Rodrigo Minotauro is confident in Cigano's victory at UFC 131 - Photo: Sherdog
Even though there is still no set date for his return to the UFC, the Brazilian Rodrigo Minotauro is attentive to what happens in the organization. The athlete commented on the possible confrontation between Anderson Silva e Georges St-Pierre, in addition to the combat between Junior Gypsy e Brock Lesnar, scheduled for next June at UFC 131.
Regarding the confrontation between Anderson and St-Pierre, considered by UFC president, Dana White (remember here), Minotauro recognizes the Canadian's qualities by highlighting his refined takedown game and his versatility in ground fighting. However, the heavyweight believes that Anderson's talent should prevail once again inside the octagon.
“St-Pierre is an excellent wrestler and has excellent jiu-jitsu, but Anderson is stronger, faster and has a great chance of knocking him out,” said Minotauro.
Regarding your pupil's next appointment Junior Gypsy, Minotauro bets on the technical superiority of the 26-year-old from Santa Catarina. While Cigano has been undefeated for seven fights in his career, six of them in the UFC, Lesnar is coming off a defeat to Cain Velazquez, at UFC 121, in his last fight as champion of the event.
“Lesnar can’t stop him. Cigano is one of the best heavyweight strikers in the UFC, and is also prepared to defend the former champion's takedown game. I think he will surprise a lot of people by winning by submission,” he concluded.
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