Pezão returns to fight in Russia after leaving the UFC (Photo: UFC)
The Brazilian Antonio Pezão he already has an opponent for his second fight after leaving the UFC. He will face Vitaly Minakov, on June 2nd, in a heavyweight duel at Fight Nights Global, a Russian event that will be held in Saint Petersburg. After losing by knockout to Roy Nelson In his last fight for Ultimate, Pezão fought for Titov Boxing Promotions and ended up defeated by Ivan Shtyrkov, by decision, after a balanced duel.
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Minakov became famous when he won the Bellator heavyweight belt, but ended up leaving the North American promotion after contractual problems, which prevented him from fighting for the UFC. Even though he was stripped of the Bellator title, he remains undefeated with 19 wins and no losses. Since leaving the event led by Scott Coker, the Russian has won five fights, with three submissions and two knockouts. He is coming off a knockout triumph over DJ Linderman at Fight Nights Global.
Pezão, in turn, had the greatest moment of his Strikeforce career, when he beat the legendary Fedor Emelianenko. In the UFC, he even challenged for the title against Cain Velazquez, after a streak of victories over Travis Browne and alistair overeem, but was knocked out by the North American. He comes from four consecutive defeats – his last triumph was at UFC 190, in August 2015 against Soa Palelei.
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