"This guy has 12 KOs, yeah? He has belief in his hands, he can finish all the fighters here. He gave me one flash [knock]down, and tried to finish the fight," Almeida stated, emphasizing the competitive nature of fighting at this level. He acknowledged that engaging in striking is risky but considers it a part of the sport's essence.
"Yes 100%, exactly. When I accepted this fight, I accepted this risk. This fight is dangerous. Both guys are at risk in this fight," Almeida explained, demonstrating his understanding of the inherent risks involved in competing at such a high level.
"I think this fight put me for the next fight in top 15. I don't know, I have one chance now for top 15, maybe May in Brazil," Almeida expressed, signaling his ambition to climb the ranks in the UFC middleweight division.
"But I think in the game is better. My daughter can wait a little more. She can wait a little bit more, but in the game is a dream. Because when I grew up, I played soccer, in FIFA [game], and saw the guys. Wow, bro. Now UFC, I am here. This is the dream, bro. In the game first," Almeida shared his dream of being included in the UFC video game over trading cards.
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