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I would like to share UFC welterweight fighter Alan Jouban's post fight interview after his big win over Mike Perry Saturday night. Jouban, a brilliant example of a true martial-artist in and outside of the cage, gave a classy assessment of his successful performance, but what really struck me in particular were his words regarding Perry's antics outside of the cage, and his motivations for competing.
He said his son asked him after the weigh-ins "Dad why'd you try to kick that guy?" Jouban explained to his son, "Daddy doesn't tolerate bullies."
He went on to say his coach reminded him of that going in. "I just didn't want to let my son down. I wanted to show him what I tell him, I believe in it. (It wasn't) a personal vendetta against Mike, but moreso I wanted to show my family, my loved ones I stand for what I believe in."
I'm going to be looking out for his next fight for sure. UFC! He deserves a greater challenge. This is a guy I'm a fan of, and I can't wait for his next fight.
He said his son asked him after the weigh-ins "Dad why'd you try to kick that guy?" Jouban explained to his son, "Daddy doesn't tolerate bullies."
He went on to say his coach reminded him of that going in. "I just didn't want to let my son down. I wanted to show him what I tell him, I believe in it. (It wasn't) a personal vendetta against Mike, but moreso I wanted to show my family, my loved ones I stand for what I believe in."
I'm going to be looking out for his next fight for sure. UFC! He deserves a greater challenge. This is a guy I'm a fan of, and I can't wait for his next fight.