""I'm getting too old for this sh*t. I said it walking up here. That was my biggest thing before this fight. I was praying over and over again that I got out of there safely with no injuries,""
""It's been a long road. 53 pro fights between kickboxing and MMA, and one professional boxing match. I never used to think about that when I was younger. (Now) that's the only thing that crosses my mind. The wins, the losses don't matter. I just trust the preparation, I just pray I'm healthy getting out of there.""
""I'm here for it. I relish in the moment, but my like my coach always says, I am no stepping stone. They keep feeding me these young guys waiting for me to fall off the cliff and I just keep proving that I'm not going anywhere man. I'm going to keep doing this till the wheels fall off. Hopefully just finish this career strong and actually have something to show for it when I'm done,""
Jacoby, a 37-year-old veteran light heavyweight, has compiled 53 professional fights across kickboxing and MMA plus one professional boxing match. He made his 18th UFC appearance against Walker and emphasized prayer and preparation to emerge healthy from fights. Wins and losses have become secondary to preserving his long-term health and finishing his career on strong terms. He rejects being treated as a stepping stone and intends to keep competing until retirement to leave something tangible from his career. UFC champion Alex Pereira publicly praised him, and Jacoby said he fights for all of his past opponents.
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