Thomas Jessing (2-1) has already booked his return fight after suffering his first loss a few weeks ago at LF 7.  The Artesuave welterweight will now face Kevin Suzanne (0-1) out of France.  MMAViking.com talks to Jessing about his learnings from his last bout and the new matchup.

Interview

What did you learn from your last fight and suffering your first loss?
I could have won the fight, but I need to improve on my adaptability.  I come to finish my opponents before time one way or the other. But I need to control my killer instinct by being more patient so I can change strategies during the fights faster.

My self esteem is still strong as always. I come to win. You know it was a very tuff and experienced opponent I had in front of me. It took the undefeated UFC middleweight Tom Breese two rounds to put him away. And I went the distance with him. Good things has come out of this. I have faced very strong opposition early in my MMA career and people respect that. And I have brought attention to myself on British soil.

A guy had been following my training for a while, the opponents I fought and paid notice to my general approach to my career, and he came and offered to become my manager. He believes there is great potential, and I have the ability to go all the way. So we have the same vision. I’m in this to go to the UFC, and get the belt. That’s what I am going to do.

Tell us about your new opponent Kevin Suzanne.
My next opponent is different because so far I have dealt with top level bjj practioners, but this guy has a very dangerous stand up game. I will bring some new stuff this time. A little bit of everything with a twist. And you can be sure I will look for the finish from all distances.