UFC 286 hits the UK’s capital this Saturday as the O2 Arena host’s the welterweight title fight trilogy between Birmingham’s Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman.
Among the star-studded line-up and set to make his official debut with the promotion at UFC 286 is Sam Patterson. Patterson earned his place on the UFC roster with a second-round rear-naked-choke over Vinicius Cenci on Dana White’s Contender Series in September of last year.
Patterson enters his UFC 286 clash with Yanal Ashmoz, boasting a nine-fight winning streak and has a knack for finishing fights and finishing them early. Ahead of the biggest fight of his career thus far, we had the pleasure of talking with Sam Patterson leading into UFC 286, firing him a handful of quick-fire questions.
Read the exclusive below.
UFC 286: Sam Patterson Quick-fire
Who has hit you the hardest in your career memory?
Jordon Miller, while I had him in a triangle.
If you could reach the top in any other sport, expect fighting. Which sport would you do?
Basketball.
What would you do differently if given a chance to start your career from scratch?
Nothing.
Money or legacy?
Legacy.
Favourite Food?
What is your favourite dish/food?
Too many to have a favourite.. Cake (I’m not picky).
What would you change if you had the power to change one rule in MMA?
No judges, the first to give up loses.
What are some of your favourite hobbies outside of fighting?
Eating.
What is the most challenging thing about being in fight camp?
Giving up the cake.
If you could make a five-a-side fight team? Which fighters would you make that team up of?
Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane, Khabib & Me.
Knockout or submission?
Knockout.
Who has been the biggest inspiration/influence in your career?
Yet to discover the answer to this question.
The Most Important Victory
Which victory has meant the most to you in your career so far?
Has to be the last one to secure my UFC contract.
Where is one place you’d love to fight that you’ve not?
Brazil.
Everyone loves to know a fighter’s favourite fighter. Who is yours?
Tyson Fury.
Are you for or against open scoring?
Not bothered. Find the finish..
Who would be your dream fight in the sport? Past or present?
Don’t have one.
If you had one opportunity to convince someone who’s never watched the sport before to become a fan, what fight are you showing them?
Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson 1.
Which fighters do you like watching as a fan?
I love watching all fights to be honest but a few names off the top of my head. Cory Sandhagen, Leon Edwards, Sean O’Malley, Gervonta Davis.
What is your most hated/dreaded training drill/workout?
Fight circuits run by my coach.
Who has given you your toughest fight of memory?
Toughest mentally, Ylies Dijroun. Great chess match.
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