Cain Velasquez

This whole thing is - our window to be able to fight and make money is very short. It's a short window to be able to take advantage of this and make as much money as we can and save it for the future. When you're not fighting, and the money's not coming in, you can't do that, and that's the part that sucks about this job. ”

I feel great being the first Mexican heavyweight UFC champion. ”

When you talk about me as a fighter, I like being known as a Mexican fighter. I think 'Mexican' or 'Hispanic' should be mentioned. ”

The Latino people in the U.S. and the Mexicans in Mexico need a UFC champion. We have a rich tradition in boxing, and to not have a Mexican heavyweight champion is unheard of. We need it. I'm glad I'm able to be in a position to give them that champion they so desperately want. ”

My body size and everything was perfect for being a heavyweight wrestler rather than being a linebacker. ”

It's my heritage overall, my people. Mexicans are known for being hard-working people, showing a lot of heart. I wanted to show people I am Mexican and I'm proud of it. ”

I'm going to be the best fighter I can be and focus on being me. ”

Do I think my wrestling is the best? No, I think it's up there around the top. ”

Where I grew up, we had enough to get by, and we had a lot of love. That took me a long way. ”

Fighting is what I love to do. ”