Craig discusses Ankalaev ticket
“The following years, we are saying I’m 37. I consider I’ve a queue-jump go simply ready in my again pocket, and I’m simply going to place use to it after a couple of victories on the mild heavyweight division,” Craig stated at UFC Struggle Evening 258 media day on Wednesday. “I left the sunshine heavyweight division as No. 9-ranked opponent and went to middleweight. Granted, that didn’t work out for me.
“I’m anticipating a few wins, get again within the prime 10, and use that queue skip with that victory over Ankalaev, and get myself proper in that title rivalry. Perfect scenario for me can be that, however we all know that this sport has its ups and downs, however in the end that’s what I’m in search of – the flexibility to be a world champion. Finish of the steps, everybody desires to have a gold belt round their waist.”
“It’s what the UFC decides for me. I’ve had fights I’ve requested for, and it’s not turned out that approach or not getting them, or it’s possibly as much as the UFC what they need to do with me,” Craig stated. “Do they need a 37-year-old champion? Most likely not. However what’s extra necessary is that they need an thrilling champion, and that’s what I’m going to do.
“We’ve seen Anlkalaev get the belt, and we’re going to see him combating in opposition to Pereira in a couple of weeks, and I consider it’s doubtlessly going to go the identical approach. As soon as that man has been on the prime too lengthy, they’re simply going to speak with the ‘Bear Jew’ and ask him, ‘Are you able to come and save the day?’ And I’ll be like, ‘You already know what? I’ll come and save the day.’”
Quotes through MMA Junkie
