Dustin Jacoby believes he must be combating on large playing cards and occasions in entrance of followers solely.
Jacoby is coming off a highlight-reel KO win over Vitor Petrino in December. He’ll return to the Octagon in opposition to Bruno Lopes at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday, which he’s irritated by.
“I really feel the identical means, man,” Jacoby stated to BJPENN.com. “I’m a little bit bummed, I’m 37-years-old and on the finish of my profession within the large image. I don’t wish to waste my time on the Apex, I really feel like I paid my dues there. Coming off an enormous knockout, a Efficiency of the Night time bonus in entrance of 20,000 followers and all of the followers worldwide, and I get rewarded with a battle on the Apex. I’m not too comfortable about it, however on the identical time, I really feel just like the UFC treats me effectively and takes care of me. It’s what it’s.”
Not solely is Dustin Jacoby pissed off by combating on the Apex, however he’s additionally stunned by the opponent. Jacoby is taking up Bruno Lopes, who’s simply 1-0n within the UFC, as he thought he’d get a bigger-named opponent.
“I used to be a little bit stunned, and for the longest time, we couldn’t say sure or no. I by no means say no to a battle, however my coach needed to see movie first, and we couldn’t discover movie on him,” Jacoby stated. “We lastly bought some movie and discovered who he was. We had been stunned by the matchup, however he’s 14-1 and he’s completed. He’s 1-0 within the UFC, and he’s coming to take my spot, and it’s my job to point out there are ranges to this.”
Dustin Jacoby eyes a KO win over Bruno Lopes
Though Dustin Jacoby isn’t thrilled to be on the Apex or combating a big-name opponent, he is aware of Bruno Lopes is harmful. Nevertheless, Jacoby is assured in his expertise that he’ll have the ability to KO Lopes at UFC Vegas 107 and have one other statement-making win.
“We’re at 205 kilos, and heavier than on battle evening, guys can get knocked out with any punch. I’ve to be on my P’s and Q’s, and I’m an influence puncher, and I put individuals out,” Jacoby stated. “That’s what I’m trying to do that battle, go get this large victory. This can be a large one for me, that is my third battle on my four-fight contract, so this can provide me some negotiating energy.”
If Jacoby will get his hand raised at UFC Vegas 107, he says his objective then turns to golf. He desires to get into two superstar tournaments earlier than returning to the Octagon later this yr.
“There may be the American Century Championship, which is a giant superstar golf event that I actually wish to get into. And, I simply noticed Barstool and Bob Does Sports activities dropped the Web Invitational. I’m fairly positive I’m going to get an invitation for. And I actually hope I do. I wish to get this knockout, get a giant win, get on the mic and name for some golf. Name to be in these tournaments. After which I want to battle later this yr,” Jacoby concluded.
