MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Jared Gordon doesn’t expect much in the way of surprises in his fight against Joaquim Silva next month at UFC on FOX 31.
As a veteran of 16 professional bouts, Gordon (14-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) believes he’s already encountered most of the stylistic challenges available in the sport. He knows that doesn’t mean he’s in for an easy fight against Silva (10-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), but said he’s confident in the matchup.
“I’m facing a pretty tough guy,” Gordon told reporters, including MMAjunkie, at a recent UFC on FOX 31 media day. It’s nothing I’ve never seen before, but he’s a tough, gritty guy who is real strong and he’s fought some pretty good opposition.”
UFC on FOX 31 takes place Dec. 15 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. The card airs on FOX following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Gordon meets Silva in a lightweight bout.
Gordon, 30, and Silva, 29, will enter the event after having winning streaks snapped with losses in their most recent bouts. The goal for both sides will be to bounce back with a strong effort, but naturally, Gordon believes he’s going to win.
He said it will happen inside the distance.
“I’m expecting a fight,” Gordon said. “But I believe I’m better than him in all areas and predicting a second or third-round TKO.”
To hear more from Gordon, watch the video above.
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