Cigano is the underdog against Ngannou in the UFC Minneapolis. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook
With the intention of continuing his journey to regain the heavyweight belt, Junior Gypsy steps into the Octagon this Saturday, June 29th, at UFC Minneapolis, in the United States. At Target Center, the Brazilian, third in the ranking, will face the second placed, the Cameroonian Francis Ngannou. Whoever wins will be qualified to challenge the champion Daniel Cormier, owner of the belt.
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Cigano, 35 years old from Santa Catarina, is experiencing a positive moment in his career, having been undefeated in three fights. His most recent triumph came in March this year, when he knocked him out with punches Derrick Lewis at UFC 146, in the second round. Overall, the Brazilian's record is 21 wins and 5 losses. Despite the interesting numbers, Junior Gypsy is seen as an underdog, as it is valued at R$3,00 for every R$1,00 invested by you, according to the OddsShark.
Ngannou, 32 years old, has a record of 13 victories and 3 setbacks, coming from two victories over Caín Velásquez, with 26 seconds, and Curtis blaydes, with 45, in February 2019 and November last year, respectively. The African's favoritism, which can make you pocket R$ 1,38, is due to the fact that the most recent opponents were stronger athletes at the time.
The tendency is for the fight to reach the 5th and final round. Both fighters are very strong physically and their boxing skills stand out. They know how to use their hands well to hit their opponents.
Other main card fights
At flyweight, Jussier formiga, 34 years old, born in Natal, has a streak of 4 consecutive victories in a record of 23 wins and 5 losses. Interestingly, he has already faced the North American Joseph Benavidez in 2013 at UFC 28 and was defeated. Therefore, he has a higher betting odds, of R$2,45, against R$1,57 for his rival. Benavidez currently has 27 triumphs and 5 setbacks.
The veteran from São Paulo Demian Maia, 41 years old, goes all out on the fellow American Anthony Rocco Martin at welterweight. The Brazilian, unlike his compatriot mentioned in the paragraph above, is named as the favorite. If he gets the upper hand and wins his fight, the return will be R$ 1,54 to 1, indicates the OddsShark. His strong point is fighting on the ground. In February of this year, Demian submitted Lyman Good with a choke in the first round of UFC 144.
Check out the UFC Minneapolis odds and fights:
MAIN CARD
From 22pm, Brasília time:
Francis Ngannou (R$ 1,38) x (R$ 3,00) Junior Gypsy - Heavy weight
Jussier formiga (R$ 2,45) x (R$ 1,57) Joseph Benavidez - Flyweight
Demian Maia (R$ 1,54) x (R$ 2,50) Anthony Rocco Martin – Welterweight
RooseveltRoberts (R$ 1,35) x (R$ 3,20) Vinc Pichel – Welterweight
Drew dober (R$ 1,28) x (R$ 3,65) Marco Polo Reyes – Welterweight
Alonzo Menifield (R$ 1,31) x (R$ 3,45) Paul Craig – Light heavyweight
PRELIMINARY CARD
From 19pm, Brasília time:
Ricardo Carcacinha (R$ 1,32) x (R$ 3,35) JourneyNewson – Bantamweight
Erik Anders (R$ 1,28) x (R$ 3,65) Vinicius Mamute – Bantamweight
Jordan Griffin (R$ 1,28) x (R$ 3,70) Vince Murdock – Featherweight
Jared gordon (R$ 1,28) x (R$ 3,65) Dan Moret – Featherweight
Dalcha Lungiambula (R$ 1,87) x (R$ 1,87) Justin Ledet – Featherweight
emily whitmire (R$ 1,57) x (R$ 2,45) Amanda ribas – Strawweight
Maurice Greene (R$ 1,80) x (R$ 1,95) Junior Albini – Heavyweight
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