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The quote suggests that a performer has a very limited amount of time to prove themselves and express what they can do. It also frames the work as competitive and difficult, with success requiring a fight. The wording is informal and seems to emphasize pressure and urgency.
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Originally said in English.
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About Aljamain Sterling
American professional mixed martial artist
Aljamain Sterling is an American professional mixed martial artist. He has competed in the UFC and, as of April 28, 2026, fights in the featherweight division. He is a former UFC bantamweight champion and a former Cage Fury Fighting Bantamweight Champion. Sterling is best known for becoming the first UFC champion to win a title by disqualification. His career has also included time in Cage Fury Fighting Championship before his rise in the UFC, and he is ranked #4 in the Meta UFC featherweight rankings as of April 28, 2026.
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