Junior Gypsy e Fabricio Werdum face each other in MMA without gloves. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the final stretch to finally meet after 15 years of their first meeting, Junior Gypsy e Fabricio Werdum generate good expectations for martial arts fans. Scheduled to debut in MMA without gloves, the athletes will star in Gamebred Bare Knuckle MMA this Friday (8), in a duel held in Florida and compete for a place to compete for the organization's heavyweight belt.
In a clash of styles, the Brazilians face each other in a duel lasting five rounds, lasting five minutes each. Without provocation, Cigano and Werdum chose to adopt a respectful stance and put their rivalry aside.
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Looking to repeat the feat accomplished at UFC 90, Junior Gypsy puts on the gloves again a year after his last appearance. Coming from a defeat, the athlete expresses confidence for the confrontation and displays an exemplary physique on the eve of the event. At 39 years old, the former UFC heavyweight champion can achieve 14 knockouts in his career and open up a large advantage over his compatriot.
Away longer, Fabricio Werdum shows anxiety to deliver great confrontations again. Embittered by an unsuccessful fight in his last appearance, the gaucho has experience to avenge the defeat he suffered in 2008. In search of another title in his career, 'Vai Cavalo', as he is known, can prove that age is just a detail in MMA. The athlete recently turned 46 years old.
Junior Gypsy (left) won first duel with Fabricio Werdum (dir). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In addition to the Brazilians, other former UFC fighters will be present at the event
Thirsty to fight, Maki Pitolo remains active even after dismissal from Ultimate. A member of the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg), the North American faces Joel Bauman. The controversial Brandon davis also performs again and seeks to return to the path of victories against Ago Huskic; In the penultimate fight of the night, Anthony Njokuani faces Brandon Jenkins.
Gamebred Bareknuckle 5 technical sheet: Cigano x Werdum
Order date: September 08th, 2023
Timetable: From 21pm (Brasília time)
Location: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, Combat Channel (the entire card) on TV and CombatePlay (entire card) online
EVENT CARD:
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Junior Gypsy x Fabricio Werdum
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Brandon Jenkins x Anthony Njokuani
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Irwin Rivera x Joshua Weems
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Ago Huskic x Brandon davis
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Reggie Northrup x Cody Herbert
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Joe Penafiel x Joey Ruquet
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Shahzaib Rindh x Carlos Guerra
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Joel Bauman x Maki Pitolo
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