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Reza Madadi Isn’t Committing to Retirement

May 27, 2017 | Posted by Larry Csonka

– Reza Madadi recently spoke with mmajunkie.com, and is backtracking on previous comments, where he made it sound as if he would retire after tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 109 event. Here is what he had to say…

On Taking The UFC Fight Night 109 Fight: “The only problem was with my weight. Directly when I got the call, I just cut the food, did my stuff, and now hopefully I’m in good shape and good weight.”

On His Future: “Last time I was here and fought (in April 2013), after that fight my life totally changed – it was a big cause in my life,” said Madadi, who was later convicted of burglary. “Always when I look back, one of the bigger things I regret is I didn’t enjoy that moment in time. Now I’m here again, new opportunity. I’m back again. Believe me I’m going to enjoy every second. How nervous I am, how bad is it, cut the weight – I just try to enjoy. (I want) war, man,” Madadi said. “I am always down, and I’m going to do it again. Name one single fight I didn’t put on a show, where I took one step back. I’m going to do like I always do.”