BIRMINGHAM, England – In the buildup to Saturday’s UFC 138 event, many
MMA pundits have wondered aloud if a Brad Pickett victory could earn “One Punch” some consideration for a shot at current
bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.
But as far as Pickett’s co-feature opponent, Renan Barao, is concerned, that should probably be a two-way street.
“I’m well-prepared, and I’ve been training my best,” Barao today told
MMAjunkie.com through his interpreter. “I’m the best
I’ve ever been. As every fighter in the UFC, the objective is to get to
the top.”