J. Cigano (photo) is second in the heavyweight rankings. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
With 75% of his 16 victories achieved by knockout or technical knockout, Junior Gypsy He is considered one of the most dangerous fighters in Ultimate. The Brazilian, however, has not taken an opponent to the canvas since his last triumph, over Mark Hunt, in May 2013. Therefore, just a few days away from facing Stipe Miocic In the main fight of UFC on FOX 13, Cigano spoke about his relationship with stand-up fighting and revealed that he misses knocking out knockouts.
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“The longing for knockouts is immense. It's an inexplicable feeling, you train so much, for three or four months, to get to a fight, put together a good sequence and see your opponent falling, feeling the blow... It's a wonderful feeling, in my opinion. And I want to feel that again”, said the Brazilian in an interview with the official UFC YouTube channel.
Regarding the fight against Miocic, which takes place this Saturday (13), Cigano highlighted his main advantages for the fight and analyzed his rival's style. “The big advantage I have over other heavyweights is that I'm faster. Miocic is also a fast guy who has a boxing style. So, I’ll have to keep up with my speed to escape the blows”, he pondered.
This Saturday (13), in Phoenix (USA), Junior Gypsy faces Stipe Miocic in the main fight of UFC on FOX 13. A former heavyweight champion, the Brazilian has a professional record of 16 wins and three losses. The North-American of Croatian descent has a record of 12 triumphs and just one setback.
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