SAN ANTONIO – Albert Duraev already has his sights set on a possible subsequent opponent.
Minutes after his UFC on ESPN 43 win over Chidi Njokuani on Saturday, Duraev (16-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) advised MMA Junkie in a post-fight information convention he hopes to get matched in opposition to Brazilian middleweight and jiu-jitsu specialist Andre Muniz (23-5 MMA, 5-1 UFC).
“I need my subsequent battle in June or July,” Duraev mentioned. “I need to battle Brazilian man Andre Muniz. He’s held 15 rating. I desire a high 15. I can present a superb battle.”
Muniz, 33, doesn’t at present have a battle scheduled and at present sits at No. 13 within the promotion’s official rankings. Muniz tore via the ranks of the UFC middleweight division till he was submitted by Brendan Allen on Feb. 25. He has 19 finishes in 23 victories together with 15 submissions.
Some followers might have a look at the battle as jiu-jitsu vs. wrestling, however Duraev reminded it’s an MMA battle. He plans to deliver all disciplines to the desk.
“It’s placing if (I) want,” Duraev mentioned. “I can (use) wrestling, jiu-jitsu, sambo. I’m going to win.”
Duraev, 34, returned into the win column when he Chidi Njokuani (22-9 MMA, 2-2 UFC) by break up resolution (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). Previous to that, Duraev lost by TKO to Joaquin Buckley in June 2022.
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