Cyril Asker Discusses on Not Feeling Pressure for His MMA Fights

Speaking to reporters in a post-fight media scrum (via MMAjunkie) after his win at UFC Fight Night 122, Cyril Asker discussed not feeling pressure since he’s not fighting in his home country of France for his fights. Below are some highlights from the scrum.

Asker on MMA being illegal in France: “In France, MMA is illegal, so I always go fight guys in their home town. There’s not much pressure for me. If in France MMA (becomes) legal, maybe I’ll feel some pressure. But for now, no.”

Asker on feeling more confident: “I’ve started to feel confident in the octagon. I’ve started to feel very good, to be very focused, to be very quiet, calm – be patient, feel everything. I need to work. I need to grow in my standup, my wrestling. I have the best coaching the world and I try to be very complete.”

On fighting three times in the span of a year: “It’s my third fight in one year, so I’m pretty tired. I’m really, really tired. I need to take rest. I need to take a few months. I need to go home and take my time. I have a job. I work – I have my own business in France. I sell cars. I work, I run my house, I fight. I need to take rest.”