It's time for the long-awaited UFC Rio, an event that takes place soon at the HSBC Arena, in the capital of Rio. To heat up expectations for the main fights, three experts spoke about their expectations for the show's main fights. The fighters Jose aldo, Lyoto Machida e Junior Gypsy analyze the battles between Rodrigo Minotauro against Brendan Schaub, Mauricio Shogun before Forrest griffin and the title fight between Anderson Silva e Yushin Okami
Check out each expert’s analysis below.:
Rodrigo Minotauro vs. Brendan Schaub
junior gypsy – UFC athlete, heavyweight title challenger and training partner of Minotauro
The most anticipated main fight of the night will be Minotauro. Four, five months ago he couldn't even walk and today he's ready to fight. He has undergone three surgeries in the last year and has had more than 25 operations in his career. I followed his training and his willpower. I can say that victory will be his. Schaub is a new boy, who comes from good victories, but Minotauro finishes.
Lyoto Machida – UFC athlete and former light heavyweight champion
The whole crowd is for Brazil, but with Rodrigo's fight we're worried. But the Brazilian Rocky Balboa (nicknamed Minotauro for being able to absorb harsh punishments and win comeback fights) will show why he is known this way.
José Aldo – UFC featherweight champion
I'm going to submit Minotauro, a guy I grew up watching fight, he inspired me to get to where I am today.
Mauricio Shogun vs. Forrest griffin
junior gypsy – UFC athlete and heavyweight title challenger
I'll take Shogun. When Shogun lost to Forrest he was still adapting to the (UFC) rules. Today he is already feeling comfortable and will show Griffin who the Shogun is. He is one of the best in the history of the light heavyweight division. The Brazilian will win by knockout
Lyoto Machida – UFC athlete and former light heavyweight champion
Shogun and Forrest will be a very competitive fight. Shogun is the favorite, but Forrest has a lot of resistance and will fight until the end. It's difficult to make any predictions.
José Aldo – UFC featherweight champion
Shogun is more of a fighter and wins by knockout
Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami
junior gypsy – UFC athlete and heavyweight title challenger
Okami is a dangerous guy! I've already spoken to some people who trained with him, but Anderson is that thing, he completely dominates his opponent. I'm willing to bet that he pulls another rabbit out of his hat and will surprise everyone with a blow to win the fight.
Lyoto Machida – UFC athlete and former light heavyweight champion
Anderson has a big advantage technically, but Okami has good versatility and can surprise
José Aldo – UFC featherweight champion
Okami is a great fighter, but Anderson has no comparison. I'm betting on Anderson's knockout in the second round.
Check out the full event card below:
Main Card
Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami – Valid fight for the middleweight belt;
Forrest griffin vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua;
Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub;
Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson;
Luiz “Banha” Cane vs. Stanislav Nedkov;
Preliminary Card
Spencer Fisher vs. Thiago tavares;
Dan Miller vs. Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares;
David Mitchell vs. Paulo thiago;
Raphael Assunção vs. Johnny Eduardo;
Erick silva vs. Luis “Beição” Ramos;
Felipe “Sertanejo” Arantes vs. Yuri “Marajó” Alcântara;
Yves Jabouin vs. Ian Loveland.
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