Thompson aims for submission victory against Buckley
“I am really hoping to achieve a submission win,” Thompson expressed. “I have only secured one submission win in the past, and that was before my time in the UFC. I have been focusing a lot on improving my ground game, and I am optimistic that I can secure a submission victory in either this upcoming fight or the next one. There are opportunities to capitalize on, especially if Buckley attempts to take me down. I have been honing techniques that I can utilize against the cage and from my back.”
“However, Buckley seems to have a strong ego. I sense that he is the kind of fighter who believes he can outmatch you in your own specialty. So, I may try to entice him to the ground. Whether a knockout or a submission presents itself, I will be prepared for a potential three-round or five-round battle if required.”
Quotes sourced from MMA Junkie
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