"Just the mentality Cub put me into, to get into that 'mean' mentality. He told me before my fight, 'You gotta be mean for 15 minutes. No more nice Rafa. You're nice in training, but you gotta be mean right here. You gotta go in there and be a badass... I might not talk a lot. Cub always told me, 'Don't try to be someone that you're not.' When I go in there, I'm gonna sell myself by giving that show, that fight, that war that you want to see."
"Swanson urged Garcia to get 'mean' before heading into the final round against Hernandez. Garcia revealed that the UFC veteran has been instilling the 'mean mentality' in him for a while. While Garcia is naturally a 'nice' person, he credits Swanson for teaching him to be 'mean' inside the Octagon."
Rafa Garcia defeated Alexander Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 274, earning a unanimous decision victory. Coach Cub Swanson, who has been mentoring Garcia, encouraged him to adopt a 'mean mentality' for the fight. Garcia, known for his nice demeanor, acknowledged Swanson's influence in teaching him to be aggressive in the Octagon. He emphasized the importance of authenticity, stating he prefers to showcase his skills through performance rather than trash talk. Swanson, a seasoned fighter, recently retired after a successful career in the UFC.
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