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Someone came up to me and told me that [his opponent's] knee was hurt, and he said to me, attack his knee,… — Nick Diaz Copy Share Image
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Perhaps the most important rule is to hold on to your winners and cut your losers. Both are equally important. If you… — Michael Marcus Copy Share Image
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