WEC fighter Takeya Mizugaki recently spoke to MMAJunkie.com about tonight’s fight against Urijah Faber at WEC 52. Here are the highlights of what he said about:
How Big This Fight Is For Him: “This fight is as big as the fight when I fought Miguel Torres for the WEC title. I feel like I’m challenging Urijah because he is a star of the WEC. This is almost to be like the same value as a title fight.”
Faber’s Popularity: I think the popularity of Urijah Faber overseas, which means outside North America, is almost at the same level as the UFC’s top fighters. In terms of Japan, I believe MMA fans all know who Urijah Faber is. For me to win this fight means my value will go up in America, as well as in Japan and everywhere in the world.”
Faber Cutting To 135: “Of course by cutting down to 135, I expect Urijah’s strength to be a little less than it was at 145. More than anything, by cutting to 135, I think he’s going to have a little problem with his stamina. Of course, we don’t know what’s going to happen. We’ll see, but that’s what I’m hoping to see.”
His Goals: “My goal is one thing. Since we’re going to the UFC next year, to become a UFC champion. I don’t think about anything else but to try and get that title.”
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