Richie Miranda thinks it's time for "Machete Style" to grace the UFC cage.

The current LFA lightweight champion, Miranda (11-1) won the title against skilled wrestler and previously unbeaten fighter Richie Lewis (6-1) in what the oddsmakers deemed a massive upset.

Now having five-straight victories including two finishes, Miranda hopes the UFC call comes soon, through his coach and manager Cub Swanson, of course.

"I believe so," Miranda recently told MMA Junkie Radio. "It's been a long time coming. I feel like I've been ready for quite some time. I think this one really marked a stamp on my journey and just shows what 'Machete' style is about. I come to fight and I come to finish fights. My fighting style is violent and exciting. I know my Cub is already going to be ringing."

Miranda, 30, previously received the UFC call on short notice but was unable to take the bout. One year and two wins later, he's still waiting for the promotion to circle back. But perhaps the extra wait will prove to be a good thing.

"Experience and evolving and just growth," Miranda said. "I always just take one fight at a time. Personally, I've always been looking for that UFC, but any opportunity that's come my way, I've taken it and just proved that I'm up there with these guys at a high level. I can compete at a high level. This last year has been great. I've been with Cub and Manny and the whole Bloodline crew for about a year now. It's been great. It's been a true blessing."

In the gym every day with the likes of Swanson and UFC lightweight Rafa Garcia, Miranda knows how good he is and thinks he's proved it. If and when he gets to the UFC, Miranda vows to show the matchmakers and Dana White he belongs.

"I'm down to test my skills against anybody," Miranda said. "Yesterday, I was looking at all the lightweight bouts that are coming up in the next events. I don't see that many, so if they can make one happen for me, that'd be awesome. …

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: LFA champ Richie Miranda hopes to bring 'Machete Style' to UFC soon

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