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The quote says fighting places unusual demands on the body, so recovery is necessary between training sessions. It emphasizes that training hard also means giving the body enough time to rest and heal.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jimi Manuwa
American-born English retired mixed martial artist
Babajimi Abiola “Jimi” Manuwa is an American-born English retired mixed martial artist. He competed in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Manuwa became known through his UFC career, where he fought at light heavyweight under the name Jimi Manuwa. His public profile comes from mixed martial arts rather than from writing or public office, and the available facts place him within the modern era of professional combat sports.
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