I had a lot of doubters. I can’t stand being called an old man…. I had to shut a lot of people up. There are reasons why I got tired — distractions — I didn’t train hard enough. But if I put the time in I can compete with anybody. I was about 70 percent tonight [at UFC 100]…. I can get a lot better and [be a factor in this division]…. When I put my mind to it I’m fresh, I’m fast, I’m quick, I punch hard … I’m good…. Everybody else better watch out because ‘The Hammer’ is back…. I always look tired — I’m playing possum…. I’m a different breed when I’m on ya.’ I’m a world class wrestler. And [Stephan] Bonnar emptied his tank in that first round and that’s why I was able to come back and win that fight. I was fresh. I got better as the fight went on.





