R. Carvalho goes for his fourth title fight against G. Mousasi at Bellator 200. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Raphael Carvalho
With three title defenses, the Bellator middleweight champion, Raphael Carvalho claims that facing the veteran Gegard Mousasi It will be one of the biggest challenges of your career. The fighters will perform in the main fight of Bellator 200 this Friday (25th) in London.
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The Brazilian, in an interview during Bellator's media day, said that he has always been an underdog in his fights and even though he is the current champion, against the former UFC fighter, Mousasi continues to be the underdog. He believes that this 'fame' is due to his humble personality, and prefers that his performances speak for him.
“Every fighter promotes themselves in a different way and I like to show what I can do. I don't like to talk bad about my opponents. I have respect for my opponents and I show what I can do in the cage”, he explained.
About the fight with Gegard Mousasi, the Brazilian says he will have to reinvent himself. “In this fight, I see this as the hardest fight for me. Because with each fight I reinvented myself and, in this fight, I see myself having to use everything I know”, explained Carvalho.
Raphael Carvalho He has a record of 13 fights, with 12 wins and one loss. The champion is coming off knockout victories over Melvin Manhoef and Alessio Sakara.
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