March 12, 2024 7: 15 pm ET
Ode Osbourne isn’t sensation strained by expectations going into Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 239 match with Jafel Filho, and he anticipates to shine under those conditions.
With 2 losses in his past 3 battles and wagering underdog status, Osbourne (12-6 MMA, 4-4 UFC) understands the optics around the flyweight bout vs. Filho (15-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas (ESPN+) aren’t in his favor. But in his mind, that will put his finest foot forward.
“There is no pressure,” Osbourne informed MMA Junkie Radio. “I’ve got whatever to gain and absolutelynothing to lose when you are the underdog. You simply go in there and provide it your all, duetothefactthat you’ve got absolutelynothing to lose.
“I’m going in there and I’m pounding this guy. That’s what I’m going to do. And a lot of individuals are going to be stunned when I do beat Jafel Filho. But I’m not. I’m not going to be stunned. A lot of individuals will be.”
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