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" I notice that I'm full of myself, and I am arrogant to some degree, but it's honestly only when it comes to talking about MMA. "
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" Muhammad Ali was hated, and then he was loved at the very end. Floyd Mayweather was hated, and a lot of people are really coming around on him. So, I'm just trying to stay positive and try not to offend too many people along the way and hope for the best end result. "
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