J. Formiga could be the first Brazilian to compete for the flyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook
The potiguar flyweight Jussier formiga He arrived at the UFC as one of the best in the world in the category. Former number one in several rankings, he debuted in the biggest organization in the world with a defeat, but recovered by passing Chris Cariaso in Jaraguá do Sul, in May. Now the Nova União representative is already thinking about the UFC belt.
In an interview with MMA Fighting, Formiga spoke about life's difficulties and preparation to face Joseph Benavidez. Asked if he believes he will receive the chance to compete for the belt he is in possession of, Demetrious Johnson If he wins next month's fight, the fighter seemed confident.
“I believe so,” said Formiga. But I try not to think about it too much, I prefer to focus on the fight itself. The preparation is being perfect. I will fight him in every aspect of the fight, I will put my heart there. He's one of the toughest guys in the division. If I win this fight, I will leave it up to the UFC to decide whether I will have the chance to fight for the title or not, but the possibility motivates me a lot.”
Ant faces Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Night 28, the next edition of UFC on national territory. The event will take place in Belo Horizonte and its main fight will be a duel between Glover Teixeira e Ryan bader.
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