He chose to surround himself with positive influences and map out his fight plan

He walked into the octagon believing that even if he lost the fight, he would come out a winner. Skylar was his corner-man who made sure Cooper was mentally and physically prepared before the match. He did not tell his corner that his strategy was to NOT perform the moves they called.
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Jeanne:
I'm not talking to both of them.
(22 November 2016)

Jeanne:
They went out to do their hair and came back 5 hrs later.
(22 November 2016)

Christal:
This is someone I spoke about marrying.
(22 November 2016)

Christal:
I do not understand how one fight can make him change so radically and not care about my struggles.
(22 November 2016)

Christal:
I am thinking about leaving him for this.
(22 November 2016)

Christal:
I do not cook for him anymore, I do not sleep with him anymore, and I am not as kind towards him.
(22 November 2016)

Christal:
I feel resentment, especially when this is someone I've been so close to for so long, live with, and have sex with.
(22 November 2016)

Christal:
Now I'm stuck looking for something else and he knows how much it is affecting me.
(22 November 2016)

Christal:
I had to stop working Uber even though he knew how important it was to me to work.
(22 November 2016)

Christal:
Even though I offered to make several payments for him with the money I'd use to sell the two cars I had that weren't in as good condition.
(22 November 2016)