Thirty-two fight veteran Jesse Ronson will make the walk at UFC Vegas 61 on October 1st in the UFC Apex, Las Vegas.
The Canadian-born aims to get the first official victory under his belt since returning to the promotion for a second time in 2020. Standing in his way is a Brazilian native (11-3), who is desperate for a victory after dropping his last two.
The fight card is headlined by Mackenzie Dern and Xiaonan Yan, who go toe-to-toe in a Strawweight matchup. Randy Brown and Francisco Trinaldo take the co-headliner and look to continue their positive run of form.
Ahead of fight night, I had the pleasure of undergoing a round of quick-fire questions with Jesse Ronson. Check them out below.
Quick-Fire with Jesse Ronson
Describe your career in one word?
Persistent.
Belts, fame, or money, you can only choose one?
Right now, money.
Off memory, who has given you your most challenging fight in your career, one where you’ve gone, “wow, he’s good”?
Jason Saggo or Alexander Sarnavski.
You’ve been fighting since 2009. What changes have you seen in the sport from then to now?
Everyone’s good at everything now. But more importantly, we’re underpaid, so guys don’t fight to win any more they fight not to lose to get that win cheque.
Who’s someone you’ve enjoyed watching as a fan of the sport?
Justin Gaethje.
If you hadn’t found fighting, what would you be doing in life?
If I hadn’t found fighting I’d either be a cop or low life in and out jail.
Favourite sport outside of fighting?
E-sports, gaming.
Favourite combination/technique to drill?
Career ender is what we call it. I’ll have to use it this next fight.
Which victory has meant the most to you in your career and why?
Beating Troy Lamson or Shane Campbell. It was a toss-up as both were top guys, and both wins got me signed to UFC.
What’s the best thing about being a fighter?
Knowing I can easily kick the shit out of any random who pisses me off out in public but having the discipline not to.
What’s the worst thing about being a fighter?
The sacrifices we make.
Who’s been the biggest inspiration to you in your career?
Any and all guys who work hard and never give up.
Knockout or submission, what gets the blood pumping more?
KO gets the blood pumping more.
What’s your go-to meal after fight night?
Pizza and or nachos.
Who has hit you the hardest of your career?
Brad Causey has hit me the hardest.
Favourite fight of all time?
Don Frye and that Takayama guy wow.
What’s one lesson you’d tell your younger self if you had the chance to do your career all over again?
Always warm up proper and stretch after.
Your most hated drill in training?
Front headlock.
How do you defeat Joaquim Silva on fight night?
Career ender technique.
Describe Joaquim’s style in one word?
Dancer.
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