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Believe Quote by Lyoto Machida

“He's a complete fighter. He has some flaws, of course, but he has a good stand up game, good takedowns and a good ground game. He's a complete fighter, and that makes him dangerous. He hits hard, but I believe I can stop him. I believe I can finish this fight earlier. I'm not underestimating him…” quote by Lyoto Machida
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“He's a complete fighter. He has some flaws, of course, but he has a good stand up game, good takedowns and a good ground game. He's a complete fighter, and that makes him dangerous. He hits hard, but I believe I can stop him. I believe I can finish this fight earlier. I'm not underestimating him, but I've learned a lot in my past fights. I have learned a lot in my fight against (Chris) Weidman, so it's likely that I will finish this fight before the fifth round. Whatever it takes. I'm training hard on my grappling skills and my striking, so I want to finish him with a knockout or a submission.”

Lyoto Machida

About This Quote

Source Interview: UFC Press Conference, 2013

A fighter’s completeness combines skill, strategy, and confidence, enabling adaptability and threat.

In simple terms: Complete fighter, dangerous.

Key Takeaway

Develop all facets of your craft.

Themes

skill strategy confidence

Mood

focused determined

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • sports training
  • career development
  • personal growth
  • competition preparation

Key Concepts

martial arts completeness adaptability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which skill needs your focus?
  • How can you balance strengths and weaknesses?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on one area can create blind spots.

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