Nagaland’s Mixed Martial Arts sensation Arsenba Ozukum is all set for his second professional fight against Dinesh Singh Naorem at Matrix Fight Night 10 scheduled to take place at the Palazzo Versace in Dubai on 18th November.
Arsenba Ozukum made his professional MMA debut under MFN 9 banner in Delhi back in June. He fought Biswamitra Mayanglambam and defeated him via unanimous decision. It was a very dominant performance by Arsenba Ozukum and he displayed his brutal leg kicks and elusive boxing.
Training out of TCA Nagaland, Arsenba Ozukum is one of the most highly touted fighters in the country. Having multiple national titles and international medals as an amateur, his professional MMA career is also off to a great start. This will also be Arsenba’s opportunity to avenge his loss to Dinesh. The pair previously fought at the Asian Championship in Kyrgyzstan where Arsenba suffered a decision loss.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ARSENBA OZUKUM
The MMA India Show had the opportunity to chat with Arsenba Ozukum ahead of his second professional fight.
1) How has the training been going for you ahead of your fight against Dinesh Singh Naorem?
My training is going pretty good . This camp is the best fight camp ever I’m so much confident for the fight
2) You had a phenomenal professional debut? Please shed a light on how it felt for you?
My Debut in Matrix Fight Night 9 was great. All went well like we planned and execute the game plan.
3) What are you focusing on leading up to your fight against Dinesh?
It’s been a year we fought in asian championship in Kyrgyzstan. Unfortunately I lost the fight by decision in amateur circuit. But now it’s pro and it’s my time. This time he will see the real nightmare.
4) What’s your official prediction for the fight?
Can’t say about the round but I’m pretty confident I will knock him out or submit him.
Where to watch Matrix Fight Night 10?
Matrix Fight Night 10 will be exclusively be streamed live on Disney+Hotstar on 18th November.
Watch the LIVE coverage of 281 – Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira on Sony Sports Ten 2 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) & Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels at 8:30 am IST on 13th November 2022.