“When you're a fighter, you have to be ready all the time. There's no 'I need a month.' It's always time.”

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The quote says a fighter has to stay prepared at all times and cannot assume there will be enough notice to get ready later. It suggests constant discipline, readiness, and a mindset of immediate action.

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Originally said in English.

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About Royce Gracie

Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist

Royce Gracie is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist, known for his early success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and for helping shape the rise of modern mixed martial arts. He is a member of the Gracie jiu-jitsu family and a UFC Hall of Famer. Gracie also competed in PRIDE Fighting Championships, K-1’s Dynamite!! series, and Bellator. His career is closely associated with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and with the period when mixed martial arts was still defining its public identity.

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