J. Bilharinho is undefeated as a professional in six fights. Photo: Leonardo Fabri/Disclosure
Touted as one of the great promises of Brazilian MMA, young Jonas Bilharinho, just 24 years old, could make history on the national circuit this Saturday (10). Scheduled to face Fabiano Soldado in the Jungle Fight 76, Jonas, who is already the organization's bantamweight champion, could become the first athlete in history to hold two belts in the biggest event in Latin America.
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Despite the great achievement at stake, “Speed”, as he is known, guarantees that he will not take anxiety to the cage, keeping your style centered during the important combat. “It is, without a doubt, a historic milestone that I really want for my career and for my team, but I have zero anxiety. Any feeling can get in my way when fighting, my best characteristic is knowing how to stay cool as an athlete”, declared the Team Nogueira athlete.
Jonas also said he considered the change of category as a negative factor. “I think this change will be positive, I will wear out less and become stronger and faster than the rest of the category”, analyzed the fighter, who has a professional record of five wins and one loss, and is considering remaining as a featherweight if achieve your first victory in the new division.
The duel between Jonas Bilharinho and Fabiano Soldado will be the third to last on the card of Jungle Fight 76, scheduled for this Saturday (11), at Ginásio Prudente de Morais, in Itu (SP). The main fights of the night will also feature two title fights: between Erika Almeida and Jennifer Gonzales in the strawweight division and between Bruno Lopes and José Suavecito for the vacant welterweight title.
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