UFC 328’s Jose Ochoa: I’ll be first to KO Clayton Carpenter
Jose Ochoa believes all the pieces is lining up for an enormous night time for him at UFC 328.
Ochoa (8-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC), a flyweight prospect, takes on Clayton Carpenter (8-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) within the opening bout of UFC 328 (Paramount+), which takes place Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ It’s an enormous bout for the Peruvian, as he tries to bounce again from loss to prime contender Asu Almabayev final July. Ochoa could be very pleased to be getting this matchup with Carpenter, and sees it as an ideal alternative to showcase his improved defensive wrestling – one thing that price him the victory when he fought Almabayev.
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“After my last showing against Asu, I’ve been working a ton on my grappling game,” Ochoa advised Hablemos MMA in Spanish. “I think this rival, Clayton, is precisely what the doctor ordered. I’ve been working a lot on my deficiencies as well as my strengths, and on Saturday I will show what I’ve been working on at Chute Box. I expect a great performance.”
Not solely does Ochoa see himself successful, however he additionally believes he is bought what it takes to be the first to cease Carpenter with strikes. Ochoa’s eight wins have all come by stoppage, with seven by KO or TKO.
“I have the power to stop him,” Ochoa mentioned. “I believe I have the punching power, specifically the left hand, and I think that it will ring his bell on Saturday.”
Ochoa hasn’t had a straightforward street in contrast to most UFC newcomers of their early 20’s. He fought and defeated veteran Cody Durden, and misplaced choices to Lone’er Kavanagh and Almabayev, who’re thought of present contenders.
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“Once you’re in the UFC, you’re only fighting high-level fighters, so you can’t expect to have easy fights or fighters with little will or strength,” Ochoa mentioned. “I’ve had it tough, yeah, but I’m also showing I have the level to compete. This upcoming fight is a good fight for me, and I think it’s going to push me to be fighting for bigger opportunities in my UFC career.”
This article initially appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 328’s Ochoa: ‘I have the power’ to be first to KO Carpenter