Jett Grande (3-0-1), representing Red Deer, Alberta, sets to clash with Nasratullah Sharifi (2-0) at the Flogger Series event this Sunday in Pakistan, where the two will battle for the lightweight championship belt.
Having amassed an impressive amateur resume complete with IMMAF honors, Grande, now 24, is turning his attention to capturing his first professional championship.
The fighter from Red Deer insists he isn't taking Sharifi lightly, yet remains confident in his skill set to secure a win.
"He holds a 2-0 pro record, and I've studied every one of his bouts," Grande told MMA Empire. "He's fairly balanced across disciplines, though I suspect he'll lean toward striking. He's tall with long reach, and I'd expect solid endurance from him."
"His ground-and-pound looks adequate, but I doubt he'll manage to put me on my back. Still, he'll present a real challenge, and it wouldn't surprise me if he comes out swinging hard right away—I'll be prepared for that approach. Ultimately, this camp has been focused on elevating everything about me: as a fighter, a martial artist, and an athlete. That's the mindset I'm bringing."
