Malhadinho backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Jailton Malhadinho returns to action at UFC 321. This Saturday (25), in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the Brazilian faces Alexander Volkov , in an extremely important heavyweight bout (up to 120,2 kg). As the winner could be the next challenger for the category title, the athlete will also be keeping an eye on the main event, between champion Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane , and has a formed opinion about it.
In an interview with UFC Brazil, Malhadinho, like any other fan of the sport, gave his prediction for the main event. According to the Brazilian, Aspinall is the favorite not only because he's a high-level and well-rounded fighter, but also because he's hungry for greatness. On the other hand, the Bahia native points out that Gane isn't as committed to MMA as other professionals and, therefore, should come out on top in the duel.
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"It's actually going to be a close fight between Aspinall and Gane, but Aspinall is more determined to win. I think Aspinall will win. Gane was very distracted, he didn't know what day he was going to fight, when he was going to fight, and so on. Aspinall, wanting to make history, is more determined, more eager to win. I think Aspinall will win this fight," said the UFC top contender.
Win in the crosshairs
This wasn't the first time Jailton Malhadinho clashed with Ciryl Gane . Before the UFC 321 fights were announced, the Brazilian expressed interest in facing the former interim champion of the division and, as he received no response, implied that Gane had backed away from his challenge.
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