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Maia: I hope to submit Fitch in the first minute
“My dream is to take the fight down in the first minute and submit Fitch, Maia said. That’s my dream…
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“My dream is to take the fight down in the first minute and submit Fitch, Maia said. That’s my dream and I hope it comes true.”
If that happens, which would be unexpected even in light of his immense grappling ability, Maia would solidify his status as a top-five welterweight, and would appear a win (or two at the most) away from locking up a shot at the welterweight belt.
“The last time I didn’t realize how hard it was to get there, and how big it was,” Maia said. “If I get another chance [at fighting for a UFC belt], I understand what it means to be there.
“First, I need to win this fight.”
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