“Once you're inside that Octagon, it's one-on-one. Your skill versus his skill. Your heart versus his heart.”

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The quote says that once a fight begins, it comes down to a direct individual contest. It emphasizes comparing one fighter’s ability and resolve against the other’s. The focus is on personal skill and courage rather than outside factors.

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Originally said in English.

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About Artem Lobov

Irish-Russian former mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, born 1986

Artem Lobov is an Irish-Russian former professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer. He was born in 1986 and is known for competing in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as well as in bare-knuckle boxing. A professional since 2010, Lobov also appeared as a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber. He has fought for ACB, the UFC, Cage Warriors, and Cage Contender, and is based in Dublin as a member of SBG Ireland.

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