Jackson Potter FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview

The Jackson Potter FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview centered on a change of opponent at Scrap Superfight 7: Potter will face Colton Sullivan on November 22 after Kate backed out. Potter told the host that he and Sullivan trained together in South Carolina, that his improved leg locks could make the difference, and that they are scheduled to meet again in Potter’s first kickboxing fight the following week.

What did Jackson Potter say about Scrap Superfight 7 and Colton Sullivan?

Jackson Potter will face Colton Sullivan at Scrap Superfight 7 after his original opponent, Kate, backed out. The matchup has a history: Potter and Sullivan came up together in jiu-jitsu and trained at the same gym in South Carolina before Potter moved to North Carolina. Potter expects wrestling and leg locks to feature prominently.

Training together in South Carolina

Potter described Sullivan warmly rather than presenting the replacement matchup as a grudge fight. Their time at the same gym gives each some familiarity with the other’s grappling, although Potter said they have not rolled together since he developed the leg-lock game he now considers his strongest opening.

Asked where he might catch Sullivan, Potter did not identify a recurring mistake. He said it was hard to pinpoint one because of how highly he regards his opponent. Instead, he focused on what has changed in his own game since their last training session.

Potter put his assessment this way:

He has not seen my leg lock since we last rolled together

The matchup after Kate backed out

Potter had initially been set to meet Kate. Sullivan’s arrival gave him an opponent he already knew, but not one he claimed to have figured out. His prediction was limited to the areas he expects both grapplers to bring to the match: wrestling exchanges and leg-lock attacks.

What is Jackson Potter’s next fight after Scrap Superfight 7?

Jackson Potter said he and Colton Sullivan are scheduled to meet again the week after Scrap Superfight 7, this time in a kickboxing bout. It will be Potter’s first kickboxing fight. He also discussed an earlier MMA debut that he accepted on three hours’ notice against an opponent he said was 40 pounds heavier.

A first kickboxing bout against Sullivan

The two scheduled meetings call for different approaches. Their November 22 Scrap matchup is the one Potter expects to feature wrestling and leg locks; the following week’s meeting is a kickboxing bout. Potter said he was excited about facing Sullivan in both, but did not name the kickboxing event or give an exact date for it.

For Potter, the kickboxing booking is a first rather than another outing in an established kickboxing schedule. He said he had dabbled in MMA, and his account of that debut showed how readily he has accepted an unfamiliar challenge.

An MMA debut on three hours’ notice

Potter said he took his MMA debut with just three hours to prepare. He described the opponent as 40 pounds heavier and called the experience a scrap that he enjoyed. He did not give a result or identify the opponent, and his account focused on the short notice and size difference rather than a detailed account of the fight.

What did Jackson Potter say about Scrap’s card and his earlier match?

Jackson Potter said he made his Scrap debut in January and is looking forward to returning for the Sullivan matchup. He also singled out Vincent Morelli and his best friend Logan Cerrone as athletes he is excited to share the Scrap Superfight 7 card with, pointing to the grapplers involved rather than making a prediction about their matches.

Potter’s January Scrap debut

His previous Scrap appearance came in January against an opponent Potter identified as Xavier. Potter called it a fun match. He did not give its result, but said his experience with the promotion was one reason he was enthusiastic about competing there again.

Vincent Morelli and Logan Cerrone on the card

Morelli was one of the up-and-coming grapplers Potter highlighted from the North Carolina and South Carolina scene. Potter said Morelli had qualified for PGF 10 and was making his PGF debut. He was also eager to share the Scrap bill with Cerrone, whom he called his best friend, and said he looked forward to watching Cerrone compete.

Potter characterized Scrap cards as having plenty of compelling matchups. He encouraged fans to support the local athletes, whether they attended in person or watched the event remotely, and directed anyone seeking tickets to the link he planned to put in his bio.

Why did Jackson Potter start jiu-jitsu in South Carolina?

Jackson Potter started jiu-jitsu after moving to South Carolina in 2022 because he wanted to make friends. He said he was shy and did not have many friends there. Joining a gym introduced him to people he credits with bringing him into combat sports, including Patrick and Colin Godbout.

That beginning was social rather than a plan built around competition. Potter joined a jiu-jitsu gym after the move and found a group that welcomed him. In discussing why he started, he emphasized the people he met before describing any ambition to fight or enter grappling events.

He thanked Patrick, Colin Godbout and the other people at the gym for letting him in and introducing him to combat sports. Potter said he would not be where he is without them. The connection also helps explain why facing Sullivan is personal to him: both athletes came through jiu-jitsu training in South Carolina before Potter moved to North Carolina.

How is Jackson Potter training for Colton Sullivan?

Jackson Potter said he is preparing for Colton Sullivan with a game plan developed alongside the team at Dagger Submission Fighting Institute. His routine also includes a lifting split and morning cardio. Potter said he runs two miles every morning as he gets ready for the Scrap matchup.

Potter did not lay out the details of the game plan, but he connected his preparation to the specific opponent in front of him. Sullivan has trained with him before, while Potter believes his leg locks have advanced since they last rolled. That is the advantage he identified when asked where he could find an opening.

The running and lifting sit alongside his work with the team at Dagger Submission Fighting Institute. Potter did not give a target weight, a training schedule beyond his morning runs, or a prediction for the result. He said he felt ready and was looking forward to competing.

Who is Jackson Potter?

Jackson Potter is a combat sports athlete born and raised in Seabrook, New Hampshire. He started jiu-jitsu after moving to South Carolina in 2022, initially hoping to make friends, and later moved to North Carolina. His competition plans include a grappling matchup with Colton Sullivan at Scrap Superfight 7 and a first kickboxing bout against Sullivan the following week.