Júnior Cigano is favorite against Derrick Lewis at UFC Wichita

Cigano is favorite to face Lewis. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

After José Aldo e Anderson Silva, it's time to Junior Gypsy climb into the octagon. Next Saturday (09), the Santa Catarina native challenges the North American Derrick Lewis in the heavyweight category. The fight will be the main attraction of the UFC Wichita, an event that takes place in the state of Kansas (USA).

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Coming from two consecutive victories, the last being over the Australian Tai tuivasa In December last year, Cigano had a record of 20 positive results and 5 negative results. It is worth remembering that the Brazilian was already UFC champion in the heavyweight category, in 2011, when he defeated then champion Caín Velásquez. For bookmakers, Junior Gypsy is seen as a favorite to win, being valued at R$ 1,47 for every R$ 1,00 invested by you, indicates the oddsshark.

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On the other side, Derrick Lewis also has an interesting repertoire, having 21 wins and 6 losses. The difference is that 'The Black Beast' comes from a setback to number one in the category, Daniel Cormier, in November 2018. At the time, he was submitted in the second round, with a choke. Even though he is in third place in the UFC rankings, Lewis is an underdog in the betting. A win for him pays R$2,70. Ah, Cigano is 8th in the rankings.

Serginho Moraes and Elizeu Capoeira

The Panther, nickname Sergio Moraes, is another Brazilian fighting in Wichita on Saturday. He faces the American Anthony Rocco Martin at welterweight on the preliminary card. The 36-year-old from São Paulo hasn't left the octagon defeated in two engagements, totaling 2 wins, one defeat and three draws. In September last year, he defeated American Ben Saunders with a submission, via a hand triangle.

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Anthony Rocco is also going through a good moment, with 15 positive results and 4 negative results. At the end of 2018, in December, Uncle Sam's representative defeated Jake matthews, from Australia.

Still according to the oddsshark, the Australian has the lowest price for the fight, R$1,47, against R$2,70 of the estimated value for the Brazilian.

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Yes, Elizeu Capoeira, 32 years old from Paraná, has a fight ahead against Californian Curtis Millender, 31 years old, in the welterweight division. Here, in this duel, it is difficult to make a prediction. The two fighters have very even odds at bookmakers. The home owner, seen as the favorite, makes a profit of R$1,83, just R$0,07 less than the visitor. Their cartels are similar. Without losing since 2015, with 6 consecutive victories, Elizeu has 20 wins and 4 losses, while Millender, undefeated in 9 fights, has a record of 17 wins and 3 losses.