I'm poised to take any opportunity, I'm poised to keep myself in tip-top shape because that's what I love to do.
I don't want to be the guy who, 'Oh, he's falling apart. He's a little punchy. Maybe it's time to stop.'
Fighting Michael McDonald was awesome.
I need guys who are dangerous to go out and have my best performance.
This is why I go into this sport: to fight the best guy in the world.
Our team is the best team in the world, and I'm going to maintain that, and I'm not going to let anybody break that up.
I've never said no to any fight the UFC has asked of me.
I have always been a big fan of combat sports - ever since I can remember, it was something that appealed to me and something that I thought I would be good at.
For sure, I'd fight B. J. Penn. He's one of my buddies, also, but I think we could fight each other.
I train in Muay Thai, kickboxing, traditional boxing, wrestling, jiujitsu, and a little bit of judo.
For me, fitness is a lifetime commitment; I don't remember ever being out of shape.
My parents named me after Uriah the Hittite, one of King David's mighty men in the Old Testament of the Bible, who was known for his fearlessness. I've thought about it, and there may be a connection between my name and my personality.
I looked up to action heroes such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Jean-Claude van Damme because I liked the attitude and determination they portrayed.
Mike Brown is a big guy; he's very durable. He's extremely strong and very well-rounded.
I'm a guy that follows my heart and my passion. I do what I love.
I've always wanted to be the best.
I work my butt off and have a positive attitude.
I know Barao is a tough, skilled competitor. So am I.
I was raised in a bit of a hippie environment.
I think the California mentality is laid-back, and I definitely embody that.
