Robbie Lawler

It has never been a motivation thing. I'm a fighter. I always show up and give it my all.

I never lost sight of my goals. I never stopped thinking I could reach the top.

In college, I tried to start wrestling as soon as I could and when it was available to me, as I loved competing, and then got into MMA under Pat Miletich, where I was able to sharpen all my skills and develop into a true fighter.

I've always had a belief in myself and an ability to always do what I believe.

My coaches have done a good job of tightening my skills, where I can dictate a little bit more where the fight is going.

I'm not a matchmaker; I don't run the UFC - I'm a fighter. So I'll stick to doing what I do best: training and punching people.

I always believed in myself, and even in the bad times, when I'd do bits of greatness here and there, it was those kinds of things that kept me alive and helped me to get to where I am now.

I just take it one fight at a time.

He's been doing this a long time. Hats off to a champion, Carlos Condit.

I've been fighting for a long time.

Fighting somebody like Manhoef, who can take anyone out at any point in time - that was a big win for me and one of the best finishes. In that fight, it wasn't looking good for me, but I kept believing in myself and was able to land a big shot, which was huge!

Coming back to the UFC was huge. I was ready for the spotlight for the first time.