""The idea came from, I had to have a surgery after my last fight after Vitor Petrino. Had my surgery, I was on the shelf a little bit, and just kind of knowing how I operate and knowing how my life is, I've got to always be working towards something.""
""It's all about discipline, right, it's all about staying at it. I think being a former professional football player has kind of helped me through that, because I know what discipline is all about, and the hard work. Honestly man, it's been a pretty easy transition.""
""When I have my mind set to something, that's just the way it's going to be. I think the biggest part was getting the UFC's approval with it, and kind of bringing their team on and making sure my body could handle it.""
Austen Lane is making his debut in the light heavyweight division at UFC London after previously competing as a heavyweight. Standing at six foot six, he faced challenges following surgery after his last fight. Determined to stay active, he pursued a weight drop to 205lbs, consulting with a dietician and the UFC Performance Institute. Despite initial concerns about the toll of the weight cut, Lane found the transition manageable, attributing his success to discipline learned from his football career and securing UFC approval for the change.
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