The UFC middleweight fighter who takes on Rousimar Palhares at UFC on FOX 3 on May 5th, spoke on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani about his time away from fighting with a serious eye injury. And He also spoke about the Palhares match-up:
“It seems like once I slowed down and stopped wanting it so bad, that’s when everything came. It’s just a fact. I had all that animosity because I was trying so hard. I just wanted to get ahead and go so fast. The time I’ve taken off in the last few years, it’s helped me grow so much as a person and as a fighter that it was really valuable time off. Slowing down has really helped me out a lot.”
On The Palhares fight:
“I see myself getting a TKO or knockout. I really do. I think I’m going to frustrate him, catch him and hurt him and finish him. I think I’m going to get one of those bonuses. I want to impress the fans, and obviously the UFC leaders and show them that I’m the No. 1 guy. That’s what I’m working for. I worked really hard for this fight. I feel really strong physically and mentally. I think I got a good plan going in. It’s wide open so I’m going to seize this opportunity and step into that spot.”
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