Because Quote by Derek Brunson

“It's not an excuse, but I'd say I didn't perform well in the big fights because I wasn't prepared properly.”

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I always watch Anderson Silva and I always watch his fighting style.

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I look at a lot of my fights and I'm like, 'man, that was too greedy.' I can even look back on my fights,…

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So I've definitely had a crazy career, but I'm starting to put it together and starting to take my time and know that I…

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My striking is on a different level.

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I grew up watching Anderson. He was my favorite fighter.

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I know what I'm capable of when I'm prepared and dialed in.

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Lyoto is never going to lose his skills. He might lose his timing, speed, cardio, but he'll never lose his skills.

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If you look at my career, it's been nothing but consistency.

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I still wanna keep my aggressive ways and let my skills be on display.

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Uriah Hall is on the level of Anderson Silva's striking.

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