While a victory over Siraj might not instantly land him a spotlight on the world's biggest stage, Sigvaldason intends to keep letting his performance do the talking.
"My focus is on continuing to stack wins and hoping someone notices," Sigvaldason told reporters in a sit-down interview.
"Going past Jamie and then getting the better of Chad (Anheliger), two of Canada's top fighters in my division, would send a clear message."
The victory over Imperato (8-3 at the time) marked the highlight of Sigvaldason's career to date, earning him the XFFC bantamweight crown in March. He later stepped away from the championship belt for undisclosed reasons.
Even though he no longer holds the XFFC bantamweight championship, the quality of that victory stayed etched into his record—a testament Sigvaldason credited with revealing the true caliber of his abilities.
"That bout showed me exactly how my skills measure up," Sigvaldason noted.
"I've always believed I had what it takes to capture a title and eventually step onto the grandest stage. That result confirmed it, and now I'm chasing more of that validation."
Like Siraj, Sigvaldason has demonstrated the capacity to finish fights whether they stay standing or hit the ground.
Sigvaldason observed that because both competitors share comparable approaches, the outcome could unfold either way.
"Jamie's a serious threat, and I think our styles complement each other well," Sigvaldason said.
"I'm anticipating a competitive, back-and-forth battle. I'll be executing my strategy and pressing forward, while he'll be doing the same. I believe it's going to be a great matchup."
Siraj's Shoutouts
"I want to extend my gratitude to my sponsors: Rock Steady Drywall, The Whole Bowl, Main Street Nightclub in Chilliwack, Connie Linder from Intengine, Darwin and Francine Douglas from Cheam Trading Post, and Trent Wittal from Catalyst Kinetics Group." Follow Siraj on social media: FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM
Sigvaldason's Shoutouts
"Always grateful to Toshido and the entire crew there. They're the sole reason I was able to completely revamp my career. I also want to acknowledge my friends and family for their unwavering support." Follow Sigvaldason on social media: FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM
