UFC on FX 4 – Chris Camozzi says he finally feels settled with life inside the octagon
UFC middleweight prospect, Chris Camozzi has been giving his thoughts on his UFC on FX 4 showdown with Nick Catone this Friday night in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as well as explaining after five fights with the worlds number one mixed martial arts promotion he finally feels like he belongs.
Speaking via MMAWeekly.com, Camozzi said:
“The fight got me back in the win column, obviously, but it’s just another step for me to becoming more comfortable in the Octagon. That was my fifth fight with them, and I feel like that is the most comfortable I’ve felt in there and that’s going to translate into this fight, as well. I’m doing what I need to do and am able to think more clearly in there without the excitement and adrenaline affecting me.”
On how he plans on approaching his bout with Catone, Camozzi said:
“I’m taller, I’m bigger, and I’m more well-rounded. I think he’s a good wrestler and has good boxing, but I’ve gotten better everywhere. I know my wrestling hasn’t shown as much lately, but I am a good wrestler and I’m hoping it shows in this fight. I know he wants to take me down and hold me down, so I’ve got to make sure that doesn’t happen, use my reach and get the win.”
“I’m hoping to maybe get on the Denver card (UFC 150 on Aug. 11). I’m always going to other guys’ hometowns to fight, so I’d love to have somebody come to Denver to fight me. Hopefully I can put this one away quick and then get on the Denver card and keep rolling from there. I’m not looking past this guy, but if things go perfectly, I’d like to get back in there and fight as soon as possible.”
Camozzi will be looking to make it two in a row inside the octagon after picking up a guillotine submission win over Dustin Jacoby on the UFC on FOX 2 card in Chicago, Illinois. He’s 16-5 overall in his mixed martial arts career. Stay tuned to MMABay for more build-up to this one as we get it.
By Michael Pepper. (Follow me on Twitter)
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