Ange Loosa intends to 'make a statement' in UFC Fight Night 239 co-main event vs. Bryan Battle

LAS VEGAS – Ange Loosa is revelling in his chance to fight in a co-main event for the first time at UFC Fight Night 239, and he intends to make the most of the opportunity.

Loosa (10-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will take on “The Ultimate Fighter 28” winner Bryan Battle (10-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in a welterweight bout on Saturday at the UFC Apex (ESPN+) in a fight he’s had on his mind for several years.

“Bryan Battle is a great fighter,” Loosa told MMA Junkie and other reporters at Wednesday’s media day. “He’s good everywhere. I’ve been looking forward to this fight. I’ve been waiting for this fight for a long time already. I never called him out, but I’m like, ‘I want to fight this guy one day.’ Now the opportunity has come for me.”

After losing his UFC debut to Mounir Lazzez in April 2022, Loosa has put together back-to-back wins over AJ Fletcher and Rhys McKee – both by decision – to get some momentum in his career and secure this spot against Battle.

Loosa has yet to score a highlight finish inside the octagon, but he thinks the matchup with Battle presents the opportunity, and he’ll be going for it.

I’m very grateful for the opportunity the UFC is giving me on the co-main event, and I’m looking to make a statement on Saturday night. Putting away a guy like Bryan Battle.

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