Dutch - Athlete | May 17, 1980 -
The UFC are doing a tremendous job of promoting the sport worldwide. The views about the sport haven't always been so positive here in the Holland, but it's nice to see change and to see the UFC come to Holland, and everyone been really enthusiastic about it.
Alistair Overeem
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This is a full-contact sport. It's the objective to disable your opponent, even if sparring or a real fight. You've got to use your technique.
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I moved to the States, and that was a big thing for me. I moved to Miami, and I joined the Blackzilians. For me at the time, it seemed like the best logical solution, but sometimes surrounding yourself with new people is not good.
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Brock Lesnar was a big guy: he's at 280 when he fights. When fighting him, you can have a bit of that extra muscle because you don't want to be thrown around like you're nothing.
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If I lose to Frank Mir, I have to find something else to do.
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When my entire focus is on training and just preparing... I just do 100-percent that and nothing else.
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The top 10 is really a media thing anyway unless you're the champion, but otherwise, it's always speculation.
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Even after you win the championship, the work doesn't stop; it probably only becomes more. I'm just basically focused on what I need to do. There's a lot that goes into this - diet, preparation, assembling the right people around you, sparring partners, coaches, etc. - so I'm not enjoying anything.
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I'm working relentlessly at becoming a better fighter than I was yesterday. I think I've really shown that I'm a more evolved fighter these days than I've ever been.
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I'm not usually the guy who believes in aliens, UFOs or superstitions.
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No, I'm not going to retire. Not going anywhere. I'm focused on the UFC. It's the biggest stage.
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I have a nutritionist and a doctor. Everything is checked. Thoroughly. Everything I take is checked out first.
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