Adrian Yanez is trying ahead to a fan-friendly bout in opposition to Ricky Simon at UFC Seattle.
Yanez has not fought since December 2024 after his combat with Christian Quinonenz final November was canceled as a consequence of his opponent withdrawing. He had hoped to return sooner, however the UFC instantly supplied Yanez the combat he had been coveting.
“This confirmed up on my desk that weekend, the day Moreno and Kavanaugh fought,” Yanez mentioned on Simply Scraps Radio on BJPENN.com. “I talked it over with the coaches, so I moved on. It was shorter discover than I might have appreciated. I am right here in Dallas and my household is again dwelling, so I did not have the rest to do however practice. So I used to be coaching on a regular basis, even earlier than I acquired the provide.”
Yanez admitted that he was undecided who he would face as he was ready to be supplied a combat. The fan favourite is aware of it is up for grabs, however he is excited to get the possibility to face Simon.
“Getting Ricky is like getting a ranked fighter,” Yanez added. “He is within the prime 10, he is fought guys like Yuliya Faber, Merab, he is fought elite guys. That is what will get you away from bed and to work. You’ve got acquired Ricky Simon in entrance of you. Harmful motherf**** There are two harmful motherfuckers who’re prepared to leap in there and make a transfer. … He is shedding to among the finest gamers within the division. For me, it is thrilling as a result of he is at warfare with high-level gamers.”
Adrian Yanez predicts ‘warfare’ with Ricky Simon
As Adrian Yanez identified, he is aware of Ricky Simon is a tricky opponent and it is going to be a tricky combat. He is aware of Simon is as sturdy as they’re, so he expects their UFC Seattle combat to go the gap.
“I feel he will wrestle, he will shoot,” Yanez mentioned. “I feel it will be a silly determination if he attacked me. … To be sincere, I do know he will get photographs and I’ll attempt to put his lights out, so we’ll combat all three rounds. However I feel I can outdo these rounds. I do know it may be very tough to eradicate Ricky. In my head, I’ll have a three-round warfare.”
If Yanez raises his hand, the aim is to be as aggressive as attainable and hopefully get a ranked opponent subsequent.
“Actually, I hope this brings me nearer to the highest 15. I do not know the place I’m proper now, whether or not I am in the course of the rating, on the finish or near it,” Yanez concluded.
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