” I respect Khama, hes got power in his hands,” Pena stated. “Hes an excellent technical striker. Hes going to be tough to put away. Hes a tough guy, but at the very same time, I believe in my skills. So I simply believe it makes for a great match. People ask me and I go back to the Andre Fili, Charles Jourdain fight from a couple of weeks earlier, I really believe we can put on a comparable efficiency.”
UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker happens tonight, June 27, at the UFC APEX center in Las Vegas.
” The reason I support Robert Drysdale, and the way he handled that entire situation, is because if Im ever because scenario, I want my coach to attempt to inspire me to return out there,” Pena informed reporters during the UFC on ESPN 12 virtual media day (h/t Danny Segura of MMA Junkie). “I suggest, thats never been something Ive required. Ive never needed my coaches to encourage me to return out there. Its never ever been a thought to me in between rounds to not go back out there and combat as difficult as I can.”
The hot topic of the month is Robert Drysdales cornering of Max Rohskopf at UFC on ESPN 11, where Rohskopf gave up on his stool in between the second and 3rd rounds. The battle was only stopped after Rohskopf sought advice from a UFC official, nevertheless, due to the fact that Drysdale refused to toss in the towel.
Mentioning tonights lightweight bout with Khama Worthy at UFC on ESPN 12, Pena said he anticipates a hard fight versus The Deathstar.
Drysdale has actually faced criticism for his cornering but Pena thinks the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ace made the right call and would expect his coaches to do the very same if he ever found himself in Rohskopfs position.
” The factor I support Robert Drysdale, and the method he managed that whole circumstance, is because if Im ever in that circumstance, I want my coach to attempt to encourage me to get back out there,” Pena told reporters throughout the UFC on ESPN 12 virtual media day (h/t Danny Segura of MMA Junkie).” I respect Khama, hes got power in his hands,” Pena stated. Individuals ask me and I go back to the Andre Fili, Charles Jourdain battle from a couple of weeks earlier, I actually believe we can put on a comparable efficiency.”
UFC lightweight Luis Pena doesnt understand what all the hassle is about.
