"When I started taking this fight apart, I realized it's a mis-match because I'm better than him at everything. I love the hype around Alex, people think he's a mythical fighter, but I'm just going to knock him out flat. And when I say that, it's no disrespect to Alex. I like him - he's interesting, brings attention to the sport, and has charisma. But if anyone thinks he's declassifying me, that person is out of their mind. Alex has only one way to beat me - to catch me and knock me out, otherwise he's in for a real beating and knockout."
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Chimaev realizes that Pereira can knock him out