UFC 299: Pre-Fight Press Conference

UFC
7 Mar 202440:30

Summary

TLDRThe script is a dynamic and energetic transcript from a UFC press conference, highlighting the intense rivalry and trash talk between fighters. It features fighters like Sean 'Sugar' O'Malley, Marlon 'Chito' Vera, and Dustin Poirier, discussing their upcoming matches and personal motivations. The fighters express confidence, discuss strategies, and engage in psychological warfare, all while promoting the excitement and drama of the sport. The script also includes promotional content for DraftKings Sportsbook, offering a 'no sweat bet' for new users.

Takeaways

  • 🥊 DraftKings Sportsbook offers a 'No Sweat Bet' with up to $1,000 bonus bet back for first-time UFC bets.
  • 🌟 Sean 'Sugar' O'Malley is a rising star in the UFC, known for his flashy style and knockouts.
  • 🏆 Marlon 'Chito' Vera is a decorated finisher in the bantamweight division, with a professional victory against Sean O'Malley.
  • 🥋 UFC 299 features a stacked fight card, including a rematch between O'Malley and Vera.
  • 🔥 O'Malley is confident in his ability to knock out Vera, aiming to become the first Ecuadorian-born UFC champion.
  • 🤼‍♂️ Dustin Poirier, a former interim lightweight champion, is set to face a tough challenge in his fight against Benoist St-Pierre.
  • 🥇 Gilbert Burns and Jack Dela MMA are preparing for a welterweight division showdown.
  • 🥊 Song Yadong, known as the 'Kung Fu Kid,' is set to face a former champion in the bantamweight division.
  • 🏆 The main event of UFC 299 is a highly anticipated rematch between O'Malley and Vera, with both fighters eager to prove themselves.
  • 📣 The press conference for UFC 299 in Miami was electric, with fans excited for the upcoming fights.

Q & A

  • What is the main event of UFC 299?

    -The main event of UFC 299 is a rematch between Marlon Vera and Sean O'Malley for the bantamweight title.

  • How does Sean O'Malley feel about his upcoming fight with Marlon Vera?

    -Sean O'Malley is very confident going into the fight, believing he will knock out Vera and that this win will solidify his place as a world champion.

  • What was the outcome of the first fight between Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera?

    -The first fight between Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera ended with Vera winning, but O'Malley believes he was the superior fighter and that Vera got lucky.

  • What does Marlon Vera plan to do in the rematch against Sean O'Malley?

    -Marlon Vera plans to prove himself by finishing O'Malley, stating that he will find O'Malley's chin and knock him out.

  • What is the significance of the fight for Marlon Vera's career?

    -For Marlon Vera, this fight is a life-changing opportunity and a chance to become a UFC world champion, which he has been working towards for 10 years.

  • What is the promotional offer from DraftKings Sportsbook related to UFC bets?

    -DraftKings Sportsbook is offering a 'no sweat bet' where users can get up to $1,000 in bonus bet back if their first bet on UFC goes down.

  • Who is considered a rising star in the lightweight division according to the script?

    -Dustin Poirier is considered a rising star in the lightweight division, with a record of 22 wins by stoppage in his 29 career wins.

  • What is the significance of the fight between Dustin Poirier and Benoit St-Pierre?

    -The fight between Dustin Poirier and Benoit St-Pierre is significant as it is Poirier's first round fight against a legend like St-Pierre, who has fought some of the best lightweights in the game.

  • What was the reaction of the crowd during the UFC 299 press conference?

    -The crowd at the UFC 299 press conference was very energetic and supportive, with a particularly warm reception for Gilbert Burns and Jack Del Melina.

  • What is the importance of the fight for Jack Del Melina?

    -For Jack Del Melina, the fight against Gilbert Burns is an opportunity to prove himself against a top-ranked opponent and potentially move up in the rankings.

  • What is the significance of the fight for Dustin Poirier?

