Jonathan Martinez wasn’t positive who he can be combating subsequent.
Martinez picked up the most important win of his profession final trip as he scored a stoppage victory over Cub Swanson. It was a giant win for Martinez who’s now set to return at UFC Las Vegas towards the 14th-ranked bantamweight in Mentioned Nurmagomedov.
“I didn’t know who it was going to be, however I knew it might be a ranked opponent,” Martinez mentioned on Simply Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “I simply didn’t know which ranked fighter it was… I’m excited to show that I must be ranked.”
As soon as the battle was made, Martinez received aware of Nurmagomedov’s recreation and though the Russian does wish to strike, Martinez gained’t be shocked if Nurmagomedov tries and wrestle him. However, if that’s the case, the Manufacturing facility X product is assured he can maintain it standing and can be very ready for the spinning assaults.
“Sure and no. I really feel like he’s going to try to go to the bottom, too,” Martinez defined. “It doesn’t actually matter, we’re making ready for it. I’ve Youssef Zalal and Chris Gutierrez to assist me put together (for Nurmagomedov’s spinning assaults). They’re just like him, so it performs effectively.”
Ought to Jonathan Martinez be capable to maintain it standing, he’s assured he may have success on the toes and hopes he can discover the stoppage.
“I don’t like saying a lot, simply tune in and watch on March 11,” Martinez mentioned. “I do know he trains exhausting, I practice exhausting so let the higher man win… Hopefully not the judges, I’ll strive my greatest. I’ve skilled actually exhausting to indicate my abilities.”
If Martinez does end Nurmagomedov, he is aware of it might be a large win and put him within the bantamweight ranks which has been a purpose of his.
“Oh man, that’s thrilling. I simply wished to be ranked and maintain climbing up from there,” Martinez concluded.
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