Turcios is expecting to live out scenarios of adversity in the Octagon with Rosas Jr., who has flashed impressive talent at such a young age.
“I would say he’s a strong opponent. Here in the UFC, the best have to fight the best and I expect nothing less. I’m ready to put it all inside the Octagon for this victory this weekend,” Turcios said. “I’m coming in here right now and I know I’m at my strongest that I’ve ever been. For me, that’s all I could do. All I could do is believe and work hard. I’ve put in the work. I believe in myself, and I believe that I have all the tools ready to go to secure this victory. Let’s go.”
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Every fight in the UFC is an important one, but Turcios knows this one against a highly touted prospect like Rosas Jr. could give him some extra shine to start off his 2024 campaign. Pairing a win over Rosas Jr. with his win over Natividad would give him significant momentum for a big fight at bantamweight his next time out.