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Thank you for taking the time to do this interview with us.
 

What is your experience from your last fight in Calgary against Gegard Musasi?

I noticed that I had to go down to a 170 pound weight class.  The fight against Gegard made me a much better fighter. 

Any lingering effects or injuries from your last fight?

I don’t have any injuries from this fight. I feel I'm in great shape and ready for the next fight.
 

What are your thoughts on the next fight against Mike Pyle?

This is a very big fight for Mike as it is for me.  Both of us are eager to win the fight and it should be an interesting match.  
 

This is going to be  the biggest fight in carrier, are you  prepared ?

Yes I am well prepared. I have been training very hard and I've dedicated myself to winning the next fight.

What are you doing specifically with your training less than a month from your fight?

Besides my regular training session I concentrate more on strength training as well speed.  I always try and implement new striking techniques whenever I can.
 

Did you change anything about your training going into your next fight?

Yes, I have changed my fighting style to a certain extent but I'll leave the details for the fight night.

Who did you train with to prepare for this fight?

I trained in Pula Training camp of Zelg Galesic, and in Black Dragon club in Zagreb.
 

What is your experience between training in Croatia and fighting in North America?

Those living in North America have an advantage compared to Croatia.  They have the best training facilities, training camps and staff.  The sport is much bigger here

Since you dropped in weight class how is everything working for you?

I feel good in this weight class.  It is definitely a comfortable place for me right now and I'm eager to see the results.
 

What is your opinion of the direction of MMA for the future?

I think that MMA will be one biggest sport in the future. I has taken over America and Europe is its next target.
 

Do you have any final words for your fans and the readers?  Any sponsors to thank?

I would like to thank my fans for supporting me, to thank to my sponsors; KEIKO-TWINS, WWW.UNLOCKHOME.COM, MONTANA D.O.O., AJSTER D.O.O, CAFFE BAR HERC, RIBA- DE, EMERIK- ZAGREB  
 

Thanks again and good luck.