Paris – Bellator middleweight Gregory Babene is looking to score a title shot by getting past Costello van Steenis at Bellator Paris on Friday night.
“It’s an honor for (me) to have the opportunity (to) have this belt. (I) will (do) everything to have it,” Babene told reporters including Cageside Press through a translator during a media call on Tuesday.
Babene (23-11) will be fighting in his home base this weekend at Bellator Paris
“I feel great. I feel confident. I prepared this fight maybe three months ago. I’m ready for that and I’m really excited,” he said.
The Bellator middleweight is in a unique position being 40-years-old and having to take on younger opponents in a young man’s sport.
“For me edge is not important. I feel still young so I continue my road, and I’m happy to fight. I’m happy to be a fighter in Bellator and PFL. I’m just happy and just (continuing) my way,” said Babene.
Feeling young and being young are obviously two different things, but the Babene has changed his training as he’s gotten older.
“Maybe 20 years ago I expect to win with (much) power, strong attitude. Now I have more cerebral capacity,” he said.
“I’m a new fighter.”
Watch the entire media day with Gregory Babene above. He takes on Costello van Steenis at Bellator Paris on Friday night.
