Video: Daniel James believes title shot next with big win at Bellator 297, says ‘I know that I’m up next’
Bellator’s No. 4-ranked heavyweight relishing the opportunity to compete in his hometown and believes a big win will provide an even bigger matchup next.
Current No. 4-ranked heavyweight Daniel James believes a title shot is in his future following his upcoming matchup with the No. 10-ranked Gokhan Saricam, which takes place at Bellator 297 on Friday, June 16, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
James recaps a few recent big moments in his fighting career and discusses what’s coming next, as well, while speaking with MMA Underground contributor Nate Vent.
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0:00 – Intro
0:17 – Reliving Bellator 288 win over Tyrell Fortune
1:29 – Fighting in hometown of Chicago once again
2:34 – Recounting Bellator 293 win over Marcelo Golm
8:22 – Special relationship with trainer Alex Trujillo
14:31 – Previewing Bellator 297 clash with Gokhan Saricam
17:34 – Final thoughts