Welcome to a collection of insightful and motivational quotes by Derek Brunson, a renowned mixed martial artist whose journey in the octagon has inspired many. With an impressive record and a fighting style that blends finesse with raw power, Brunson has carved a name for himself in the world of MMA. Beyond his prowess inside the cage, Brunson’s words reflect his mindset, determination, and the wisdom he’s gained through his experiences.
Through these quotes, you’ll delve into Brunson’s philosophy on perseverance, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Whether you’re a fan of MMA seeking inspiration or simply someone looking for words to fuel your own journey, Brunson’s quotes offer a glimpse into the mindset of a true fighter. Join us as we explore the wisdom and insights of Derek Brunson, and let his words inspire and motivate you to push your limits and achieve greatness in your own endeavors. Now, without further ado, let’s delve into the profound thoughts of this exceptional athlete.
You have to be sharp, you have to be ready. You have to have guys that can push you in terms of these high-level fights or otherwise you’re going to get out to these fights and your opponent has been pushed and they are ready to compete. If you have not been pushed and you’re not ready, you can’t just turn that switch on that night. Derek Brunson
MMA is a sport. We go out here and we do battle. Everybody has family, friends, they train really hard. Derek Brunson
I’ve always been a clean fighter, always lifting weights. Derek Brunson
And honestly, I’m not being cocky, I’m not talking trash, but anybody who beat me would have to get lucky. Nobody is just going to out-technique me. Derek Brunson
Greg Jones, you don’t get any better than that when it comes to wrestling. I actually looked up to him when I was in college. Derek Brunson
I’m going out there as I do in every fight to put guys away but I’m going to do it in a smart fashion. Derek Brunson
My fight against Chris Leben was a war, and I was fulfilled with that victory because that guy has a ton of experience fighting in the UFC. Derek Brunson
I’ve got good jiu-jitsu skills, good wrestling, good ground and pound, good power on my feet, good strikes. Derek Brunson
I’d say I just fell in love with trying to knock people out really quick instead of letting the fight develop. Derek Brunson
I miss my family so much, my kids are everything to me. Derek Brunson
If you look at my career, it’s been nothing but consistency. Derek Brunson
I’m not like hurting by any means, but I’m not really, you know, let me say, I’m not really cool with doing fighting just to break even. Derek Brunson
Sports are sometimes unforgiving, and it is what it is. Take my fight with Jacare. I had the flu and I went to the doctor and I had to get nursed back. I didn’t train for like 10 days and I fought four or five days later. Derek Brunson
Strikeforce let me take a fight on short notice outside the promotion and I got robbed on a split decision against Kendall Grove. I easily won that fight. So, I went from 9-0 to getting robbed and suffering my first loss. Derek Brunson
I’m a dangerous guy. Derek Brunson
Jacare, he has power. We’re two strong guys. He relies on being aggressive and coming forward. He looks to get the takedown. He’s punching and he’s shooting. I’ve never been taken down in a fight. Now, I’m not disregarding that I could be taken down, but I just know that I have a little bit more when it comes to giving up takedowns. Derek Brunson
I’ve been through Strikeforce, UFC now, but I never leave fights busted up. Derek Brunson
Obviously, you’ve got to go out there and focus on each fight before moving onto the next one. Derek Brunson
Henri Hooft is a master on the feet when it comes to striking. Derek Brunson
MMA in my opinion is the hardest sport in the world, no doubt. Derek Brunson
If I hit anybody with that left hook, they’re going down. Derek Brunson
When I grab guys in the clinch, it’s very tough for them to get away and I’m pretty good with my Greco takedown. Derek Brunson
Lyoto is never going to lose his skills. He might lose his timing, speed, cardio, but he’ll never lose his skills. Derek Brunson
There are a lot of guys getting popped for steroids and other PEDS, and I can honestly say I’ve never taken a PED in my life. I’ve never even thought about it. Derek Brunson
I grew up watching Anderson. He was my favorite fighter. Derek Brunson
I fell in love with the knockout. I was in a relationship with the knockout. Derek Brunson
Dream fights are just what fans are talking about. We need to see fights that people are actually supposed to see. Derek Brunson
I like to be aggressive, I like to finish fights. Derek Brunson
The UFC is where the best in the world fight at. You got some of the best fighters all across the world. It’s the top organization. Derek Brunson
I match up against everybody well. I just have to stay consistent and keep going out there winning fights. Derek Brunson
The quick knockouts are nice, but going through a war now and again is a good experience to know I’ve done it. Derek Brunson
They want to lube their body up really good to make it hard to grab hold; Anderson did a great job defending my takedowns. It’s because he was all greased up, so he was able to stop a lot of them. Derek Brunson
Every fight, I train for the opponent very hard and smart. Derek Brunson
I used to cheerlead back in high school. Derek Brunson
Everybody wants to come out here and test my cardio but I’m one of the hardest working guys in the division. Derek Brunson
