Wineland is betting that Faber (photo) will be the new UFC bantamweight champion. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Eddie Wineland, last victim of Renan Barao in the UFC, believes that the Brazilian will lose the bantamweight title next Saturday (February 1st), when he will face Urijah faber at UFC 169, in New Jersey, in the United States.
Wineland has already been defeated by both fighters in the past: in addition to losing to Barão in September 2013 by technical knockout, he was dominated by Faber in 2011 in the judges' decision. Knowing the characteristics of both men well, the North American is betting that the category belt will change hands.
“I think it will be a really good fight. Urijah is in full swing – he's older, but he's still improving. In his last fights, he looked like a monster. I don't want to diminish Renan, I like them both, but I'm going to choose Urijah on this one. He has everything and seems to be really well. This could be your turn”, said Wineland, at the press conference after UFC on Fox 10, an event in which he beat Yves Jabouin.
The fight between Faber and Barão will be the main attraction of UFC 169, an event that will feature another title fight with José Aldo, who defends his featherweight belt against Ricardo Lamas.
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