In the world of combat sports, we often hear that the important thing is not to fall on the mat, but how to get up. Marc-André Barriault wanted to prove he could recover when he just arrived in Las Vegas where he had to face Jordan Wright on Saturday in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Gatineau resident replaces Russian Roman Kopylov in a short time Night of the UFC fightjust two months after the knockout was won in just 16 seconds, against Chidi Njokuani, in February.
I was left with the bitter taste of my last performance, there was really no last fight, just fastlaunched Barriault to explain his rapid return to the octagon. When my agent called me, I asked him for five minutes to talk to my partner. They all told me they were there for me when I was ready.
The 32-year-old Quebec fighter didn’t hide it, he felt tired before his last duel. He was looking for no reason, but the amount of training in the gym Sanford MMA, in Florida, is probably taxing a little on his body. Since his last fight, he’s been looking for balance.
Quality is more than quantity. I’ve been bringing that to every aspect of my life lately. I work with coaches [axés sur le] mental. This is the man who drive the athlete. Sometimes a sense of guilt falls on me when I think I’m not doing enough.Barriault explained.
Sometimes this sport makes you think that if you don’t practice, your opponent will definitely do. It attacks you and it plays with your head. I learned to listen to myself and take responsibility for myself. If I want to rest for a day or two, rest my head and body and come back strong, I do. I’m not saying I have perfect balance, but I did find somethingadded a nickname PowerBar.
A battle he must win
Barriault has come a long way since his first fight againstcfuin Ottawa, in May 2019. He knew his journey had been a roller coaster for three years.
He has only two wins, one canceled win after failing a doping test and four losses where he has done well most of the time. The fighter still wants to send the message that he is awesome and he is willing to do anything to keep his spot at the highest level.
The truth is I deliver goods, I learn every time of difficulty, I improve and I return amazing. L ‘cfu you seem to know. I always do game, I did not say no. I earn my privileges, not givensaid Barriault, convinced.
Sa Jordan Wrightan expert in karate, he sees an opponent who may underestimate him and will not receive his blows.
” I want to let go of my hands. The man will be game to dance and chat. It’s up to me to capitalize as I always do and most of all have fun! “
He is a good man flashy. He did a lot to show, but he forgot he was weak and he also got a pretty solid finish. I know he doesn’t have a big chin and we’ll confirm that. He doesn’t like being touched. I can’t wait to see how he freak out with my pressureexplanation of the athlete.
Barriault believes changing the opponent, 12 days from the fight, could be an advantage as Wright prepares to face a different fighter style.
He was preparing for a wrestler. He may think he doesn’t have to worry about it now, but I’ve worked hard on it over the past year. I intend to show that I am complete. I was a punch, that’s for sure, but I was [ne] don’t want to force things and the K.-O.he thought aloud.
Although he doesn’t want to force anything, the Gatineau resident knows that victory is necessary when he is in the final battle of his final contract withcfu. With his lifelong coach, Patrick Marcil in his corner, he must impress the gallery to stay there.
I need to get this result to continue this lifeadded Barriault, who can find another Quebecer, Charles Jourdain, on this map.
Source: Radio-Canada