Sage Northcutt Quotes

People always say, 'I want to be the best fighter in the world.' That's why I respect Conor. He said he wants to be the best fighter in the world, and he's trying to prove it.

When I started fighting I've always thought about being a UFC champion.

I knew I'd be in the UFC since I started my career.

I mean, I've had fights with random guys, I drove to fights by myself cutting weight, no corners whatsoever. So I've had a very interesting MMA journey.

I've got to become 'The ultimate Ultimate Fighter.'

For me, I've been a part of a super-team in Team Alpha Male for so much of my career.

I like Georges. I'm a fan of Georges St-Pierre. I appreciate everything he does, and how he does everything to win, and it meets the scoring criteria that sucks.

I'm an MMA fighter, and I'm really confident in all areas.

Since my teen years I was interested in martial arts.

There are certain things that I always dreamed of, like fighting in the UFC. There's just certain things that I feel like haven't been accomplished there. There's such great women coming up in the sport; seems like a wonderful time to be in women's MMA.

I learnt a blend of different martial arts - not in great depth, obviously - but various moves such as kicks, blocks and punches. It was all quite fun.

I trained in martial arts and wanted to become a UFC fighter. That was my goal. I only really learned how to dance three weeks prior to making 'Step Up Revolution.' Dancing will always be fun, but MMA is something I'll never give up. I will eventually get back in the octagon and be fighting professionally again.

I do practice martial arts, more as a recreational thing, but a lot of my friends have been heavyweight champions the in mixed martial arts world.

I so admire the discipline, the work ethic, and the sacrifices fighters make to master all aspects of mixed martial arts.

Conor McGregor is a tough competitor. He proved throughout the years in the UFC that he can fight standing up.

Even in my first year in the UFC I fought five times in the year.

Actually, I have never been a great fan of martial arts competitions. Not even when I was training martial arts myself.

What's important is to be fighting in the UFC. It doesn't matter if it's the first or last show.

I know of Conor McGregor. This sport has evolved even from when I first entered the octagon. I think people are finding out that you have to talk the talk, and you have to - more importantly, you have to walk the walk.

For me the more important thing is fighting. You know, training, fighting. The sports side. I didn't choose my media life.

That's why I think that I have a big advantage, because I work on my striking a ton, but I don't forget about my wrestling, what brought me to the dance.

During practice, I train with both women and men. I think it's good to have a mixture of strengths because both have different fighting styles. Every person offers something different, and the more body types you get used to, the better fighter you will become.

It's MMA. I'm a complete MMA fighter. I expect everything. I'm ready for all of it.

I fight guys that no one has ever heard of; I fought guys who are legends, like Frankie Edgar.

I just take it one fight at a time. If I'm able to fight, and I'm still healthy enough, I'd like to fight. But I'll know when it's time to stop.