Napão promises to go for the knockout against Shawn Jordan

Brazilian black belt wants victory to be among the top 10 in the heavyweight rankings

G. Napão (photo) promises victory by knockout at UFC 166. Photo: Disclosure

G. Napão (photo) promises victory by knockout at UFC 166. Photo: Disclosure

Few fighters stepped into the Octagon as many times in 2013 as Gabriel Napao. With a year of two wins and one loss, the Brazilian wants to defeat Shawn Jordan at UFC 166, next Saturday (19), to close the season in style.

“My goal is to improve in all areas and I know I'm ready for whatever direction this fight takes, and I can always dictate the pace, even though he's an explosive guy too. The objective is to leave the octagon with a knockout victory, but if the fight takes place on the ground, I am fully capable of seeking a submission”, assures Napão.

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Napão weighs in on the main fight

Former heavyweight title challenger, Gabriel Napao He is looking to once again have the chance to be at the top of the UFC, and this Saturday he will watch the fight between the two best in his category up close. Junior Gypsy e Cain Velazquez make the trilogy by title.

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“Without a doubt, this will be a very even fight and difficult to bet on a winner, as there is a victory for each side. If Cigano bets on his boxing, he has a great chance of getting a knockout, but I believe Velasquez will avoid that and end up winning on points. But the most important thing is that it will be a great fight”, he says. Gabriel Napao.

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