    -The fight is significant for Dustin Poirier as it is a chance for him to defend his position against a tough and rising star in the division, Benoit St-Pierre.

Outlines

00:00

🥊 UFC Fights and DraftKings Promotion

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05:01

🌟 Spotlight on UFC Fighters and Upcoming Matches

This section highlights various UFC fighters, their backgrounds, and their upcoming matches. It mentions fighters like Al Iaquinta, Marlon Moraes, and their impressive records. The paragraph also teases the excitement of the UFC 299 press conference in Miami, which features a stacked fight card, including a rematch between Marlon Vera and Sean O'Malley.

10:02

🏆 UFC 299 Press Conference and Fighter Interviews

The paragraph covers the UFC 299 press conference, emphasizing the significance of the fights and the fighters' anticipation. It includes interviews with fighters like Dustin Poirier, Marlon Vera, and Sean O'Malley, discussing their preparations, strategies, and personal motivations for the upcoming matches.

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🥊 Fighter Strategies and Mental Preparation

This section delves into the mental aspects of fighting, with fighters discussing their strategies and how they handle psychological warfare. It includes insights from fighters like Cheito, who is confident in his ability to knock out his opponent, and Sean O'Malley, who is focused on proving his dominance in the bantamweight division.

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🏆 UFC 299 Main Event and Fighter Ambitions

The main event of UFC 299 is highlighted, with a focus on the rematch between Marlon Vera and Sean O'Malley. The fighters discuss their ambitions, with Vera aiming to become the first Ecuadorian-born UFC champion and O'Malley striving to be considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. The paragraph also touches on the promotional aspect of DraftKings Sports Book.

25:04

🥊 UFC Fighter Interviews and Personal Motivations

The paragraph features interviews with several fighters, including Gilbert Burns, Jack Del Melina, and others, discussing their preparations for the fights, their respect for their opponents, and their personal motivations. It also includes a segment on the importance of mental strength in combat sports.

30:04

🏆 UFC 299 Fight Predictions and Fighter Confidence

The fighters express their confidence in their abilities and make predictions for their matches at UFC 299. The paragraph captures the competitive spirit and the personal stakes for each fighter, as they discuss their strategies and their determination to win.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡UFC

UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company. It is the largest MMA organization in the world and hosts the most prestigious MMA events featuring fighters from various disciplines. In the video, UFC is the central theme as it discusses upcoming fights and fighters' preparations for their matches.

💡DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings Sportsbook is an online sports betting platform that allows users to place bets on various sports events, including UFC fights. The platform offers promotions like 'no sweat bets,' which provide a bonus bet back if the user's first bet does not win. In the video, DraftKings is advertised as a way for viewers to engage with the UFC fights by placing bets.

💡MMA

MMA, or Mixed Martial Arts, is a full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling techniques from various martial arts disciplines. It is known for its competitive nature and the diverse skill sets of its fighters. The video script discusses MMA fighters and their upcoming matches in the UFC.

💡Bantamweight

Bantamweight is a weight class in MMA, typically ranging from 135 to 145 pounds (61 to 66 kg) for male fighters. It is one of the divisions in the UFC where fighters compete against each other based on their weight. The video script mentions bantamweight fighters and their achievements.

💡Knockout

A knockout (KO) in MMA is when a fighter incapacitates their opponent with a strike, causing them to lose consciousness or be unable to continue fighting. It is one of the ways a fighter can win a match. The video script highlights the striking power of fighters and their ability to achieve knockouts.

💡Submission

A submission in MMA is when a fighter forces their opponent to tap out by applying a hold or lock that causes pain or threatens to injure the opponent. It is another method of winning a match除了KO之外。 The video script discusses fighters with strong submission games.

💡Title Contender

A title contender is a fighter who is in line to challenge the current champion for their title. They are usually the top-ranked fighters in their weight division. The video script mentions fighters who are aiming to become title contenders or are defending their titles.

