Tom O'Connor, XFC

Top Canadian prospect Tom O’Connor looks to shine in XFC lightweight tournament

Interview with Tom O’Connor above – Check it out

Tom O’Connor (8-1) discusses his lightweight tournament fight against Jose Caceres (15-10) at XFC 43 on Nov. 11. Tom also explains why he hasn’t fought since July 2018, signing with Epok Agency for representation, and why he wasn’t called to compete on DWCS. Tom spoke about fighting Caceres, who holds a win over UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

“He’s slick everywhere, he’s a talented guy. I just have to roll with the punches and take the windows of opportunities that he gives me. I got to be well rounded everywhere and move faster than him. I got to be the leader in the dance, if I do that I should be able to win.”

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James Lynch
Covering MMA since 2008, James Lynch is a freelance MMA journalist for MyMMANews and other notable outlets. He's also a commentator for Rise Fighting Championships. Follow him on Twitter/Instagram @LynchOnSports