UFC 231’s Kyle Bochniak Talks Training at Tristar Gym Ahead of Hakeem Dawodu Matchup • MMA News

UFC 231’s Kyle Bochniak Talks Training at Tristar Gym Ahead of Hakeem Dawodu Matchup • MMA News

It’s uncommon to lose a battle and acquire notoriety however that’s what occurred to UFC featherweight Kyle Bochniak at UFC 223.

Regardless of shedding to Zabit Magomedsharipov by unanimous determination in April, Bochniak’s coronary heart and dedication in that slugfest earned him the respect of his opponent and MMA followers in every single place. It’s that perseverance which he believes will lead him to victory this Saturday when he faces Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 231.

 “He’s a super athletic, explosive strong kid. But I am too. I have more experience. I think I’m a better-rounded fighter.” Bochniak informed MMA News. “For one thing I’m definitely battle tested. I came into the UFC very green, had some tunnel vision with some game plans. I’ve been in some wars. Every single fight I’ve been the distance so cardio isn’t a problem. I know I can finish fights, I’ve just had a couple of tough matchups. But its battle tested me. I’ve fixed those holes. I know the holes in my game, I’ve been exposed a couple of times. I went back to the drawing board and fixed those holes. I have heart and my mind is strong and I can go the distance. I found my style and you’re going to see it in this fight. I’m really excited about this performance.”

Bochniak (Eight-Three) has but to seek out consistency in his UFC profession, alternating between wins and losses in his final 5 fights. Trying to break the cycle, “Crash” skilled at Tristar Gym forward of this matchup due to the assistance of former UFC middleweight and fellow CES MMA alumni Eric Spicely.

“I felt like I wanted to go all in and get some different looks with high level guys. I knew Eric Spicely who’s up there, it was a good fit and I liked it a lot. I’ll be back. I got to train with everybody, the crew of Eric Spicely, Mandel Nallo, Arnold Allen, Mirsad Bektic, Louie Sanoudakis. So many good guys up there from all over the world. Everybody has fights, everyone’s in good shape. It was just a good look, atmosphere and good way to test myself. I got in some high level sparring so it was good. The schedule is one of the best things. You have striking in the morning or grappling at night. Nobody is showing up late, everyone is showing up to work. It’s a short but high intense class. There is no playing around. I spent about a quarter of my camp up there.”

Dawodu (Eight-1-1) is coming off his first UFC victory again in July as he defeated Austin Arnett by unanimous determination at UFC on FOX 30. The 27-year-old Champions Creed product can be on the lookout for back-to-back wins for the primary time since Mar. 2017 in his second straight battle in Canada.

UFC 231 takes place Saturday (Dec. Eight) at Scotiabank Area in Toronto, Ontario. The primary occasion options featherweight champion Max Holloway defending his title in opposition to undefeated Brian Ortega.

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