Respectful MMA Quotes

Jan 25, 2026 Respectful
“I wanted to be walking away with that belt, Joe. I know how tough I am anyway; I don’t need to prove it to anyone. I wanted to leave with that belt, but there’s no other man I’d rather lose to than 'The Highlight', know what I mean? Justin Gaethje is someone I’ve loved watching growing up and watching the UFC. It shows why he’s a legend, right there”

– via his post fight interview with Joe Rogan after his interim title loss at UFC 324