He will be fighting Elias Theodorou in what is sure to be quite the fight.
Brunson is coming into the fight on the back of 2 losses against Israel Adesanya and Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza, but he will be looking to turn his fortune around with a win against Theodorou.
I was able to catch up to Derek Brunson before his next UFC fight and pose a few questions before him.
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Q. What’s your preparation like heading into this fight against Elias Theodorou?
DB: I switched it up from training at home to training at Hard Knocks 365 in Florida. It’s a lot of tough guys all trying to get to the next level. So it’s a push every single day.
Q. The Middleweight scene has seen a lot of upheavals recently. Do you feel like a fight against either Gastelum or Adesanya could happen for you again after this one?
DB: I’ve fought everybody. it’s just a matter of fighting whoever is in front of me. I just want to keep that momentum going.
Q. With two losses on your record, how important is this fight for you?
DB: It’s very important to get the momentum back, make a statement and hold my position in the rankings.
Q. Who would be a dream opponent for you in the UFC?
DB: I’ve fought everybody in the rankings. My main focus is showing my skill set. I want to get back in that title hunt.
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