"I just needed to focus on my personal life. Internally, I needed to get this fire back. I wasn't feeling the same way about MMA, about why I was doing it and all that. Right now I think I found it back- the reason is to inspire people, tell my story to people and prove to everyone that resilience and willpower and self-knowledge, that's the key for you to be successful in your life."
"I can show people resilience, good stories and keep the young generation, the MMA is developing a lot and I just feel right now I have a lot to give for the for the community, for the young athletes, for the fans and to everyone. I got this fire back."
"I was kind of disconnected from my cause and because the team got so big so fast and things were going on that I became like a big influence on the team. I reunited with my coaches, I told them that I need masters, that I need people that will tell me what to do. It doesn't matter who I am, if I'm a big influence on the team or not - doesn't matter. I'm still a soldier and I need to be a soldier for them."
Caio Borralho suffered his first UFC loss in September at UFC Paris after maintaining an 8-0 record. Rather than viewing the defeat negatively, Borralho recognized it as a learning opportunity that prompted significant personal reflection. He realized he had lost his internal fire and motivation for MMA, leading him to refocus on his purpose: inspiring people through his story and demonstrating resilience. Additionally, Borralho recognized that his rising popularity had created an imbalance within his team, where he became an influential figure rather than remaining a student. He reconnected with his coaches and committed to being a soldier for them, emphasizing the importance of having masters who guide him regardless of his status.
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