'I want to defeat Nelson quickly', says Barnett

North American veteran wants to erase the bad impression of his last fight and believes that his rival wouldn't beat him even on his best day

Bruno ferreira

23/09/2015 | 20:08

Barnett (photo) returns to the Octagon this weekend. Photo: Disclosure

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Away from the Octagon since December 2013, Josh Barnett will return to action next weekend, in the main fight of UFC Fight Night 75, in Japan. The North American, who in his most recent fight was quickly defeated by Travis Browne, hopes turn things around and erase the bad impression of that occasion.

Now, Barnett aims to defeat Roy Nelson quickly to return to a prominent position among the heavyweights. “I need to go out there and show what I couldn’t do in my last fight. That is not indicative of who I am. I want to get there and not just beat Roy, but beat him quickly. I want the best Roy Nelson show up so I can beat you at your best. On his best day, he can't beat me”, analyzed Barnett, in an interview with the website of the North American broadcaster “FOX Sports”.

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UFC FN 75 will take place this Sunday (27) in Japan, Saturday night in Brazil. The only Brazilian at the event will be Diego Brandao, who will face Katsunori Kikuno.