Ben Wall Q&A: Be happy in life and when you want something go and earn it

What are some of the main lessons you have learned through mixed martial arts? 

One of the main lessons I have learned through MMA is that if you want to be good at something it requires a lot of hard work and sacrifice. If you work hard and make sacrifices then you can be successful in whatever you want to do. 

What motivates you to compete in mixed martial arts? 

I love the sport, I love to fight, I love to entertain the crowd and I love to show people what I have worked so hard to achieve. 

What and who inspires you? 

It inspires me seeing people get through hardships and become successful. Like this video a saw of a little puppy that had this disorder where his legs splayed out to the side and he tried to walk but he couldn't do anything except fall flat on his face then some people trained him and strengthened his legs and he keeps trying and eventually he learns to walk, run, and play. He becomes a happy doggy. That sort of thing. 

What's a quote that inspires you? 

The tallest oak in the forest was once just a little nut that held it's ground. 

We feature inspirational quotes from fighters on our site; any motivational or inspirational message you'd like to share with our readers? 

Be happy in life and when you want something go and earn it.

Alex Caceres Quotes

Quotes from Alex Caceres, AKA  "Bruce Leroy".

 

 

"I just try to be as versatile as life is and try and express that in the fight." —Alex Caceres

 

Every day we are reborn, nothing matters more than here and now, here and now matters most. It's time to live, die, repeat daily.

—Alex Caceres

Ben Henderson: The biggest factor between winning and losing is the mental approach.

Benson Henderson on how important mindset is to fighting at the top level:

The biggest factor between winning and losing is the mental approach.

The Power of the Present Moment Promises the Potential of Peak Performance

I must not fear, fear is the mind killer, fear is the little death

Royston Wee: Control fear and exploit it to your fullest potential

Royston Wee, the first UFC fighter from Singapore, answers some questions for MMAquotable.com

What are some of the main lessons you have learned through mixed martial arts?
That there is a logic to success in life as well as in MMA. Effort isn't spent, it's invested. Everything that I do in practice, in training, it pays me back many times over in the cage.

What motivates you to compete in mixed martial arts?
To be the best that I can be. I have yet to find a proving ground more complete, more honest, than in MMA. Also, my friends and family who support me, my teammates, they get me through the toughest times.

Who and what inspires you?
In terms of sports personalities, I have to say GSP. In my personal career, my head coach, Bruce Loh, who was Singapore's first professional MMA fighter long before MMA was popular.

What's a quote that inspires you?
"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability." - Mahatma Gandhi

We feature inspirational quotes from fighters on our site; any motivational or inspirational message you'd like to share with our readers?
It's alright to have fear in ourselves. The creator instilled fear in us to remind us that there's no room for complacency. Do not let fear control you, but you control fear and exploit it to your fullest potential no matter what you are doing in life, not just fighting.

Maurio Shogun Rua: I love fighting, it's who I am

 

Shogun on his passion for fighting.

Douglas Lima: Work hard and believe and you'll achieve any goal you're after

What are some of the main lessons you have learned through mixed martial arts?
Number one thing I learned from martial arts is respect! Very important to have that among the sport.

What motivates you to compete in mixed martial arts?
I do it because I love it and also for my family. The motivation comes from myself because I have to feed my family and pay my bills. Enough motivation there to go and perform my best!

What and who inspires you?
My mom and dad inspires me. They worked hard and gave me the life I have today. I love them both very much and try my best to be like them. They're my inspiration!

What's a quote that inspires you?
"I can everything through Christ who strengths me." I'm a believer and if I work hard I can do anything with God's help. It's a quote I carry with me always.

We feature inspirational quotes from fighters on our site; any motivational or inspirational message you'd like to share with our readers?
Work hard and believe and you'll achieve any goal you're after!

Q&A with Wilson Reis: Always believe in yourself

What are some of the main lessons you have learned through mixed martial arts?
To believe in my self and in what I am working on it, and to be more a patient person.

What motivates you to compete in mixed martial arts?
The opportunity to showcase my positions and my style to the world.

Who and what inspires you?
My inspiration is my goals that I set before every fight.

What's a quote that inspires you?
Your only are as good as your last fight.

We feature inspirational quotes from fighters on our site; any motivational or inspirational message you'd like to share with our readers?
My motivational message is to always believe in yourself and that you are able to conquer anything you set your goals to it.

Josh Thomson: If you want something in life, go get it

Josh Thomson on pursuing your passions, following your dreams, and going after what you want in life.

Q&A with Robert Whiteford

 

 

What are some of the main lessons you have learned through mixed martial arts?
To be humble and to train harder than you think you can.

What motivates you to compete in mixed martial arts?
To entertain the masses.

Who and what inspires you?
 My gran inspires me and the underdog that wins inspires me.

Can you share a motivational quote for readers?
My quote is, "Dream big, believe, and never give up."