Fighter Jordan wants to do Corby and the county proud

Corby’s aptly named Jordan ‘The Epidemic’ Vucenic steps into the octagon this weekend on Europe’s leading MMA promotion, Cage Warriors, looking to build on his debut win in October.

The Corby-born featherweight faces former title-contender Steve Aimable.

This week, Cage Warriors 114, 115 and 116 will take place across three consecutive nights on September 24, 25 and 26 in what the promotion has dubbed ‘THE TRILOGY’ series.

Vucenic, will headline the preliminary bouts on Saturday evening – meaning the fight will be free to watch on Cage Warriors’ website and Facebook page.

Training out of BST Northampton, Vucenic boasts a professional record of five wins and one loss.

Speaking ahead of the fight, the 24-year-old said: “I can’t wait to get in there and show everyone what I can do.

“I’ve been hungry to get back in the cage since that first victory on Cage Warriors. I’ve been given a very capable opponent, who I respect, but this is my time. He’s fought for a title, but that’s old news. I’m next.

“I’m buzzing for it. I asked Cage Warriors to give me a name from the top, and I’ve been given it. I’m ready to hunt down the people fighting for titles.

“I’m going to put Corby and Northamptonshire on the map, and I’d love to see some home town support watching from home on the night – I’m determined to do our county and town proud.”

Vucenic has been fighting professionally since 2017.

He won his first two fights, before suffering his only loss. Since then, he’s had three fights and three wins – including two stoppages.

“Suffering a loss actually helped me,” he said.

“It helped me adjust a few things, and now I’ve got the perfect team around me to build and move forward.

“This is the best I’ve ever felt going into a fight. I feel fresh and ready to go. I’ve changed up my strength and conditioning this time, and it’s really helped.

“It’s time to show how good I really am – it’s time to show my level.”

Jordan’s career is supported by sponsors, which means he can train full-time and put his all into making it to the UFC – something he believes is a ‘when’, rather than an ‘if’ – without these sponsors, it would not be possible to dedicate himself to his training like he does.

Corby firms Carvin Security and stand ‘n’ tan have been long-term supporters of Vucenic, as well as his gyms and official sponsor for this fight Proven Form.

If you are interested in supporting Vucenic in future fights, email to [email protected]