When I throw the hook, I think of my arm as a whip with a rock attached to the end.

That's one of the reasons I retired. To stick around, the way I was fighting, I would have to start playing it safe. I went out on my shield. That's the way I liked it. I fought that way my whole career. I don't want to bore people my last three or four fights.

I don't read a lot of MMA news. I try to stay out of it.

I like Glover Teixeira; he's a former training partner.

I was the guy that would cram for everything, so I guess I was a bit of a slacker. I was a procrastinator. I spent a lot of all-nighters getting ready for tests.

I hate hearing in a UFC corner, 'You won the first four rounds; just stay away from him this round.'

Everyone is on a fair playing field. It's safer for athletes, it's safer for the fighters - it's just a safer thing for fighters. So I think the USADA thing is good.

I don't think the itch to fight has ever left me, ever. I mean, I got paid to do what I love for a living, and I got paid very well to do it. So that's going to always be there. That's always going to be like, 'Man, I wouldn't mind getting out there again.'

Conor McGregor has a big mouth. But I do love the way he fights.

I have a great time with the kids. I'm always happy when they're around.

I think, as a fighter, I kept improving. My movements improved, my accuracy improved.

My first contract I was offered by the UFC, or my second contract, it was 1-and-1, 2-and-2, 3-and-3. That's $12,000 for the year. Don't complain to me about fighter pay. It was $12,000 for a year, and it was exclusive.

I don't ever go into a fight wanting to hurt someone. I just want to show them that I am better than them, and if they get hurt, it's part of the sport.

I basically follow a modified Zone Diet. I have my food prepared weekly and eat 6 times a day.

My grandpa never got to see me fight. He always thought that I was the best in the world. He always told me that.

Several nutrition companies have approached me over the years to endorse a number of different products. Some worked; some didn't - so I decided to create my own brand.

I've never been intimidated by anyone.

Someone said Anderson Silva and GSP would be a $12 million fight. I told people that for $12 million, I'd fight them both right now. At the same time. People took that as 'He's going to fight again.' It was a joke. But if you came up with $12 million, yeah, of course I will fight again.

It's a very complex sport, so judging is going to be very complex, too. And not everyone is going to agree all the time on who wins a fight.

I'm a fighter, and I'll always be a fighter, and it's what I love to do.

I eat a balanced diet.

I grew up while I was in college. I learned how to take care of myself. I learned how to prioritize things. I learned how to get things done.

Aldo needed to feel McGregor out. Coming right at him ran into McGregor's game. I thought he'd start by taking him down and confuse him a little. Maybe he had all that stuff planned, but one combo, and Aldo got caught. That happens, especially with a guy as talented and precise and full of power as Conor.

When it comes to damage, boxing will cause more damage than MMA ever will.

I drove motorcycles through college. I didn't have the money to buy a car.

Anderson Silva is a tough guy, man. He's dangerous. He's got heavy hands, and he's not afraid to throw them. He's a dangerous opponent for anyone.

I did well in school, was the captain of the wrestling team and the football team, and always got along well with people, so I'm sure I would have gotten a job in the real world. I probably wouldn't have liked that, though.

The fans have been really good to me. I thank everyone for all the support.

People still thank me for the stuff I did for this sport, and I appreciate everything people say.

I've got a puncher's chance against anybody.

Numbers have always come easy to me.