💡Press Conference

A press conference is an event where media and reporters have the opportunity to ask questions to athletes, coaches, or other figures involved in a sport. In the context of the UFC, press conferences are held before major events to promote the fights and allow fighters to address the media. The video script includes a press conference for UFC 299.

💡Finish

In MMA, a finish refers to ending a fight by either knockout, submission, or technical knockout (TKO). It is a significant achievement for a fighter and often a key factor in determining the outcome of a match. The video script emphasizes the finishing abilities of the fighters.

💡Fan Favorite

A fan favorite is a fighter who is widely supported and liked by the audience. They often have a strong following and are cheered on during fights. The video script discusses the popularity of certain fighters and how it can impact their performance.

💡Rising Star

A rising star in the context of MMA is a fighter who is quickly gaining recognition and success in the sport. They are often new to the scene but show great potential and skill. The video script highlights fighters who are emerging as notable talents.

Highlights

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The UFC event features a stacked fight card, including a rematch between Marlon Vera and Sean O'Malley.

Sean O'Malley, known for his flashy style and powerful knockouts, is set to defend his bantamweight title.

Marlon Vera, a dangerous and durable fighter, aims to become the first Ecuadorian-born champion in UFC history.

Dustin Poirier, a former interim lightweight champion, is preparing for a five-round co-main event.

Gilbert Burns, a top welterweight contender, is set to face Jack Dela Mina in a highly anticipated matchup.

Michael Venom, a freestyle fighter known for his entertaining style, is making his UFC debut.

Kevin Holland, a complete mixed martial artist, is taking on a rising star in the welterweight division.

Sona 'Kung Fu Kid' Sih, a devastating striker with multiple knockouts in the UFC, is opening the main card.

Peter No Mercy, a former champion, is looking to reclaim his throne with a combination of boxing and wrestling.

The press conference in Miami is one of the most electric events, with a record-breaking gate of $13.6 million.

Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera's first fight ended with a controversial decision, with both fighters claiming victory.

Sean O'Malley is confident in his ability to knock out Marlon Vera, despite the latter's previous victory.

Marlon Vera is ready for the fight, mentally and physically, and is focused on his goal.

Dana White, the UFC president, is impressed with the turnout and enthusiasm in Miami.

The fighters discuss their strategies and expectations for the upcoming fights.

The fighters express their gratitude for the support and are excited for the event.

Transcripts

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[Music]

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sh m is an absolute star this guy's

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special Al came off at Dana White's

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Contender series back in 2017 oh that is

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it the sugar show all systems go ever

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since he has taken this sport by storm

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he slept in bed he's got that it Factor

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but more important than anything this

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guy can

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[Music]

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fight the sugar show this is just the

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beginning of the sugar erao where you

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are Marlin Sho Vera this is the most

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decorated finisher in UFC bantamweight

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history and he's the only man with a

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professional Victory against sha Ali

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oh something's wrong with Al's leg yep

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his right

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leg another ITC to

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the I won the fight but I'm going to K

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his house again he got super lucky he

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knows it I'm going knock him

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[Music]

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out knocking people unconscious Marin

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Cheo he's one of the most dangerous any

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and he will put you off start up we fin

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the diamond of Lafayette

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Louisiana por a certified UFC Legend Ben

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we're looking at a future star in the

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lwe division I'm coming for

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everybody a lot of fans wonder if this

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would ever happen without a doubt that

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man is the guy we want to

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see he's taking on Kevin Holland he is

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one of the most complete mixed martial

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artists in the game he can be a real

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problem for anyone in the division the

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UFC's returned to Miami keep it

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going let's go

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baby welcome to the UFC 299 press

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conference in Miami ladies and gentlemen

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you are in for a treat because we have

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one of the most stacked fight cards of

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the year for you on Saturday night let's

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start with our main card opener in the

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Phantom weight division to the stage

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first one of the the most devastating

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Strikers at 135 lbs he already has five

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Knockouts in the UFC the third most in

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bantamweight history at just 26 years

