Johny Hendricks

“But after defeating Carlos Condit, I've shown I deserve to have a title shot.”

“The UFC wants to put on shows that the fans want to see, and if the fans want to see you fight someone, that's what's going to happen.”

“Disney World was tough because you do a lot of walking, but it was worth it. To see the smiles on the faces of my kids and the memories that we made makes it all worth it.”

“I've been under the lights since my freshman year of high school.”

“Punch me in the face, I'll punch you twice as hard.”

“All I care about is getting smarter and better.”

“I see myself as a power puncher, but for some reason, I can never sell myself that I'm one of the elite.”

“I don't really believe in that ring rust stuff.”

“I've wrestled all my life.”

“Word of mouth is very powerful.”

“The Lord blessed me with great strength.”

“I grew up working hard to earn everything I had.”

“If you do what you love, you're going work your butt off every day.”

“I've got a wife who keeps me humble.”

“I get to fight a tough dude like Koscheck, and then a title shot if I win? It's great.”

“I can fight for my honor, but fighting for my family is the most important thing. Making sure they get what they want. That's all that matters.”

“You see a lot of guys who are told they will be the number one contender if they win the fight in front of them. They have fought a couple of really tough guys to get there, but when the chance is presented to them, something happens in some shape or form, and they aren't able to take it. They end up losing. That was the biggest fear for me.”

“Check out my pictures. I'm fat. You know what I mean? But I love it. I love it. I'm a fat dude.”

“As an athlete, there is no bigger compliment in my mind you can pay a guy when you say he can get the job done despite the obstacles he'll face.”

“I never call anyone out because I have too much respect for everyone. It's hard enough just getting in the Octagon. If you call somebody out and you end up losing, it looks worse.”