The UFC Battle Evening on Sunday will see Devin Clark sq. off towards Jung Da Un with each the MMA fighters hoping to make a return to the profitable column. Clark endured a tricky knockout defeat in his earlier combat towards Russian Azamat Murzakanov in August final yr. Jung additionally heads into the combat following a defeat towards Dustin Jacoby, which was his first in his brief UFC profession.
The occasion was initially scheduled to be held in Seoul, South Korea however after a final second change in plans, it’s now being held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. In an unique interview with Hindustan Occasions Digital, organized by Sony Sports activities, the official broadcaster of UFC in India, Devin Clarke talked about his ambitions for 2023, his upcoming combat towards Jung Da Un, and the final second venue change from Seoul to Vegas. Listed below are the excerpts…
Q) Your combat towards Jung Da Un is your first in 2023, and you’d look to begin the yr on a constructive observe. However are you able to inform us when you’ve got any particular targets set for the yr?
Yeah, win this combat after which win a minimum of another. Uh, you recognize, if I combat twice this yr and it is two victories, I am blissful. Two dominant victories as a result of I am seeking to transfer up within the division, so I would like two, two actually good combat camps and two actually good wins.
Q) Jung Da Un might not be as skilled as you, however he has an exceptional win report. So, what are your ideas in your opponent?
I am unable to underestimate a man like that. I’ve fought lots of guys like him up and coming and I’ve gotten beat by up and coming guys like him. So he is an opponent that I’ve to take very critical.
And on the identical time, I am very critical about profitable this combat as nicely and doing no matter it takes to win this combat.
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Q) The match was initially alleged to be held in South Korea but it surely was shifted to Las Vegas, so Jung undoubtedly will miss out on the house help that he was anticipating. Does this carry steadiness to the competition?
Um, perhaps, perhaps not. As a result of I used to be tremendous excited to enter enemy territory too, in his yard, at his residence, and combat him as a result of that is an thrilling factor too. And I am unable to say that every one the followers could be towards me, however you recognize he is the native man. So it provides to that strain and that pleasure of going on the market and realizing that it is gonna be a tricky combat.
Q) Whereas many have predicted Jung because the favorite heading into the combat, we all know you’re nicely geared up to show them flawed. So what are your ideas on it, and might you additionally inform us what are the areas you are feeling that you’re stronger than your opponent?
Being an underdog has by no means actually bothered me. Most of my fights, I am an underdog. Simply due to a few of my previous experiences within the cage the place, you recognize, one thing would possibly occur, would possibly get a bit of harm and the combat would not end up the best way I need it. So there is no drawback there. Folks can say what they need. I do know what I can do. I’ve confidence in my talents. I do know I am a extremely good wrestler. I do know I can throw, I do know I can strike actually good. And I’ve the expertise on him. I have been within the UFC virtually seven years now and I’ve, I’ve gained lots of data on this sport. So these are among the areas the place I do know I can beat him.