Marcin Tybura, UFC London Official Weigh-In Credit score: Jay Anderson/Cageside Press
When fighters method 40-years previous, generally they decelerate a bit. The physique doesn’t recuperate fairly the way in which that it used to and coaching camps take much more out of you. Don’t inform that to Marcin Tybura although.
The Polish heavyweight turns 40-years previous later this 12 months, however he’s going tougher than ever. His bout at UFC London on Saturday will mark his fourth in only a whisker over a full calendar 12 months. That truth doesn’t even faze him.
“I actually don’t know. I didn’t realize it was just 12 months separating these four fights. But you know, I just take the opportunity in life,” Tybura mentioned. “That’s how it comes. They offer me a fight, so I fight. The crazy thing was about the last fight that I took in like two weeks notice. This one was, I knew in advance, so it was less crazy.”
A part of that’s at all times desirous to battle. Realizing that he might not have infinite time or might not know when the following supply will present up. Nonetheless, a few of it is usually an appreciation for what the group had finished for him in years prior and realizing that he now wants to try this job.
“For me, my thing is like, whenever UFC offer me a fight, I just take it. I’ve been in my whole career that whoever I was offered, I was taking the fight. I was always agree,” he defined. “I’m sure UFC taking care of me too. I had the opportunity to fight with the bigger names, higher ranked opponents. Sometimes I managed to win, sometimes I lose. Sometimes you get something and sometimes you have to be the one who is opportunity for upper comer. And this is it for me – I just feel it’s part of my job.”
That subsequent probability for an up and comer comes this Saturday at UFC London. Mick Parkin brings his 4-0 file into the bout and Tybura is prepared for all of the (relative) teenager brings.
“I feel like he’s a good kickboxer and he’s a very good cardio. I think he might not show lots of wrestling and grappling skills, but he trains with very good guys and I’m pretty sure he develops a lot. So I see his striking biggest weapon, but I think he’s a complete fighter,” Tybura mentioned. “I see myself a complete fighter too. So we’ll see how he’s going to play out. I’m just focusing on building my skills in every aspect, whoever I’m fighting.”
You may catch Tybura’s battle with Mick Parkin as a part of the UFC London prelims. That portion of the battle card begins at midday EST and airs on ESPN+.
You too can hear the entire audio of this interview on the newest version of the Prime Turtle MMA Podcast. The interview begins at 1:53.
