UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Austin Vanderford finds it ironic his Bellator 259 opponent Fabian Edwards feels the same way about him.
Vanderford (10-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) doesn’t think his opponent has previously competed against his caliber of fighter – a sentiment Edwards (9-1 MMA, 5-1 BMMA) had expressed in a reverse way about Vanderford earlier during Wednesday’s pre-fight media availability.
“That’s funny because I feel the same way about him,” Vanderford told MMA Junkie on Wednesday. “He hasn’t ever fought someone like me. Something is going to give. We both have our opinions about ourselves and how we feel and something is going to give. I’m confident in the skillset I bring and the pressure I’m going to bring. I’m either right or I’m wrong.”
Bellator 259 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena. The main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie.
Watch Vanderford’s full pre-fight interview above.
Austin Vanderford finds Fabian Edwards’ prediction ironic: ‘He hasn’t ever fought someone like me’