The debut in Ultimate on a numbered card could attract the attention of several fighters and, with André Fialho, is no different. This Saturday (22), the Portuguese debuts in the organization against Michael Pereira in the UFC 270 and will have the opportunity to confirm the expectations created by your hiring.
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In an exclusive interview with the SUPER FIGHTS no 'YouTube', Fialho analyzed Michel's different style and stated that his style could prevail so that the Brazilian will have a 'short night' at the event.
“On the one hand, he's a great fighter – explosive, fast, tall, long – and it's going to be a great fight. But I think he does a lot of unnecessary things and I think the style can be dangerous against me. If my hand connects, it'll be a short night for him. I want to enjoy everything. I think it’s a great show,” said André.
Fialho even says that he only expected a fight in February and, after the Russian left muslim salikhov of the duel against Michael Pereira, I knew I could make weight and do great organization.
“My fight before signing with the UFC was for 'Dana White Lookin' for a Fight', but Dana couldn't make it to the show and I didn't get my contract. But I realized that I wouldn't go back without signing. I was sad, but my manager told me I was ready. I had a date to fight in February, but I found out that I could fight in the next event and I started to lose weight from then on”, added the Portuguese.
Loophole in the 'Paraense Voador' game
André Fialho revealed what he expects from the confrontation against Michael Pereira. Asked about the 'dream outcome' in the clash, the Portuguese stated that the goal is to make the 'hand come in' and deliver a knockout. Still, he just wants to enjoy every moment of his debut.
“My team saw flaws on the ground. But I like to trade standing up and I've seen some standing failures too and people will have to wait and see. When I think about the outcome of the fight, I can only see a KO (knockout) for my side. I have been imagining this in my head and enjoying the moment”, he analyzed.
Desire to face Chimaev
Great promise in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.), Khamzat Shimaev It is a 'target of desire' for countless Ultimate athletes. And with André Fialho, is no different. Despite being on the eve of his debut, the Portuguese revealed that he has big plans for his future and highlighted his interest in facing the Swede in his future in Dana White's franchise.
“I feel like I have everything to be champion and best in the world. There is a fighter that I am motivated to fight, which is Khamzat Shimaev. He's someone I want to face. I'm dying to rip his head off. It’s a division full of talent, with a lot of good athletes, and I’m very happy to finally be here,” he concluded.
Fighter History
With stints in Bellator and PFL, André Fialho will finally make his Ultimate debut. At 27 years old, the fighter is on a streak of four consecutive victories and has a record of 14 positive results and three negative results. He knocked out Stefan Sekulic in his last performance, which took place in October 2021, at UAE Warriors.
