“He’s gonna finish me off quick,” Israel Adesanya’s teammate Tyson Pedro can’t help himself with dirty jokes about UFC 293 opponent ‘The Pleasure Man’
Tyson Pedro makes fun of Anton Turkalj's peculiar nickname ahead of facing him at UFC 293. He looks to make a comeback after recent UFC 284 loss.
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Tyson Pedro jokes about opponent Anton Turkalj ahead of UFC 293 faceoff ( Image via Imago )
Tyson Pedro expressed his eagerness to make a comeback in his upcoming showdown at UFC 293. Pedro will fight Anton Turkalj in a light heavyweight bout. His main goal? To rebound from a recent setback at UFC 284, ending his two-fight winning streak.
Pedro opted to train with Israel Adesanya and other elite fighters at the prominent CKB gym in New Zealand. Pedro shared these insights and more during his appearance at UFC 293 media day in Sydney. There, Pedro made fun of his Swedish opponent’s absurd nickname, ‘ The Pleasure Man.’ “…He’s gonna finish me off quick,” Pedro said. Pedro had the reporters laughing with, “…I hope it’s a quick scrap because I like to finish guys off quick as well.”
It is important to note that Tyson Pedro boasts an MMA record of 9-4. However, he is unranked in the UFC’s light heavyweight rankings. Conversely, Anton Turkalj entered this bout on a less favorable note. Turkalj is on a two-match losing streak. In contrast, Tyson Pedro’s last appearance in the octagon was five months ago. Both fighters are eager to etch their names in the memory of fans and the annals of the UFC. Yet, a UFC victory has thus far eluded him.
The impending light heavyweight clash looms as one of the most captivating matchups on the UFC 293 card. Pedro is teetering on the edge of making a substantial impact in the UFC. He intended to solidify his standing as a formidable contender in the light heavyweight division.
Tyson Pedro and Anton Turkalj’s stats before upcoming showdown at UFC 293
Tyson Pedro’s track record in the UFC reveals a pattern of securing victories in the first round. Either he secured knockouts or submission to finish fights. In an exclusive interview, Pedro delved into his fighting style, explaining why he relished the opportunity to finish his opponents swiftly. Pedro’s nine UFC wins have one thing in common: each opponent was dealt with in the opening round itself.
However, Pedro’s loss at UFC 284, where Modestas Bukauskas emerged victorious by decision, subjected him to significant scrutiny. Fans began to question his skills and whether he possessed the endurance to endure the demands of a 15-minute or 25-minute bout. Both Tyson Pedro and Anton Turkalj could get terminated by the UFC if they lose. Tyson Pedro needs his takedown defense and cardio to hold to attain victory.
In an unexpected twist, Turkalj might hold the upper hand in this matchup, given his track record of consistently finishing his opponents. Anton Turkalj boasts a record of 8 wins and two losses. He showcased his prowess with six victories secured through submissions.
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