I go to quite a few tournaments. Fargo is definitely the biggest thing I do in the summer.
I've been watching tape on (Pugh) all year. I knew he would be my toughest competition.
It was a little payback for his brother beating me for third and fourth (last year).
The thing with Pugh is you're always in the match. Every time he lets you up you get a point, a takedown is only worth two, so he's only getting one point every time. I knew to not get frustrated if I got down in points.
(Pugh) changed things up a little bit. He didn't take as many shots as I would have hoped. He wrestled me on the mat. I didn't think he could ride.
It's good motivation to work harder in the practice room. My conditioning needs a little work.
I like those quick pins. I feel pretty good out there. I got way too nervous last year and the year before.
I know (Blazek) is a little bit better than that, but I was expecting to pin him. Going in there, I could see his eyes were a little watery, he was a little nervous, a little scared.