junior gypsy (photo) is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @eaglefcmma
In an interview with the podcast Fabricio Werdum, the former heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg.) of the UFC, junior gypsy, chose his favorites in the history of MMA and commented on the fighting style of Jon Jones, considered by many to be the best of all time.
The Brazilian, who currently competes in 'bare-knuckle boxing', named six names that, in his opinion, stood out in the sport: Anderson Silva, Fedor Emelianenko, Rodrigo Minotauro, Wanderlei Silva, Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre.
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"Anderson Silva it was the biggest. Just look at the results. Doing what he did was sensational. Until recently he was the record holder for consecutive victories. Fedor (Emelianenko) was outstanding. His rivalry with the Minotaur and all the fights he had were magical. I saw it on TV. The show itself was for the fighter. Wanderlei (Silva), Minotauro, Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre”, stated Cigano.
Gypsy praises Jon Jones
The Bahian also analyzed the secret of Jon Jones, who dominated the UFC's light heavyweight (up to 93kg) category for almost a decade and now holds the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) title. For Cigano, 'Bones' is intelligent and knows how to use his physical advantage well.
"Jon Jones is very intelligent. He uses his 2m15 wingspan very well. It's an arm that never ends. That's why he uses his elbows well. In general, like St-Pierre, he has an intelligent way of fighting. If you want to go to the ground, he stays standing. If you want to stand, he takes you to the ground”, he praised.
Cigano, who has a record of 21 wins and ten losses in MMA, made his debut in bare-knuckle boxing with his debut against himself Fabricio Werdum. Now, the former UFC champion must face Alan belcher for the final of the tournament.
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