"You want to be respected by your bosses and peers." — Joseph Benavidez

All we have is our talent. That's what's great about the division, you can see things that 125-pound guys can do that some other guys can't. All we have is our skill.

I never compromised my integrity by playing a character. I didn't tweet anybody something crazy. I was just myself, kept winning and stayed ready. I didn't sell my soul.

If I went out there and felt the best I ever felt and fought the best I've ever fought and lost, I would have to reconsider things and think differently. I would have a different outlook on my career.

When you're fighting the best, best guys in the world, there's no glaring weaknesses. There's X-factors and there's small openings that you have to prepare for better and that's really it.

I've always believed I was going to win a world title.

My wife... so grateful for that. Nothing can be bad - going home and having someone making you feel like the best every day.

Cejudo would be awesome. It would be an honor to go out and fight an Olympian.

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You want to be respected by your bosses and peers.