Anthony Pettis Quotes

Thanks to a lot of people, not just myself, 'Whale Rider' had an amazing impact emotionally, and people remember it. I count myself very lucky that all those doors were unlocked, I just had to open them.

So now, cut to ten years later, and I'm making this amazing contract with Pantene. It's incredible.

I've been to fights, and I've seen them on television, but no, I would not call myself a fan of the sport, that particular sport, no.

Boxing has been great for me because it's, like, my new sport, so it's something that I can get better at.

It's just an honor to be part of an apparel brand like Reebok.

Maybe I didn't take the advantage and become a star and get all the brands so that I could solidify my space in the world.

At the beginning, my dream was to become a world-class boxer, but then I stepped into MMA. And when I stepped into MMA, it was to have fun. I reminded myself of what was the purpose, of what was the goal: to have fun.

I have nothing against nobody in the UFC. This is a sport for me.

Every actor starting out wants to be famous. One of my dreams was always to go to Paris, walk up the Champs Elysees, and be recognized, and by God, it happened!

The UFC and WEC didn't give me anything. Everything I conquered was my merit and from my team.

But I got into MMA for the sport. I love fighting.

I feel like I've done a lot in this league.

I've always loved to fight. I love what I do, and that is why I've been doing it for so long. I really enjoy fighting and competing at a high level. I love getting in there and getting after it.

No one is going to keep giving me work because I am Salman Khan's brother. People may give me one or two films because of Salman but no one can make my career. I have to work towards it.

UFC has done a fantastic job of establishing the biggest leading brand in mixed martial arts. Years ago, many people didn't know what MMA was nor understand the sport.

I want everybody on Fox to see my fighting style, to really become a fan of the sport.

Dennis Lindsey and Coach Snyder gave me an opportunity to really show what I can do, and progress into the player I am now, and the player I'll be in the future. I'm forever grateful.

Somebody with a huge brand like Bellator under an even huger brand like Viacom, to have them put their faith in me, to put me in so many things, to put me in commercials, send me to all these events, and just to continue to put me in the cage with great talent, it's great.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a beautiful thing.

For me to be able fight in my home state of New York would be a dream come true.

I am often compared to actors who were launched with me. I feel blessed with whatever I have got so far.

The people you looked up to growing up, every great player has a signature shoe. That's why I wanted one. I want to walk around and see people wearing my shoe.

Wrestling is my first love.

Jiu-jitsu is something I absolutely love.

Adidas is one of the biggest companies in the world. To have a company like that, a mainstream company, a major sports company, to say they want me, it's awesome.