‘I was super excited to go into enemy territory’: Devin Clark on UFC Combat Evening’s final second venue change

The UFC Combat Evening on Sunday will see Devin Clark sq. off in opposition to Jung Da Un with each the MMA fighters hoping to make a return to the profitable column. Clark endured a tricky knockout defeat in his earlier battle in opposition to Russian Azamat Murzakanov in August final 12 months. Jung additionally heads into the battle following a defeat in opposition to Dustin Jacoby, which was his first in his brief UFC profession.

The occasion was initially scheduled to be held in Seoul, South Korea however after a final second change in plans, it’s now being held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. In an unique interview with Hindustan Instances Digital, organized by Sony Sports activities, the official broadcaster of UFC in India, Devin Clarke talked about his ambitions for 2023, his upcoming battle in opposition to Jung Da Un, and the final second venue change from Seoul to Vegas. Listed here are the excerpts…

Q) Your battle in opposition to Jung Da Un is your first in 2023, and you’ll look to begin the 12 months on a constructive observe. However are you able to inform us if in case you have any particular targets set for the 12 months?

Yeah, win this battle after which win at the very least yet another. Uh, you already know, if I battle twice this 12 months and it is two victories, I am pleased. Two dominant victories as a result of I am seeking to transfer up within the division, so I would like two, two actually good battle camps and two actually good wins.

Q) Jung Da Un will not be as skilled as you, however he has an exceptional win document. So, what are your ideas in your opponent?

I can not underestimate a man like that. I’ve fought loads of guys like him up and coming and I’ve gotten beat by up and coming guys like him. So he is an opponent that I’ve to take very critical.

And on the similar time, I am very critical about profitable this battle as effectively and doing no matter it takes to win this battle.

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Q) The match was initially alleged to be held in South Korea but it surely was shifted to Las Vegas, so Jung undoubtedly will miss out on the house help that he was anticipating. Does this deliver steadiness to the competition?

Um, perhaps, perhaps not. As a result of I used to be tremendous excited to enter enemy territory too, in his yard, at his house, and battle him as a result of that is an thrilling factor too. And I can not say that every one the followers could be in opposition to me, however you already know he is the native man. So it provides to that stress and that pleasure of going on the market and figuring out that it is gonna be a tricky battle.

Q) Whereas many have predicted Jung because the favorite heading into the battle, we all know you might be effectively outfitted to show them incorrect. So what are your ideas on it, and may you additionally inform us what are the areas you’re feeling that you’re stronger than your opponent?

Being an underdog has by no means actually bothered me. Most of my fights, I am an underdog. Simply due to a few of my previous experiences within the cage the place, you already know, one thing may occur, may get a little bit harm and the battle does not end up the way in which I need it. So there is no downside there. Folks can say what they need. I do know what I can do. I’ve confidence in my skills. I do know I am a very good wrestler. I do know I can throw, I do know I can strike actually good. And I’ve the expertise on him. I have been within the UFC virtually seven years now and I’ve, I’ve gained loads of data on this sport. So these are a number of the areas the place I do know I can beat him.