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" I take care of Demetrious Johnson, and the UFC takes care of themselves. That's nothing against the UFC; they're a well-oiled machine. They do an amazing job at advertising and making stars. "

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" I think the only person who will ever lose in a fight and still end up making a million dollars is Conor McGregor - that's just because of how his contract is structured or whatever. "

Demetrious Johnson

End

Think

Lose

" At the end of the day, I know what my skill set and abilities are, and it's just going to take people a little while to recognize it. Whether that comes around or not, I'm not going to sit here in the corner and pout about it. "

" My mind can't always be on fighting. "

" That's one of the things I loved about Pride: the first round was ten minutes. "

" UFC has failed to market and promote me appropriately. "

Demetrious Johnson

Market

Promote

" I don't want to say I was ever scared to voice my opinion. I was just trying to make a good example, I guess you could say. And even when I'm more outspoken, I believe that I am still making a good example for younger athletes and also future athletes. "

" I wake up around 8:30, 8:45. I eat my breakfast, hit the road by 10 A.M., and get to the gym by 11. "

Demetrious Johnson

Eat

Road

" I'm just a small guy. "

" I'm a black-and-white type of dude. If you say something, I believe you're gonna do it. "

" I'm not in the business to get hit and take concussions. "

" I'm not looking for people to put that vote on me to be prom king of the UFC. "

" I'm not going to go out there and have these slugfests, but I'll go out there and dominate my opponent. That's what I do in my fight. "

" Me, I'm a working-class man, and I go to my job, put in the work, and walk away clean and unscathed, and I like it that way. "

" You can tell MMA is a carb sport because it's fast; it's explosive. It's not a fat storage sport. "

" Honestly, just all the love and respect from the fans, that's always the biggest thing that puts a smile on my face. "

" I never cared who I was going to fight because, at the end of the day, it makes no difference. "

" I'm never going to turn down a fight. "

" That's the beautiful thing about mixed martial arts - and I'll tell people that - you have to think outside of the box. "

" That's all I care about is being healthy. "

" I don't allow people's outlook on me dictate what I do in my life and how I live my life. "

Demetrious Johnson

Outlook

My Life

" I'm a good dad. I'm an evolved dad. You know, you see a lot of guys when they're in training camp, they go off, do their own thing. But I'm in the midst of it. Swim lessons? I'm there. Changing diapers, teething, doctor's appointments, I'm there 24/7. "

" I really, truly appreciate Conor McGregor's style - his fighting style and the way he talks. The reason why is because he reminds me of a young Mike Tyson, a young Muhammad Ali, the way he talks. "

Demetrious Johnson

Style

Appreciate

" The first time I saw a commercial for my fight was UFC 210. "

" They'll always find somebody for me to fight. Whether I win or lose, they'll find somebody to fight, and I'll compete. I'll make money, and I'll pay my bills. "

Demetrious Johnson

Win Or Lose

Money

" There's money to be made, and I want mine. "

" Each time I'm training and sparring, I'm always pushing myself to submit my training partners. "

" All I can do is make sure Demetrious Johnson does the best he can on fight night and goes out and wins his fights. "

" I'm the type of fighter who has never made an excuse. I fought with a broken rib, broken leg. "

" I don't bash my company. I don't bash my opponents. I don't miss weight. "

" MMA has the rudest, most negative, dumbest, ignorant fans in the world - but it also has the most passionate fans in the world. "