J. Cigano (photo) is second in the heavyweight rankings. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
junior gypsy did not like the recent statements made by Fabricio Werdum and criticized the stance of the current UFC heavyweight champion, which he classified as not befitting the position he occupies.
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Shortly after winning the title, Werdum stated that he would like to have a rematch against Velasquez, which was promptly met by the UFC, which has already confirmed that the duel will take place.
For Cigano, Werdum does not have the right to choose who his next opponent will be, as he felt harmed by the choice. Without being able to fight for the belt, the former champion will face alistair overeem, in December. “Werdum is matchmakers from the UFC? In my opinion, with this statement he demonstrated that he does not belong in the position he occupies, he has now arrived there and now wants to choose to fight? I'm coming from an injury, not a defeat, I could fight for the title, anyway I think I have a very exciting fight ahead of me and I'm happy, especially because I already have a date to return to action, regardless of who I'm against", said Cigano, in an interview on the “Combate” channel website.
Cigano stated that he sees no point in a rematch between Werdum and Velasquez, despite making it clear that he will watch the fight when it happens. “I didn't see much point in that, because, in the fight they had, Werdum was really superior, and Velasquez wasn't an absolute champion in the category with many title defenses to be able to justify this immediate rematch. But, do what? Either way, I think it has everything to be a very good fight to watch, and I will definitely be doing it the day it happens,” he declared.
the fight between Fabricio Werdum e Cain Velazquez There is no official date for it to happen. Cigano will face Overeem on December 19th, in the main fight of UFC on FOX 17.
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