Credit:Getty/UFC
Credit: Getty/UFC
Credit: Getty/UFC
Credit: Getty/UFC
Kevin
Jousset wants to blitz his way into the welterweight rankings
after his win over Kenan Song
at UFC
Fight Night 233 on Saturday.
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The Kiwi earned an emphatic decision win over Song in his sophomore
outing after a first-round submission victory over Keifer Crosbie
in his debut at UFC 293 in September. Jousset subsequently aimed
high by calling out welterweight veteran Daniel
Rodriguez, who will complete a USADA suspension early next
year.
“I saw ‘D-Rod’ got cleared from USADA. I like his style. I feel
he’s a very good fighter. He seems to be a good guy, as well,”
Joussett said in a post-fight media scrum. “I don’t
know the guy personally, but I would love to test my skills against
this guy potentially. I know he’s much higher than me in the
rankings, but who knows. If the UFC is interested in this fight,
let’s do it.”
Jousset also acknowledged the need of certain improvements in order
to step up his game.
“I thought I would be able to capitalize a bit more,” he added. “I
was not very happy with some technical stuff that I did, but it is
what it is. A win is a win, and that’s the main thing.”
Having already fought twice within a span of three months, the City
Kickboxing representative wants to make a relatively quick
turnaround.
“I’ll see with my coaches what they think, but I want to fight
again soon,” Joussett said. “I’m going home for Christmas, so I’m
looking forward to that because I haven’t spent Christmas at home
in many years. I look forward to seeing my family and my friends.
Take a couple weeks off, then we’ll see. Hopefully, fight again in
March.”
Jousset is undefeated in his last five outings — all of which have
come within the span of a year. Meanwhile, Rodriguez will be
eligible to compete in January following six months of suspension
after testing positive for ostarine. “D-Rod” is coming off
consecutive stoppage losses against Neil Magny
and Ian
Garry.