Quotes from Alexander Volkanovski

I've always been a respectful kind of guy.

When it comes to pace, we know that I don't have a problem.

I said as soon as I got the belt, I want number one contenders.

When it comes to cardio, we know I don't have a problem.

I'm always my hardest critic.

I always prepare for the worst.

There are no excuses in fighting. You can be playing a team sport and have a good game, and you can lose. In fighting, it's all on me. If I go out there and lose, then it's my fault. I like that.

I fought Chad Mendes to make sure I was in the top five.

I just really like ground and pound. The way I do it, it looks like I'm just throwing bombs, but there's some technique to it too. I make sure I'm controlling the hips, palming his face to the ground, just little things like this that make sure that the ground and pound works and I'm not letting him tie me up to where I can't throw punches.

I'm a freak when it comes to holding on the ground; it's just almost impossible holding me on the ground.

With all my fights, my style is to pretty much put a beating on. I don't exactly like hurting people, but unfortunately that's what we need to do in this game to win.

Nothing but respect to all the fighters that are in the UFC, but every single one of us wants to prove something. And you know, eventually, I want to prove myself in that lightweight division too.