Y. de Castro (left) and C. Boi (right) face each other tensely before the UFC Fight Island 4. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
It turned sour. Representative of the co-main fight of UFC Fight Island 4, which takes place this Saturday (3), in Abu Dhabi, Carlos Boi rejected compliance with yorgan de castro and promoted a tense look this Friday (2). With the promise of a violent fight, the athletes almost touched and were removed by the company president, Dana White.
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During the week, both Carlos and Yorgan guaranteed that the confrontation would unlikely go to the judges' decision. Representatives of the heavyweights (up to 120,2kg), the athletes need to win to continue their journey towards the top of the category.
In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS, Boi, who arrives at his second appearance with the Ultimate gloves this weekend, stated that the confrontation will be bloody. Close to his 10th fight as a professional in MMA, the Bahian is known for his striking and knockout power. In his debut, 'Boi' ended up defeated by Sergey Spivak by points, in a controversial result.
Representative of Cape Verde, Castro is also feared for his strength in his fists. The athlete was undefeated in his career until his last match, when he ended up defeated by Greg hardy, in May. Now, the heavyweight has seven fights, with six victories and one setback.
The main fight of UFC Fight Island 4 will arrange a meeting for Holly holm e Irene aldana. Representatives of the bantamweights (up to 61,2kg.), the North Americans seek a positive result for a future challenge to Amanda nunes, division champion.
See the look between the athletes
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