Jon Jones

Growing up, I was poor. In college, I was poor. I never had anything.

The biggest challenge is learning how to psych yourself up into believing in yourself as you walk into the Octagon.

I will get out there and train harder than anyone, five times a day sometimes. You have to be a special person to do that - like, special forces, military maybe.

Being labeled as someone who would cheat hurts more than anything else I've ever been through in my career.

Just staying healthy, that is true wealth and true happiness.

In a fight, you got to know that there's a strong chance you're going to get hurt. But at the same time, you know, most of the injuries you sustain in fighting are not career-ending injuries.

I've come to expect more out of myself - as a citizen, as a man, as an athlete - to reach a better place, a place I've never been.

I'm a champion, and I believe that if you're a champion, you can't be afraid to go out there and test yourself against the greatest challenges.

Muhammad Ali was such an original - his antics, his character, his charisma, his strength, his individuality.

Call it weakness if you will, but even the toughest individuals need assistance getting back on track.

I have tons of pictures of myself as a kid with my medals, and they were never gold medals.

I was never popular. I always kind of wanted to be accepted with the rich kids, with the cool kids, and I never had that.