"I think maybe my hands are faster than his but we'll see. I know my Muay Thay is better so I will want to keep it standing and stay on the inside and deliver short kicks and uppercuts.''

MIKE AINA

"This is obviously a big fight and the opportunity is great. This is why you train all those years -- to be able to fight in the main event on SHOWTIME. It doesn't get bigger than that.

"I really hope they don't think I am a stepping stone because they are in for a big surprise if they do.

"Evangelista has a great record, but there are holes in every fighter's game. I've watched tape on him and he is definitely vulnerable to some things.

"I plan to spoil his homecoming and win one for all my fans in my hometown in Hawaii, who have always been there and supported me. They are with me each and every time I step into the cage.

"This is a long trip for me and I did not come here to lose.''

SARAH KAUFMAN

"My coach describes my style as ‘controlled crazy.' I've never gone the distance but for me, punching is like a submission. But if I get into position, I would definitely try for a submission.

"I love MMA and I love to do this. It is fun and makes me happy.

"I won't be surprised if she tries to take me down because I know she is good at wrestling. But I plan to stay on top, hit her lots and push the pace.

"This is a huge fight, but I am going to just do what I do.

"Being unbeaten always means a little more pressure but I've been in this from the beginning just to see what I can do and how far I can go.''

MIESHA TATE

"I have hobbies like camping, snow skiing and cooking Italian food, but I really can't see myself doing anything but MMA.

"This is a win-win situation for me. She's established and has a name so this is a great opportunity for me to put the first blemish her first on her record. I know I'm the underdog, but no one thought I could beat Elaina Maxwell and I did. So I am going into this fight just like I did that one.

"I've been working on my stand-up since she's known for it. I would be surprised if she tried to take me down, but I'll be ready if she does.

"I've wrestled a long time and had probably over 100 matches. I guess my favorite subs are chokes of any kind. Arm bars are always fun. They come natural to me. So I have to guess getting her on her back is where she wouldn't want to be.

"But in this fight, I know my mental toughness is a major key, along with pushing the pace and putting pressure back on her. She's obviously very heavy-handed and the fact she never stops pushing forward are her strengths.

"But I'm going to engage. I've never really tested my standup so this is as good a time as any. She comes in squared and gets you backing up. My goal is to see how she reacts when I punch back. I am hoping that will work.''

LAVAR JOHNSON

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