LAS VEGAS – Fighter and college trainer Cody Gibson continues to develop in confidence as a fighter, and his newest efficiency within the octagon proved the significance of being a pupil.
Within the last prelim bout at UFC on ESPN 60, Gibson (20-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC) trapped Brian Kelleher (24-16 MMA, 8-9 UFC) in an arm triangle, a submission he admittedly used to “suck” at executing.
Gibson firmly believes within the old-school technique of merely getting within the health club and sparring to arrange for fights, and that’s what he did at XTreme Couture.
“One of many two-week instances I used to be right here, I bought 24 rounds,” Gibson instructed MMA Junkie and different fighters at a post-fight information convention. “That’s quite a lot of sparring, and I felt it. However I believe that was mandatory to realize confidence.”
After choosing up his second UFC victory, Gibson desires to pack up his baggage and head to France for a piece/trip journey to face Taylor Lapilus in September, however he additionally desires to remain for a short time to construct some lasting recollections along with his household.
“He’s been making waves right here within the UFC doing rather well,” Gibson mentioned. “… E book me for that in September. Then ebook me my flight residence for like a month later and I’ll take my spouse and my youngsters and we’ll backpack by Europe.”
Try Gibson’s full post-fight interview within the video above.
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