.

If you look at my fights, you see I finish a lot. It's just how I like to go and I'm always looking for a way to end it.

Anderson Silva is a tough guy, man. He's dangerous. He's got heavy hands, and he's not afraid to throw them. He's a dangerous opponent for anyone.

I want to entertain the fans and put on great fights and have 'Fight of the Nights' and have exiting matchups, but at the same time I want to be the undisputed world champion.

Anything can happen in the Octagon, so of course, we all want to win, but I know it's a sport, so one punch can make you lose.

I've got big respect for Corey Anderson. He's a great fighter, he poses a big threat.

Anyone that's watched my career knows that I finish fights and that I'm one scary dude to be in the cage with.

I really believe that I'm a better fighter than Gabriel Gonzaga.

Without a doubt Jon Jones is one of the greatest fighters in history, and, of course, we do see errors that we'll try to exploit.

I believe I can beat Anderson Silva, and I believe that the skills that I have is something he'd have hard time dealing with, but to compete against the guy, first and foremost, would be an honor in and of itself.

I think the match up is one of the century and I have what it takes to take Cyborg down, if anyone does.

I grew up watching Anderson. He was my favorite fighter.

Best move is probably the flying knee I used in the Ultimate Fighter semi-final v Ross Pointon in 2006.

I've been taking martial arts for a long time. I started with tae kwon do, and then I started taking karate and mixed martial arts.

Boxing is limited fighting with a specific rule set. Fighting is true, where you can do anything.

Jose Aldo, he's a stud, and I would be honored to be in there to throw down with him.

I went out there, and I fought Anderson Silva, and you know what? I got a big W, and that's massive for my career going forward.

Mr. Efrain Escudero is a great fighter and TUF Champ. He has fought in big fights, and has a great record.

I've been doing everything people like to see: knock people out, and submissions, and go in there to fight.

MMA is so exciting. It doesn't matter if you know the rules or not. If you like a fight, it's automatically gonna draw you in.