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old please welcome the kung fu kid Sona

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[Music]

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do and his opponent a former Champion

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coming back to reclaim his throne he

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uses a combination of crisp boxing and

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elite wrestling to break his opponent's

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will he holds wins over Legends like

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Jose Aldo and Uriah Faber put your hands

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together for pter No Mercy

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[Music]

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Yan moving on to our next fight in the

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welterweight division up first coming

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all the way from Down Under to try and

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take a spot in the top 10 of 170 lbs a

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Brute Force brawler who's been storming

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through his division with 16 straight

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wins please welcome Jack Dela

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Melina and across the Octagon on

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Saturday night a former title Challenger

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who has proved to be one of this

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division's toughest tests he throws

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bombs on the feet with his hands and has

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one of the best submission games in the

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world please welcome the fourth ranked

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welterweight in the world Gilbert

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darinho

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[Applause]

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[Music]

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Birds

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and another mustsee matchup at 170 lbs

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one of the most exciting Strikers in the

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world is coming to the UFC to test

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himself against the best don't blink or

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you might end up as his next viral

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knockout victim please welcome for the

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first time

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MVP Michael Venom

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[Applause]

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Pig

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and his opponent entertaining the masses

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since the first time he stepped foot in

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the Octagon a freestyle fighter who can

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put you out on the feet or the ground he

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doesn't just talk the talk he backs it

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up every time he makes the walk here is

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the ever popular Kevin the Trailblazer

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Holland and now for our five round

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co-main event up first to the stage a

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friendch fighter that comes into

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Saturday with all the momentum five

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straight wins all by devastating finish

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now he looks to break his way into title

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contention with a win over one of the

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legends of the sport please welcome

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penois

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Sandi standing across from him on

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Saturday night a future UFC Hall of

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Famer whose Legacy has already been

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cemented 22 wins by stoppage in 29

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career wins a former UFC interim

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lightweight champion he holds wins over

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Legends like Conor McGregor Justin gatei

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and Max Holloway training out of South

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Florida here is Dustin the Diamond

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[Applause]

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[Music]

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hoier and now we settle the score in our

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main event a rematch four years in the

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making up to the stage first he is one

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of the most dangerous dous and durable

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fighters in the sport he has the most

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finishes in UFC bantamweight history and

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with a win on Saturday night can become

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the first Ecuadorian born champion in

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UFC history please welcome the

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Challenger Marlin Chito

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Vera and standing across the Octagon one

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of the brightest stars in the sport he

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has captured the attention of fans all

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over the world world with his flashy

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style and even flashier Knockouts a

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combination of speed and power that the

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bantamweight division has yet to see

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eight performances of the night bonuses

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and 11 UFC fights now looking to make

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the First Defense of his bantamweight

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title ladies and gentlemen here is the

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UFC bantamweight champion of the world

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sugar

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[Applause]

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Sha what's up Miami how are you guys

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today thanks for coming out we

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appreciate it it's good to be back who's

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got the first

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question start with the champ please

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Sean you know you said quite a bit along

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the way that the result of that first

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fight between you two never really

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mattered it hasn't held over you but

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given some of the emotion this week some

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of the exchanges this week what is this

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fight mean to you now and how important

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is it for you to get this win on

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Saturday yeah I'm very calm going into

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this fight you know it's easy to be calm

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when you know you're going to knock

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someone the

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out and you said it this is a big fight

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and it's got that big fight feel I mean

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technically there is one result so given

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how big this is you win on Saturday is

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there a need to do this a third time

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down the road to make sure that there's

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no question about the history of this

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series

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[Applause]

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I wouldn't mind knocking him out two

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times fair enough Cheeto I'll ask

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you you're the only man that's ever had

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your hand raised against him I know

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there's some question about how the

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fight went down Etc but how does that

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factor into this knowing that you've

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been in there and been able to walk away

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with a

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victory H say that again yeah mentally

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psychologically how much does that first

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result factor into this fight knowing

