I'm a very objective-driven bloke, so to have a goal in mind and to have something to do is very important to me.
With a guy like Yoel Romero, if he senses weakness, he will capitalize on it every time he can.
I train hard; I have the best coaching staff in the world... We always do the right things. I stick to the plan, and we get things done.
I never expected to do what I can, but with my coaching staff and my training and coming to terms with my own ability and my own talent and realizing the potential that there is, I've decided that I want to make a run for it. I'm training, and I'm fighting for a title.
I have faith in my wrestling, faith in my grappling, and faith in my striking.
I started training with Fabricio Itte with my wrestling and high performance; I started spending a lot more time with my head coach Henry Perez and also my grappling coach Alex Prates. Those three are my core team, and they've made hugely important changes and skill enhancements with my game.
It's a very funny topic, missing weight and getting title shots. I think the punishments should be more severe, but I don't know.
I don't pick and choose. I've never really had an qualms about who I fight next.
It's coffee - if I have just the right amount, I come across as charismatic. One too many, and it's like I'm having a seizure.
Everyone needs an objective, and everyone needs a goal, and it was frustrating just kind of being at a standstill.
If Mayweather wants to come over and fight in the UFC, then do it. It's hardcore here, though. I don't think it'll be a stroll in the park. Granted, he's the best boxer ever seen, just about.
I watch a couple of fights to get a visual image in my head. I don't like doing a lot of research on my opponents; I leave that to my coaches.
It is amazing to have the UFC to come here to Perth... it is great for Australian Mixed Martial Arts and great for the sport, and it is going to be great for Perth to have such a world-wide event, through pay-per-view, hosted here.
That's the game plan - I've got it written down on paper: beat everyone. And that's what I'm looking forward to doing.
