The Brazilian junior gypsy was the owner of the UFC heavyweight belt until the end of 2012. On that occasion, he ended up defeated by Cain Velazquez and lost the title in a unanimous decision by the judges. Back to the octagon, next Saturday (25), to face Mark Hunt, the Brazilian hopes for a new chance to fight at the top of the category, but does not take his focus off the clash against the New Zealand fighter.
“Of course I want a new opportunity to fight for the belt, but I need to focus on Hunt”, said Júnior during the show’s Media Day, held last Thursday.
For the clash against Hunt, who like the Brazilian is a striking specialist and has won four consecutive matches, Cigano hopes to use his greater mobility to leave the Octagon with victory. “I'm faster than Hunt, I trust my boxing and I believe I can win by knockout,” he concluded.
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