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Apr 23, 2015 7 min

UFC 186 - Interviews: Makdessi, Laprise, Clements

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1- John Makdessi (LW) talks about the difference between kata and full-contact fighting in martial arts; the advantages stemming from performing regularly on a traditional martial arts competition circuit for a MMA fighter... and he reveals his "secret talent" - cooking - and how it's helping with his diet. 2- Chad Laprise (LW) discusses the motivation for a rookie to move up the ranks of his weight division; the importance of fan appreciation in a MMA career; the threat of losing focus of your opponnent when a fighter is determined to put on a good show. 3- Chris Clements (WW) on how his taekwondo background influenced his fighting skills and mental preparation.

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