“If I do that, depending on what he gives me, let’s see what I feel. It’s art, it’s a blank slate, a blank canvas, and I got to go out there and see what it is, feel it out and make my adjustments.”
It’ll be just under five months since Brown last made his walk to the Octagon and, in that time, he’s made it a priority to improve on being a well-rounded fighter, rather than being elite in one discipline and lacking at others.
That’s something we see regularly amongst the elite athletes in the UFC; a well-rounded skill set with very few holes in their game. Hunting to be in the Top 15, Brown will try to be a step ahead in both the striking and grappling exchanges this weekend to show that he can compete against any ranked talent.
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“Everywhere, honestly,” Brown said regarding where he’s seen improvements since his bout against Williams. “I’m never really looking to just focus on one part of the game and say, ‘Well, I’m good at this so let me taper down on this and start focusing on another thing that I maybe lack at.’ I work on everything, whether I’m good at it or bad at it; I’m focused on bringing up all parts of my game. Rising tides raise all ships.
“There’s no easy nights,” Brown concludes. “I know it won’t be easy, but I think I can beat him anywhere the fight takes place. Obviously, in a fight you’re not looking to be on your back; I’m going to be on top if we’re on the ground, and if we’re standing up, I’m looking to lead the dance and control the exchanges.”