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that you do have a win over

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shaal oh man I'm ready to go I'm healthy

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I'm happy I've been doing everything I

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had the long row but I'm here and I'm

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going to dig dig for that

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goal and last thing Cheeto I know it's

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tough for us to hear you tough for you

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to hear us just can you tell us what

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this would mean to Man 10 years in the

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UFC chasing this opportunity you have

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become a superstar the crowd is here for

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you what would winning the title mean

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for you this is lifechanging opportunity

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I work so hard for this moment it's been

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10 years in the company and I been love

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every single second of my career and I'm

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glad I'm fighting for the UFC goal I

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love to be

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here who's got the next question go

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ahead question for Dustin porier

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Straight Ahead DUS

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I think you can hear

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me obviously you're from Louisiana but

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you call South Florida your home in Camp

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so I guess when they announced they were

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returning to Miami how important was it

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for you specifically to be on this card

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and represent for South Florida yeah

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this is my second home man I lived here

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for 6 years uh it's a short flight

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across the gulf Louisiana to here I'm

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representing Louisiana here representing

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Florida here get ready

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man and obviously for years you were you

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were the one you know you wanted your

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shot against these guys and then

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eventually you got it and then it's been

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it's been Main Events and title fights

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for you from that point on benois is in

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that same position now where he wants

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his shot against you so what type of

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fight are you expecting from him when

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you do get ready for your five round

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co-main event on Saturday he's gritty

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you know he he I'm I'm it's going to be

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War you know this guy has finished his

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last five opponents I'm coming to finish

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him he's going to do the same it's going

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to be crazy just just enjoy the show

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similar question for benois obviously

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this is your first round fight and

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you're fighting a guy like Dustin who's

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fought in like the best lightweights

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that I've ever been there so I'm curious

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what are you expecting from Dustin in

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there on

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Saturday yeah it's a huge honor for me

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to fight Dustin PO on this card it's in

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home soil for him uh I prepare hard to

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give him the the the biggest battle we

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can have and uh the better fighter will

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win and it will happen Saturday night it

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will be a bloody

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war question for song up

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here earlier earlier this week you

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declared yourself the best boxer in the

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bantamweight division P said at meia day

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like let's see who is the best boxer

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when he does face off with you so I'm

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curious what do you expected from Peter

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in there do you think he will stand in

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there with you and just box

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[Music]

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uh

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[Applause]

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he's a great fighter you know I'm also

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honored to fight with him and he's a top

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level former Champion but you know

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everything can happen in the fight I'm

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ready not not him out how about you what

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do you think

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Peter

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[Applause]

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hey guys in

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Saturday I show him who is best boxer I

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Ser an all in boxing I have a lot

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fighters in boxing I smash this guy you

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know thank you so

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much question for this different

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level question for Shan Al yesterday

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Sean you asked the media to ask cheito

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what you dm'd him he didn't tell us he

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did say it was weird but he didn't tell

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us can you clear up what exactly have

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you guys been messaging about hey that's

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up to him to tell you I might tweet it

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later I don't know if he doesn't want to

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tell you he doesn't got to I might tweet

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it later we'll see question for MVP

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Michael you're here in the big leagues

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massive press conference I see you

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enjoying the energy what is it like to

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finally reach the UFC and be here at one

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of these sort of

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[Music]

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[Applause]

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days you know what all I can say right

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now is wow the passion in here is

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crazy

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wow I'm going to I'm going to bring that

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back to you don't worry Saturday night

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I'm going to bring that back to you but

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I just want to say UFC has a new

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MVP for you Kevin obviously we've all

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seen the highlights we've seen the knock

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outs that mvp can do but how do you

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think his wins over those Bal guys rank

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against the guys you fought in the

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UFC uh you

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know they know we all know what the

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difference is ask the boss what the

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difference is it's a reason why

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y'all pay for UFC fights and not

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Bellator fights right I thought

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so my first question is for Gilbert

