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The quote says that being struck is an expected part of fighting. It suggests that anyone who wants to avoid being hit should not choose this sport.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Yair Rodriguez.
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About Yair Rodriguez
Mexican mixed martial artist
Yair Rodríguez Portillo is a Mexican mixed martial artist who has competed professionally since 2011. He fights in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has been with the promotion since 2014. He is best known for winning The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America featherweight tournament and later holding the Interim UFC Featherweight Championship. His career is centered on elite featherweight competition in the UFC.
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