UFC middleweight Julian Marquez expressed mixed feelings about fighting former training partner Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas 103. Initially surprised by the matchup, Marquez emphasized the professional nature of their relationship, stating that it is business first. Despite the unwritten rule against fighting friends and teammates, Marquez remains focused on the fight, acknowledging Brundage's right to accept the bout. He communicated that there is no betrayal felt regarding Brundage’s decision, reiterating the importance of their professional obligations in the sport.
When we first got it I was sitting there like, 'Woah we used to train together man,' Marquez told reporters on Wednesday.
So when I got that I was like hell yeah let's go. Got another fight.
I don't feel any betrayal at all. The opportunity comes to his door, he has to make the judgement, and then our manager comes to talk to us. That's it.
This is where we are. This is the business we're in. Has nothing to do with the friendship that we have.
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