Melquizael Costa achieved a significant milestone in his career by defeating Andre Fili at UFC Seattle, marking the realization of a long-held dream. Costa expressed deep emotion reflecting on his journey, particularly recalling how he admired Fili and other fighters like Max Holloway during his youth. Despite his victory over the seasoned competitor, he humbly stated that he's not in a position to call out future opponents yet, emphasizing his readiness to step in whenever needed, showing both respect for the sport and eagerness to continue fighting.
I actually had a very emotional week thinking about stuff. About everything. Having a fight week. It actually made me cry when I realized ... I was fighting a guy that ... I remember fighting Max Holloway on TV.
I'm not at the stage where I can actually be choosing, calling out opponents, I'm an employee. I want to fight man I want to fight.
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