“I haven't been able to go to Iran because of the military service, it'...” — Beneil Dariush Quote

“I haven't been able to go to Iran because of the military service, it's mandatory once you turn 18, so I haven't been to Iran since I was 17.”

“In the first year and a half I was with the UFC I fought seven times, I was 6-1 and I was ranked No. 7. When you go on a tear like that and you stay consistent, eventually the fights that you want just materialize. Because people can't get away from you. You're everywhere.”

“I've been trying to be champion since day one.”

“Over a period of time, I think the popular will in Iran will prevail.”

“Look: I don't want to live with a nuclear Iran. I would like to make it uncomfortable for them to seek it.”

“The use of military force against Iran would be very dangerous. It would be very provocative. The only thing worse would be Iran being a nuclear power.”