Demetrious Johnson

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

In my mind, there's more to life than just fighting. That's just how I am. ”

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. ”

One of the things I always tell people is that when it comes to fighting and fight week, then I'm there for one purpose, and that's to fight and get the hell out of dodge. ”

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 know why the UFC runs the business the way they do. I know why Conor McGregor makes a base pay of $3 million. But I think I justify my pay with my skill set, and I've always been willing to promote my brand. ”

At the end of the day, UFC is a business. ”

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

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

For me, I don't need to juice to make weight for my fights. I just do it for the health benefits - to keep my body healthy and to get my greens in me. ”