Ultimate anticipates and Cigano faces Francis Ngannou in the main fight of UFC Minneapolis

Cigano (left) faces Ngannou (right) in the UFC Minneapolis. Photo: Montagem SL MMA Press

Ultimate anticipated the return of Junior Gypsy to the octagon. The Brazilian, who was scheduled to face Francis Ngannou No. UFC 239, on July 06th, the Cameroonian will face off in the main fight of UFC Minneapolis, June 26th. The news of the change was released on the ESPN website in the USA and confirmed by the organization subsequently.

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The change of date for the confrontation between Cigano and Ngannou happened to replace the attraction at the show in the state of Minnesota, as Tyron woodley, which would face Robbie Lawler, was injured and is out of action. Despite several athletes offering to face Lawler, the former champion preferred to leave the card and wait for his rival to recover.

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Cigano x Ngannou

Going through a great phase in his career, Cigano has a professional record of 21 wins and five losses. The Brazilian won the three fights he had since July 2018, beating Blagoy Ivanov, Tai tuivasa e Derrick Lewis.

Just like the Brazilian, Ngannou is looking for the chance to fight for the heavyweight belt again. The Cameroonian, who has a record of 13 wins and three losses, competed for the division title in 2018, but was surpassed by Stipe Miocic. He comes from two consecutive victories against Curtis blaydes e Cain Velazquez.

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The expectation is that the winner of the duel will be the next challenger for the heavyweight belt, who will emerge from the rematch between Daniel Cormier e Stipe Miocic.