As the anticipation builds for Cage Warriors 171 in Glasgow, Scotland, one name stands out among the pool of talent who couldn’t miss out on a fight on home soil: Scott Malone. The bantamweight fighter, with a record of 9-4, is gearing up to face off against Nicolas Leblond in what promises to be an electrifying bout at the Braehead Arena.
Malone’s journey to this moment hasn’t been without its challenges. After a period of inactivity due to surgery, he’s eager to make his return to the cage. Reflecting on his hiatus, Malone shared:
“I had surgery the month after my last fight. The process of getting back to where I wanted to be has been slower than I planned.” However, despite the physical and mental hurdles, Malone expressed a newfound sense of hunger, stating, “Since then things changed that needed to change, and I have been actually better than ever mentally and physically.”
For Malone, the opportunity to fight in front of his fellow Scots and share the card with his fellow countrymen was one he couldn’t pass up:
“As soon as I heard the rumours [of Cage Warriors returning to Scotland], I started to get the itch. There was no way I was gonna miss this!” he shared. Despite not being fully recovered when the rumours started circulating, Malone saw the event as a goal to work towards, providing him with the motivation to push through.
Acknowledging his recent setbacks in the Cage Warriors promotion, Malone remains undeterred:
Scott Malone Ready to Deliver at Cage Warriors 171
“There’s not a lot of easy fights in Cage Warriors, but I’m not one to shy away from big competition,” he affirmed. Reflecting on his previous bouts against formidable opponents Dylan Hazan and Michele Martignoni, Malone emphasized his readiness to bounce back: “This time, I’m coming in with a new attitude and am ready to put on a show for all the Scottish fans; it’s what they deserve.”
Turning his attention to his upcoming opponent, Nicolas Leblond, Malone recognizes the challenge ahead. Having witnessed Leblond’s skills first-hand, Malone is prepared for a tough contest:
“He’s a good fighter, a lot of power in his hands,” Malone acknowledged. However, he remains confident in his abilities, asserting, “I feel I am better all round, so no matter where the fight goes, I will be prepared.”
When asked about his strategy for Saturday’s bout, he gave a response what his followers want to hear:
“I will come out and fight the fight that I want to fight. I will win the striking exchanges and all the grappling exchanges,” he declared. With his sights set on victory, Malone is poised to deliver an unforgettable performance this Saturday in Glasgow.
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For Malone, the prospect of securing a win on home soil is a dream come true: “It would mean the world to me,” he expressed. “I’ve worked so hard for this, and I’ve been bursting Ian Dean’s b*lls for years about a Scotland card. There ain’t no way I’m walking out without that win.”
Looking ahead, Scott Malone aspirations extend beyond Cage Warriors 171. While the belt remains a long-term goal, Malone is focused on taking his career one fight at a time, prioritizing performance and delivering thrilling matches for his fans.
Featured image credits to Dolly Clew
