{"id":114175,"date":"2014-10-03T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2014-10-03T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backend.bjpenn.com\/?p=114175"},"modified":"2022-02-04T20:21:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T04:21:49","slug":"macdonald-win-over-saffiedine-makes-me-obvious-choice-for-title-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/ufcnews\/macdonald-win-over-saffiedine-makes-me-obvious-choice-for-title-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"MacDonald: Win Over Saffiedine Makes Me “Obvious Choice” For Title Shot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rory MacDonald is gearing up for his UFC Fight Night Halifax bout against Tarec Saffiedine tomorrow. The bout will be MacDonald’s first time headlining an event, and what better place to do that, than in his home country of Canada.<\/p>\n

He joined MMAJunkie<\/a> to discuss the bout, as well as what he has to gain from fighting Saffiedine.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think what I gain is a title shot. It\u2019s obvious another victory over a top 10 guy leaves no other choice than to give me a title shot. Plus, I think I\u2019m the best pick for this spot anyway. It\u2019s an obvious choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a milestone for me to main event for the UFC in Canada It\u2019s a major accomplishment. I\u2019m very happy to achieve that and I hope to put on the best performance of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI have nerves for sure. I\u2019ve had fights before where I wasn\u2019t nervous and I prefer to have butterflies for sure. It helps you get in that zone you need to when you fight.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I just need to be myself. I need to bring my best version like I did against Woodley. I\u2019m looking to be at my best for Tarec on Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s good timing for me. This fight is happening and (the title fight) is not far behind. Obviously the winners of these two fights are on a crash course.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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