Opponent Focus Quotes

When I face an opponent in the cage, it doesn't really matter who they are. Whether they're my buddy, like Scott Jorgensen, or someone I don't like, like Dominick Cruz, I'm going in there and realizing this guy is trying to hurt me, and that's what I'm going to do to him. I try to keep it real basic.

I never really have a game plan other than to finish my opponent as quickly as possible.

I average 25 with three guys on me and they are just looking at stats I guess.

When you're in championships, it's never about what you do. It's always about what other people do.

I like scoring against everybody.

Never complain about the officiating. It does no good. During the game I don't want to be fighting two opponents.

It gets to the point where, by the time you're underneath the arena lights and you're staring at your opponent, that's the best time. That's the best feeling in the world, because all the other stuff goes away.

We don't spend so much time on the opponent that we forget it's really about us.

Over the first three rounds you're playing the course. In the final round, if you're in contention, you're playing the man.

It is difficult to single out any one player, as I aim to give my best against every single player that I have played so far against.

I just have to play my best against my opponents.

I'm just going to go through Anthony Smith, I want to get that W, beat him, and just look for the next challenge basically.

You never win a game unless you beat the guy in front of you. The score on the board doesn't mean a thing. That's for the fans. You've got to win the war with the man in front of you. You've got to get your man.

I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all about the other fellow until you face him in the ring and the bell sounds for the fight.

I just train hard and fight who is in front of me.

I am one of those players who has many scars up and down my legs from being kicked, but I know I have a job to do, and beating my opponent is my goal.

Whoever sees no other aim in the game than that of giving checkmate to one's opponent will never become a good Chess player.

You try to say every week that you're facing a faceless opponent. No matter who it is, you want to have the same mindset, no matter what type of game it is - first game of the season, last game of the season.

I approach every match with that mindset, that this guy is trying to beat you, and it will change his life if he does.

It's not so much about conquering Madison Square Garden or Vegas. The opponents who I fight will take me all around different venues and arenas. I need to conquer opponents.

The longer I'm in this sport, the more I realize that it's not about the wins and losses that makes you a good fighter. It's about putting the time in and fighting the best guys possible and going after them. The outcome will take care of itself.

I never look past an opponent that I have.

In a knockout tournament, it is not really about your own performance - it is about the team.

In my opinion, it's better to be alone out there, having to decide on your tactics during the matches. I would prefer it if it was just me and my opponent having to solve the problems out there on the court.

There are certain guys that are obviously a lot more talented than myself and a lot of the other players in the league, but... once you gotta play against me, all that's out the window.