“It’s a different type of fight – a lot more risk, but a lot more satisfying if you win. So you know, just the stakes are way higher, and I’m f****** pumped up to go.”
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Pinas needed just 106 seconds to blast his way into the UFC, and he arrives on the big stage with an 8-1 record, with seven knockouts and one submission to his name.
Pinas’ formidable striking is an unavoidable issue for Schultz on Saturday night and, while some may try to stay on the outside to avoid punishment, Schultz said he plans to take a much more hard-nosed approach.
When asked how to slow down a man with six first-round finishes to his name, Schultz said simply, “Attaching myself to him.”
“He’s a big, f****** scary mother****** that comes at you, throwing bombs. You want to back up, but I think wading into the fire is gonna be the quickest way out of it.
“I don’t have to take him down right away, but I gotta make contact, and I gotta stand my ground. I can’t be backing up into his pressure. The cage is only so big, and he’s gonna find me at some point, so I’d better find him first.”
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