"I lost so fast in my eyes, it just was a blur. I remember everything but it was just a blur of a moment that you prepared for for months. Everything happened so fast that, like I jogged out of the cage, got to the back, talking to the doctor, he's like 'oh you've got reflexes of a cat.' Like 'I know man, I just got caught with a punch.'"
"UFC was a different animal before, guys really had to get put out. Now, refs sometimes try to save athletes I feel like. These guys do a great job, I believe, but sometimes, us, because of everything that's going in it and these opportunities are so slim, I'd rather go out. For me, knowing that I was still there and I got caught with a punch, and it didn't look good but it's a fight."
"a tough opponent. It's the same fight [as Pereira]. Very explosive in the first round, can finish the fight at any moment if he gets your back. Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. I'm very familiar with him, because Henry Cejudo was the"
Charles Johnson enters UFC Vegas 114 on the main card against Bruno Gustavo da Silva following a rapid knockout loss to Alex Pereira. Despite the setback, Johnson's profile has elevated significantly due to notable wins over UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van and recent UFC Mexico City victor Lone'er Kavanagh. Johnson reflected on his loss to Pereira, describing it as a blur where he was caught with a punch despite maintaining awareness. He also commented on modern UFC refereeing, suggesting stoppages occur quicker now as referees prioritize athlete safety. Silva presents a formidable challenge as an explosive Brazilian veteran with jiu-jitsu expertise and finishing ability.
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