I reckon you have to put a presence in front of your opponent - a bit of confidence and attitude - and then you can change what their next move may be.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
You have to respect your opponent.
Sometimes an opponent stops breathing, and you realise something drastic has happened and they are trying not to let on. Or they go quiet, or they get fidgety. After a while you pick these things up and become more alert to them.
I have no problem with battling for a position. I have no problem trying to beat somebody out. It's a sport, competition, so I'm used to it.
Don't underestimate your opponent, but don't overestimate them, either.
If there is noise against you, then you try to make it seem it is for you. You just have to try to focus on your own game and try and win the match whatever way you can.
You have to make lots of birdies and give your opponent no chance.
I just smile. And they - my opponents don't like it when I smile at them. They think I'm playing or something. But - like I smile throughout the whole fight. Sometimes I'll be throwing combinations and I just smile and stick my tongue out at them.
This is a physical game, and that's how you have to play. When you do that, the defense eventually gets tired of tackling you.
I try to come in with a focus to stop my man and win the game. I'm always trying to be ready to catch them off their strides by being physical enough without getting fouls.
Pay respect to your opponent.