MMASucka · Feb 3, 2023
Blake Bilder: UFC Call is ‘Dream Come True,’ Predicts First Round Finish vs. Shane Young
Blake Bilder (7-0-1 MMA) will look to start his UFC career with a bang when he takes on the established Shane Young (13-6 MMA, 2-3) at UFC 284 in Perth, Western Australia, on Feb. 11.
Bilder called the match-up with “Smokin” great, adding that he is excited to share his growth since the fight that got him to the big show: a 3:15 rear naked choke victory over Alex Morgan on the Contender Series in August.
“I believe my last two fights were only 20 percent of who I am as a fighter,” Bilder told MMASucka. “I’m ready to showcase that. I see it being a finish in my favor. I’m just excited.”