Asu Almabayev Glad To Have An Opponent After Temirov Withdrew
Briefly

Asu Almabayev is set to fight Jose Ochoa at UFC Abu Dhabi after his original opponent withdrew. Almabayev is relieved to have an opponent and feels he is ready for any challenge. Following a tough loss to Manel Kape, he views facing a less experienced opponent as a potential opportunity to bounce back. Almabayev emphasizes the lessons from past defeats and hopes to showcase his improvements in this fight. He is confident in his preparation and believes they will demonstrate their skills effectively during the match.
Almabayev expressed his excitement about facing Jose Ochoa, stating, "I'm just excited there is an opponent that I can fight." He emphasized the importance of having an opponent after losing his previous one.
Almabayev mentioned, "We learned from our mistakes. Every defeat teaches you something so we make sure to take look at what was done wrong and correct our mistakes," showcasing his growth mindset.
Asu Almabayev reflected on his recent loss, saying, "Hopefully this fight, the next fight, I'll be able to show what I learned and what I improved on," indicating his readiness to demonstrate improvement.
On the fight with Ochoa, Almabayev stated, "With God's help we'll show what we worked on, we'll show our worth. Everyone will know what we can do on Saturday," highlighting his confidence.
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