ABU DHABI – Mike Breeden beat Anshul Jubli with a third-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 294 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Take a look inside the fight with Breeden, who was down two rounds on all three judges’ scorecards when he rallied for the win.
Mike Breeden vs. Anshul Jubli
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Result: Mike Breeden def. Anshul Jubli via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 3:00
Updated records: Breeden (11-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC), Jubli (7-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Key stats: Breeden was down two rounds on all three judges’ scorecards when he rallied for the win, which was his first in the UFC.
Breeden on the fight's key moment
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“That’s just me. If you go watch my local fights, I’m a little bit of a slow starter. I’ve got to get my reads. I figure out their timing, what their main combinations are, and then I just start building. And usually by the end of two (rounds), they know they’re in for it.
“The minute I started talking to him and pointing at him and pointing my finger down (and barking), that’s the sh*t I live for, man. Sorry about the words, but I’m here to entertain. That’s why I belong in the UFC, so I hope I get a (new contract). I had a rocky start, but look at the guys that I fought. I’m about that life, so keep me. Let’s get a re-sign.”
Breeden on his weight miss
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“(The weight miss was because of) the travel over here, and I got a staph infection. So I was on antibiotics, and it was rough. Those last few pounds, I was still taking my antibiotics to try to get rid of my staph infection. So I apologize – no excuses for missing weight. There’s no excuse. I just did the best I could and controlled what I could control.”
Breeden on what he wants next
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“I would like to get back in there ASAP and get a (new contract) – December, January. I like to be active. I want to be that guy they can depend on and jump on last-minute cards and fight big names or newcomers. It doesn’t matter – I’ll fight anybody. I just love to fight.”
To hear more from Breeden, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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