Kyle Nelson is predicting an explosive battle and emotional conclusion to his battle with Matt Frevola at UFC Vancouver. This was expressed in a latest interview MMA Canada. Nelson mentioned in a web-based put up a number of months in the past that the Canadian went undefeated the final time the UFC got here to Vancouver, and that he hopes to proceed that development within the Oct. 18 battle.
There are fairly just a few Canadian fighters on the cardboard, with names like Jasmine Jasdavicius, Ayman Zahavi, Charles Jourdan, and Mike Malott showing. “We’re excited in regards to the rising variety of Canadian fighters powering the upcoming British Columbia-based UFC Battle Night time program,” Nelson mentioned.
“I used to coach with Ayeman (Zahavi) at TriStar. Clearly, as you mentioned, I educated with Mike (Marotte), I do not know for 10 years or so. As he did, he got here up with my head coach after which spent lots of time at Alpha Male. So we solely met with him sometimes, however now he is again right here full time.”
“I have been coaching just a little bit with Jazz (Jasdavicius) at Niagara High Crew as effectively, and Kyle Prepolek is popping out as effectively. So we’re in a position to get a superb group of Canadian UFC fighters who’re preventing on this similar card and all prepare collectively. So I feel everybody might be wanting loads sharper heading into this battle.”
UFC Vancouver hosts Nelson vs. Frevola barnburner match
Nelson’s opponent right here, Matt Frevola, has had some large fights up to now and is trying to bounce again from setbacks towards Benoit St. Denis and Fares Giam. Frevola additionally has wins over the likes of Drew Dober, Luis Peña, and Jalin Turner, and in addition fought Arman Tsarukian in “Steamrolla.”
Commenting on Matt Frevola’s resume and ability set for the job, Nelson mentioned:
“Yeah, I imply, he is had lots of nice fights, and clearly we have seen lots of completely different outcomes for him. So I feel this might be one among my first fights. I imply, I fought at light-weight in London.”
“However I feel this might be my actual introduction to light-weight, and somebody like Matt Frevola, who has fought a few of the greatest within the division, I feel will probably be an ideal check for me. I feel I can show myself and are available with just a little extra energy than I did at 145.”
“And as we have seen, Frevola, he is been overwhelmed and brought down earlier than. So I feel we’ll most likely see that once more.”
The 34-year-old enters the light-weight scene towards former opponent Arman Tsarukyan, who was presupposed to battle for the UFC light-weight title in January. Nelson quipped that if he will get the perfect end result, this battle might have a optimistic influence on his trajectory on this new weight class.
“Yeah, positively. I imply, I’ve seen Matt Frevola’s model, and I feel I match his model effectively. Nevertheless it’s positively going to be an thrilling battle.”