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Burns uh Gilbert I guess first off what

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does it mean to hear to hear that

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Ovation today after uh last time you

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were here the crowd was a little more

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split but pretty firmly behind you

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today what was it like to hear that

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Ovation when you walked out today I love

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it I love

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[Applause]

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it we're going to put on a show Saturday

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night we're going to put on a show make

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sure you get your tickets show up it's

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going to be an amazing card and and

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Miami going to be one of the official

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homes from the

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UFC and you have a tough rising star in

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Jack Del Melina in front of you have you

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been impressed at what he's done so far

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in the UFC for sure he's tough he beat

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my guy Kevin Holland was a good fight

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this guy tough and uh we're going to put

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on a show Saturday night I like the guy

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respect the guy very very tough it's

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going to be a good fight and for Jack on

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the flip side of that coin um walking

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into hostile territory is this something

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that is you going to have to block out

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on Saturday or does that come easy to

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you yeah I appreciate it you know and I

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look forward to stealing all these fans

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so on Saturday night and for you uh

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Gilbert's always been at the top of this

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division right in line for a title shot

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for the last couple years so for you

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what kind of statement would you make

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with a win over him do you

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think yeah big statement you know crew

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right into their top five and

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Bounds question for Dana Dana the

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turnout in Miami here is always amazing

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I mentioned this to you a while ago but

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I'm going to ask you now is there an

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opportunity that the UFC returns here

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for UFC

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305 I I'm literally standing here watch

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this is one of the most electric press

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conferences of all

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time so Saturday night 13.6 $75 million

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gate we broke our record from last time

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the highest gate ever in the arena

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history Miami you are awesome thank

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you question for shaali it's a rare

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occasion where you're not unanimously

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the fan favorite how do you deal with

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that and is that extra motivation for

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Saturday night cheeto a pinata

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Peter Yan's one fight away from bare

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knuckle boxing and mor Rob's knows more

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crooked than Joe Biden let's go

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baby there's no pressure I'm ready on

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Saturday to become the world champion

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for

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you're a veteran and you're coming in

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and facing a guy who's coming up and a

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lot of times veterans don't like that

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position are you okay with this fight

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yeah for

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sure Portuguese

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Portugues

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it's a tough fight you know it wasn't a

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hard decision at all to accept this

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fight I'm coming off a loss so I need a

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win to get to the belt so as soon as he

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offered it to me I said

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yes

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you said during this week that you need

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to listen to your body you know we saw

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you last year having three fights in

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five months and you said that you you

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need to take some time but I'll ask you

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right now is it possible to see you in

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UFC

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Rio yeah if everything goes good on

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Saturday theya give a good oppon if

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everything goes good yeah we think about

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Rio but main focus is going to be Jack

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madalina Saturday night

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go ahead John Bernard with KO Sports

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this one's for Shawn sha Cheeto said his

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game plan is to go straight for your

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legs what are your thoughts on his game

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plan and are you prepared for his leg

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kicks to avoid what happened in the

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first fight I'm going to just kick him

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in the lips baby you can kick my legs

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all he want but my my legs are going to

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be on his chin

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so another one for Cheeto Cheeto we've

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saw what's happened throughout the week

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he's called you out in the hotel he's

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sending you

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DMS what are your thoughts on that and

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do you think he's playing mind games to

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throw you off your

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fight everything is mental in life I'm

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prepared I'm ready I'm feeling good and

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honestly it's how you handle it the rest

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the

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noise and last one for Dana this is one

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of the most Stacked Cards of the year

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was it difficult to put on a show for

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UFC 300 with such a stack 298 and

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299 I mean that's this year when you

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look at how this year played out I love

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the card nanahe too this is a great card

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we got 300 we got International fight

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week and then we got the sphere and then

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when you see the stuff that we have

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lined up for the end of this year too I

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know we say this every year but this

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might be the baddest year ever in in in

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the history of the company

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so here we go it's all good

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go ahead

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Siro represent am

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Latina

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fore

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the first

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question it's been four years since your