The fans want to see more. They’re there to see fights, they want to see more, they want to see people get put unconscious, whatever. But you can’t get put in those spots. Derek Brunson
There’s no easy fights in the UFC. Derek Brunson
My motto has always been hard work. Derek Brunson
I’m always looking for those knockouts but I’m looking to do it in a better fashion. Not rushing, not blitzing, not putting myself at risk. Not just being too greedy. Derek Brunson
I’ve been around. I’ve fought in the big fights. Derek Brunson
Nobody has seen my jiu-jitsu, but I have really good jiu-jitsu. I submit black belts. Derek Brunson
I’m a firm believer that I’ll make fights happen, get the fights done. Derek Brunson
Guys lose. You learn from it and move on. Derek Brunson
I don’t know if anybody can sign a contract to fight me and feel confident that they can beat me. Derek Brunson
Uriah Hall is just a dynamic striker. He mixes it up well on his feet, that’s where I expect him to be good at. Derek Brunson
I’m a straight animal. Derek Brunson
I’m a wrestler, a very polished wrestler and some of my best attributes in wrestling are my scrambling ability and my clinch. Derek Brunson
So I’ve definitely had a crazy career, but I’m starting to put it together and starting to take my time and know that I can really do some damage if I just slow down just a little bit. Derek Brunson
Middleweight is the best division in the UFC, in MMA in my opinion. Derek Brunson
Anderson’s been here the longest, he brought our sport to the forefront. He’s been around, and yeah, I’ve always been a fan and I’ve always enjoyed his fighting style. Derek Brunson
I messed up my eyes. It’s funny, I was training and we thought I had a mild concussion. But you know, I was out in Albuquerque and I would train from 9:30 to 11:00 and then I would rest all day long until 5:00 and I’d be playing on my phone, so I was playing on my phone and it scrambled my fore-vision. Derek Brunson
I don’t think Anderson Silva is less of a fighter. Derek Brunson
I’ve changed up my training over the years; I don’t lift weights as much as I used to, so I’m built for the cardio now. Derek Brunson
I still wanna keep my aggressive ways and let my skills be on display. Derek Brunson
I don’t think too many guys are raising their hands trying to fight me. Derek Brunson
Uriah Hall is on the level of Anderson Silva’s striking. Derek Brunson
I always watch Anderson Silva and I always watch his fighting style. Derek Brunson
When you have a fighter who’s been punched a lot and been knocked out a lot of times, they’re not going to be able to recover. They’re going to look like they were knocked out. Derek Brunson
I’ve got two little girls, I’ve gotta do my best by them. Derek Brunson
I want to have a big year. A big year, big fights, big contract, big money, big everything. 2017 is definitely my year. Derek Brunson
Pass-rushers with boxing or kickboxing go hand-in-hand. You’ve got to have fast, sharp hands and be straight down the middle, because linemen are coming off and you have to be able to pop their hands down. Derek Brunson
I’m a smart guy, I like to think of myself as a smart guy, but sometimes I go out there and do a lot of dumb stuff. Derek Brunson
I expect the best Anderson Silva. I don’t think he’ll toy with me like he toyed with other guys, I can explode in and touch his chin, and all it takes is one shot. Derek Brunson
No disrespect to Whittaker, I know I can beat him. Derek Brunson
I look at a lot of my fights and I’m like, ‘man, that was too greedy.’ I can even look back on my fights, even the good ones where I got the knockouts, and think, ‘I should have probably toned it down a little bit.’ Derek Brunson
Anderson knees people in the face from the clinch. That guy is a world class Muay Thai fighter. Derek Brunson
My striking is on a different level. Derek Brunson
I’m down to fight anybody that’s going to move me up and help my career and get me closer to that title shot. Derek Brunson
I know what I’m capable of when I’m prepared and dialed in. Derek Brunson
It’s not an excuse, but I’d say I didn’t perform well in the big fights because I wasn’t prepared properly. Derek Brunson
I know, every fighter knows, you’ve got to pile up wins in a row. You can’t lose two in a row, three in a row and then you hear mentions of losing your job. Derek Brunson
This sport is growing. It’s about patience, rather than getting caught up in five in a row, want a title shot, main event. The goal is to put on a great fight and be smart. Derek Brunson
When you’re talking mixed martial arts, to have a win over a guy who is by many considered the greatest of all time, is definitely going to take your career to the next level. Derek Brunson
Fighting Anderson Silva was a signature and career-defining moment that was stolen from me. Derek Brunson
I came into MMA and I had a strong core and a lot flexibility. I could put myself in a lot of different positions when it comes to scrambling. Derek Brunson
I haven’t been given a lot of respect in the division. But you know what? I’m OK with earning it. Derek Brunson
Romero, I was beating him two rounds to zero, I was dominating the whole fight. He was able to catch me with a punch with about a minute left. If I would have just danced around for a minute, I would have got that win. Derek Brunson
In MMA, you can literally cheat over and over again, and it’s OK. The media will back you. Derek Brunson
Everybody at middleweight has been working hard to be a champion. Derek Brunson