Maldonado (photo) will have his first fight after leaving the UFC. Photo: UFC/Disclosure
This Friday afternoon (17) in Brazil, already at night in São Petersburgo (Russia), Fábio Maldonado will have the most important fight of his career against the legendary Fedor Emelianenko at the “Eurasian Fight Nights” event. After the official weigh-in of the event, Maldonado analyzed the confrontation and, despite assuming Fedor's favoritism, said that he and his team found gaps in his rival's game.
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“Fedor is good at everything, he is a complete fighter. Even kicking, he kicks hard. He does almost everything well, but he has gaps everywhere, too. Like every fighter, he has his flaws. He has a bit of a flaw in both his striking and his grappling. I know he's the favorite, but I've already talked to my team here, we have a plan and we'll wait tomorrow to see what happens. I know that saying it is much easier than doing it, but we are looking for the knockout”, said the “Caipira de Aço”. ” For journalists, the fight is 99% for him. For me and my team it's 50 to 50. Both can take down with one punch. He has more history, he has more victories, but we have a plan. I say the fight is 50 to 50. Of course I would bet on myself. I have no doubt,” he added.
Fábio Maldonado and Fedor Emelianenko duel in the main fight of “Eurasian Fight Nights”, this Friday (17), in São Petersburgo (Russia). The duel will be the legendary former PRIDE champion's second since returning from retirement, the first in his home country. Maldonado will have his first fight since leaving the UFC, and once again moving up to the heavyweight category.
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