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" I never cared who I was going to fight because, at the end of the day, it makes no difference. "

Demetrious Johnson

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" I do have my cheat meals. I have Oreos inside the house right now, and I have beer and fried chicken and waffles. All that good stuff. But once it comes down to when I really want to get in shape and get lean, I'll eat clean and go with whole foods. "

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