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Meaning
The speaker is saying opponents will try to control him, keep him pinned down, and win points over multiple rounds. It suggests a frustration with being held in place and having control taken away. It also implies a focus on surviving those moments and preventing the opponent from building an easy lead.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Vicente Luque
Brazilian and American mixed martial artist
Vicente Catta Preta Luque is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has built his career in the UFC, where he fights at welterweight. His public profile is tied to mixed martial arts rather than to writing or public office, and the facts available here identify him chiefly through his athletic career and dual Brazilian and American background.
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