Walking Dead Attacking Middleweight Division

Fighter profile of Arzlan Bathory by Jax Stark

"The Undead" Arzlan Bathory has decided to move to the middleweight division after a career at light-heavyweight. Jim Richards of the Tycoon Times sat down with Arzlan to discuss this decision:

JR: So why the sudden move to drop a weight class?

AB: Well recently I had a change in management and we sat down and discussed the pros and cons of making the move and it was obvious to be the best decision for my career.

JR: Any reason why you didn't make the move earlier?

AB: Honestly, I love food. But also I always enjoyed fighting at LHW and being the smaller guy. I feel comfortable as the underdog. Now, it's been a change in mindset. I'm not just fighting to fight and cash a quick paycheck. I want that title and at this level in MMA you have to look for any advantage you can find in order to do that. 

JR: You are under contract with Ascension, and currently they do not have a MW champion. Do you expect ownership to give you a shot at the title?

AB: I would love that opportunity but realistically I'm a few fights away from that goal. Ideally, I will finish out the 3 fights on my contract with W's and then negotiate a long-term deal with them that starts with a title shot.

JR: Well we wish you the best of luck at your new division. 

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