Kingdom MMA Talk to Alex Caceres ahead of his Fight with Sergio Pettis
by Chris Marzella - @chrismarzella
There aren't many guys in the UFC bantamweight currently riding a four fight win streak, well, sort of.
There is, however, one man flying under the radar, piecing together a noce little run of form for himself.
Alex Caceres (9-5), better known to fans as Bruce Leeroy, is back in action at UFC on Fox 10 this coming Saturday night against the impressive Sergio Pettis (10-0).
Caceres is back for the first time since his split decision win over Roland Delorme at UFC 165 back in September.
He has pieced together a four fight win streak, well he would have had he not failed a post fight drug test at UFC on Fuel TV 8 in Japan last March resulting in his win over Kyung Ho Kang being overturned and being recorded as a no-contest.
Speaking to KingdomMMA.co.uk, Caceres said of his Pettis and his UFC debut: "I did not watch the fight so all I can expect from what I hear is a tough stand up guy."
"I'm never sure how it will end there are so many possibilities so I try to keep my options open, but as for advantages I believe length and experience would be my biggest."
The prospect of having a win against an up and comer like Pettis could very well be the fight Caceres needs to get more attention from both the UFC and the fans. Of the match up he said: "Well I'm never too sure, I will just do my best and let the UFC decide from there hopefully it will finally prove my worth to others but if not I still know my true value, what appeals to me is a chance to fight, it doesn't matter who.
"I feel like I'm always getting better in all areas as for this fight we just worked on becoming a better version of Alex."
As confident as he is in his own abilities Caceres does not seem the type to open his mouth and talk his way up the rankings. When asked where a win would leave him in the bantamweight rankings he said: "That is not my choice for I'm not the type to call out anyone so it truly depends on the UFC whether they want to keep me hidden or show me off.
"All I can do is keep performing well against whoever."
Coming off of the six month drug suspension in 2013 could very well have harmed not only Caceres standing in the division but his very spot on the roster. Caceres, however, was never fearful for his spot in the organisation and claims that he doesn't need to use the experience as motivation going forward.
He said: "There was no concern. I don't really care so much how I am ranked, as for the motivation it's life that drives me, nothing outside of myself can do the same."
His fight with Pettis will be Caceres first fight on US soil since he defeated Damacio Page back on July 2012. Returning to action in the USA may prove to be the fragment of motivation needed to extended the unbeaten run. Caceres said "Wow. I did not realise it's been that long but it feels good to bring it back to the States to give the people something to go crazy about, remind them that I am still here."
UFC on Fox 10 takes place January 25 from the United Centre, Chicago, Illinois.
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