“I’ve never been too big of a focus on the opponent type of person,” Semelsberger said. “I’ve had plenty of fights where my opponents have changed before, too, so I’m used to it already. But yeah, who cares, man? It’s mixed martial arts; especially in the UFC, everyone’s good, whether it’s on the feet or on the ground. I can’t buy in too much to who I’m fighting because I’m just trying to do what I’m trying to do.”
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The main question surrounding the athletes on this weekend’s card is how the elevation is going to come into play during the fights. For Semelsberger, preparation started before fight week began and he feels confident in the work he has put in leading up to the moment, but definitely acknowledged the shift in how your cardio is affected.
“I think I’ve done a pretty good job of preparing, doing a lot of cardio and making sure I was pushing myself back home,” Semelsberger said. “I was running a bunch of hills. In the gym, I was pushing the pace pretty well. I got out here early, last Friday, so I’m giving myself enough time to adjust.”
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When it comes to his opponent, he hasn’t been in the Octagon since May 2022. He is 3-1 throughout his UFC career, only losing to Jalin Turner, which was by submission. This is something that Semelsberger believes will work in his favor.
