Raufeon Stost Wants to Fight The Best in the World

Raufeon Stots spoke with MMAjunkie following his won over Jeff Curran at Victory FC 53. Some highlights are below:

On wanting to fight the best competition: “That’s what I’m looking to do. I’m looking to fight the best in the world, and I’ve got to go through the best in the world to do that. So that’s what I’m looking to do. I’m looking to make tough veterans like that look like it’s nothing – look like the fight’s easy. That’s the goal: Go in there, come out unscathed and put a beating on somebody. That’s the ultimate goal, right?”

On how many times he wants to fight next year: “I’m looking to do at least four. I’m kind of headstrong on wanting to get this title from Rob Emerson. I think I’m ready to get that title and show the world I’m a better athlete and a better mixed martial artist. I’m ready to do it. The opportunity is now. I want the best fights. I’m always trying to look at people that I feel like have a step above me or the fans feel like have more experience.”

On his goals: “I want to be a well-rounded mixed martial artist. I want to blow these guys out of the water. I want to be in there as much as I can and as often as I can. I always stay in shape. I’m always ready for the next task. Even as many times as I fought last year, I would have liked to have fought more. I’m always ready to go.”