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The quote says that fighting is physically punishing and exhausting. It emphasizes that the strain is not just mental, but also takes a real toll on the body.
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Originally said in English.
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About Benson Henderson
American former mixed martial artist
Benson Henderson is an American former professional mixed martial artist. He competed most recently in Bellator MMA’s lightweight division and is known as a former UFC Lightweight Champion and WEC Lightweight Champion. Henderson built a long career at lightweight, winning major titles in both the UFC and the WEC. He is also tied with B.J. Penn, Frankie Edgar, and Khabib Nurmagomedov for the second-most UFC lightweight title defenses, which places him among the division’s notable champions.
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