LAS VEGAS – Kyler Phillips has had his eye on Rob Font previous to drawing him at UFC Battle Evening 245.
Phillips (12-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) meets Font (20-8 MMA, 10-7 UFC) in Saturday’s co-main occasion (ESPN+) on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Phillips, who’s coming off a win over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 299 in March, would have most popular a faster turnaround, however likes his matchup in opposition to perennial contender Font.
“I did initially, however we acquired a superb opponent. We acquired one of many names we wished,” Phillips instructed MMA Junkie and different reporters at a UFC Battle Evening 245 pre-fight information convention Wednesday. “So it’s an honor to have the ability to do this and step into the octagon with such a adorned fighter.”
Phillips has received seven of his previous eight, and is predicted to proceed his ascent up the bantamweight ladder if he can get previous the higher-ranked Font.
“I see myself matching up very effectively in opposition to anyone within the division, simply due to my elusiveness and in a position to adapt on the fly at any given second, however nonetheless have that foundation of a powerful fighter,” Phillips mentioned.
You possibly can watch Phillips’ full pre-fight interview within the video above.
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