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“So like Kevin Holland's one of these guys, he sees me and he's scared of me. It's fair, he's a very tall, scary Black man. A part of him scares me, but I can look at him and say, 'Kevin Holland, you scare me, I'm OK with that.'” quote by Sean Strickland
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“So like Kevin Holland's one of these guys, he sees me and he's scared of me. It's fair, he's a very tall, scary Black man. A part of him scares me, but I can look at him and say, 'Kevin Holland, you scare me, I'm OK with that.'”

Sean Strickland

About This Quote

Source Interview: UFC Press Conference, 2023

Acknowledging fear of a powerful opponent while maintaining composure and confidence

In simple terms: Facing fear without letting it dominate

Key Takeaway

Accept fear, stay composed

Themes

courage self-awareness confidence

Mood

determined steady

Type

motivational combat

When to use this quote

  • pre‑fight mindset
  • training
  • mental preparation

Key Concepts

psychology combat sports

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn fear into focus?
  • What techniques keep you calm under pressure?
A Different Perspective

Fear can still impair performance if not managed

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