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The speaker is setting a personal boundary about who he is willing to face in competition. He is saying he will not compete against people he trains with, naming two examples to make that clear. The quote emphasizes loyalty to training partners over taking a particular fight.
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Originally said in English.
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About Rashad Evans
American former mixed martial artist
Rashad Evans is an American former mixed martial artist who fought in the light heavyweight division. Born in 1979, he began his professional MMA career in 2003 and became widely known through his success in the UFC. He won The Ultimate Fighter 2 as the heavyweight winner in 2005, then captured the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in 2008. In 2019, he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, a recognition of his place in the sport's history.
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