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first fight with Sean he's been saying

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that it's it was pure luck what do you

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have to say about that Jito says you

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know luck is as you created you created

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with a lot of hard work you created in

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the gym and let's have some luck

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again

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Ahri

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I came here to be the UFC world champion

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I prepared for everything so I'm going

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to be the world champion on Saturday

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right now I have this fight to focus in

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front of me we'll see what happens after

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go ahead sir our questions for so this

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isig

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China so uh moments ago P said he's in

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the fight he's going to SM you but what

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you saw what kind of technique you want

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to show to the war show to the

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peteran you know Peter is tough but I'm

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tougher I'm knock him out 39 you guys

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will say time will

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tell

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a couple years ago you fought was Cheeto

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and you want to fight and now he's to

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become the new Challenger for the title

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what you saw about

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Cheetos he Cheeto it's time to book a

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fight please win the fight and count me

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out

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okay focus on your fight

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first no don't don't turn to wipe your

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eyes before you take a sh you don't

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ain't winning this no I might as well

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not talk about

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this and soon so you are you are one of

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the most potential fighters in this

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world so anything that you want to say

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to you know to the Miami fans to the to

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the fans around the

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world what's up Miami I'm

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coming welcome K

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you all right last question right here

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where are

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you

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that

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good go ahead ma'am is

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you go ahead okay

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okay

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I prra I'm very strong and I'm going to

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take his head

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off Miami you're incredible I can't wait

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for Saturday night thanks for coming out

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today

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never happen through there buddy I can

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cut you a little bit

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here

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nothing B first oh yeah you he about

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that

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hey bre

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thank you boys appreciate it have a

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great

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day

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yeah

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on

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Shan Ali is certainly taken the MMA

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World by storm and tonight the sugar

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show takes on what most people believe

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is his toughest test to date Cheo ver

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the real threat in this division to

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anybody including sha Ali I felt

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confident he felt slow I feel like I was

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piecing him up he threw a kick and his

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toe hit my perennial nerve completely

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shut down

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something's wrong with Al's leg yep his

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right leg we'll hear about it in the

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corner if he gets there oh huge elbow

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fromo another

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one Marin Vera stops the sugar show in

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round one my show baby I beat him I

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knock him out and I know he's been

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saying for the last three years that he

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didn't lost but he wasn't sleeping when

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I was El with him the face so I won the

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fight

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W that got super lucky he knows it

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that's just it is what it is nine out of

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10 times I smoked this

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dude it'll all be four years by the time

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we Rumble again and I've improved a

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lot CH Ali continues to up the Andy

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every time he steps in there the way

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that he mixes up his attacks is second

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to none his angles his Precision he is a

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sniper dedicated my life to this sport I

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know you guys see the hair the beautiful

37:57

pink Lamborghini the houses and all the

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fun stuff but I'm grinding I'm in the

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gym every single day so I can come out

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here and

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win Ohi trying to close it out here that

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will do it the sugar show on top of the

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world and new bantamweight champ Shadow

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melli wow I want to be considered one of

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the greatest of all time and that's how

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I do that is by staying dialed and

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Contin you knocking people out Sean Al

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welcome to super

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stardom the dreams I have they don't

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matter if I don't get this I want to be

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a world champion more than anything else

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in life oh that's it he's out Cheo it oh

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my

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God I just believe I'm better in every

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aspect I'll be surprised if I get hit to

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be

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honest the walk up Ko the sugar

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show the guys have a lot of hype good

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for him but he don't have the dog I have

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inside Cheo comes to hurt you he's an

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animal he won't keep up on the hor fight

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I'm going to make him beg you to stop

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the man is a finishing machine this is

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the most personal fight I definitely

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want to hurt Cheeto he's never been more

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lethal never been more accurate that man

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wants revenge I'm going to break he's

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going to

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quit you will

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see I will find his chin and bounce my

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hands off his face until he

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