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Cesar Almeida’s Mind for Minutiae

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While time may be of the essence for Cesar Almeida, the 36-year-old Brazilian kickboxer understands he cannot rush to find success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight division. Narrowminded focus trumps all in a sport where results are often determined by the details.

“The next fight is always the most important, the fight of my life,” he told Sherdog.com. “That’s how I look at it. To feel a little stress is normal.