Cigano challenges Werdum: 'Get ready, because now it's between us!'

Art published by Cigano was sent by a Russian fan and illustrator. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The Brazilian Junior Gypsy certainly celebrated as much as the man himself Fabricio Werdum the victory of the UFC heavyweight belt by the gaucho last Saturday (13). Practically ruled out of a hypothetical fourth fight with the former champion Cain Velazquez, Cigano saw his dream of fighting for the title again benefit from Werdum's triumph in Mexico and wasted no time, taking to social media and launching a public challenge to his compatriot.

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Cigano praises Werdum's performance in victory and recognizes: 'The result was good for me'

“I haven't said anything yet about the great victory that Werdum achieved against Velásquez. Werdum is to be congratulated, he fought like a true champion and showed tremendous evolution, not only fighting on his feet but also in his strategy. Since we fought in 2008, he has dedicated himself to becoming UFC champion, showing focus and perseverance throughout these years. And he got the result he deserved. I congratulate him and his team. Now, get ready, because it's between us! I'm going after this belt #WerdumVsDosSantos2”, wrote the fighter on his official profile. Instagram, along with a stylized drawing sent by Russian illustrator Farhad Kireev.

Last weekend, at the press conference that followed UFC 188, the name of Cigano was appointed by President Dana White as one of the favorites to be the challenger in the new champion's first title defense Fabricio Werdum. In addition to him, the name of the Belarusian Andrei Arlovski was also mentioned by the manager. The two Brazilians already faced each other in 2007, with Cigano winning by technical knockout in a devastating display, which ended up causing Werdum's dismissal from Ultimate.

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