Lighter, Pezão seeks to surprise Cain Velasquez at UFC 160

Focused on seizing the biggest opportunity of his career, Antonio Pezão continues training hard to face Cain Velsquez at UFC 160. The Brazilian, who will have a rematch against his tormentor in his Octagon debut, is counting on a change in his physical preparation to surprise the champion and manage to take the heavyweight title.

Known for being one of the strongest athletes in the division, the athlete from Paraíba opted to cut weight and try to increase his speed in the duel. “I'm very well conditioned. I've been training at 124kg, so I'm much lighter than usual. I feel faster to execute strikes, but I still have the same power”, said Pezão, who believes in the benefits of cutting weight.

“I'm in great condition. It's the first time I've tried this lighter training experience, and I'm really pleased with it. I intend to enter the Octagon weighing no more than 123kg. Even though I'm a little drier, I'll be at least 15kg heavier than my opponent”, he revealed.

The fight between Cain Velazquez e Antonio Pezão, valid for the heavyweight belt, will be the main attraction of UFC 160, an event that takes place next Saturday (25), in Las Vegas, in the United States. In addition to Pezão, the fight program features two Brazilians in action: In the second most important fight of the night, junior gypsy face Mark Hunt, While Glover Teixeira returns to the octagon to measure up against James Te Huna. Check out the full show card below:

Main Card

Cain Velazquez vs. Antonio Pezão;

junior gypsy vs. Mark Hunt;

James Te Huna vs. Glover Teixeira;

T.J. Grant vs. Gray Maynard;

Donald Cerrone vs. KJ Noons;

Preliminary Card

Mike pyle vs. Rick Story;

Dennis Bermudez vs. Max Holloway;

Colton Smith vs. Robert whittaker;

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Abel Trujillo;

Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Stephen Thompson;

Brian Bowles vs. George Roop;

Estevan Payan vs. Jeremy Stephens.