With two title bouts on the high of the cardboard,
UFC 276 is undoubtedly one of many years most highly-anticipated
occasions.
However for the Brazilian viewers, one combat is drawing much more
consideration than the 2 championship pairings. Given their previous
historical past within the kickboxing ring, there’s a respectable chance
that Alex
Pereira may very well be subsequent in line for a shot at Israel
Adesanya’s middleweight belt if each males are victorious at UFC
276. Because of this, Brazilian followers are intrigued by Pereira’s matchup
with Sean
Strickland, who enters Saturday’s occasion on a six-fight successful
streak.
Forward of “Poatan” vs. Strickland, a number of Brazilian trainers and
fighters weighed in on the pivotal middleweight contest:
Bruno
Silva: I actually don’t like this Strickland man. He simply talks
trash and disrespects opponents. I´m actually cheering for ‘Poatan’
to take his head off. Not solely as a result of ‘Poatan’ defeated me, however
for his respectful demeanor exterior of the cage. That made me
respect him much more after our combat. Additionally as a result of I actually imagine
that, in the end, we’ll meet once more. This time nonetheless, in a
five-round combat for the belt.
Ronaldo
Souza: Strickland is a really unusual man to combat towards, however I
imagine ‘Poatan’ will include a fantastic technique to beat him. I
educated with ‘Poatan’ and confirmed some jiu-jitsu abilities to him. This
man is sort of a sponge. He learns very quick and may be very humble. All
the elements to be a champion.
Rafael
Cordeiro (Kings MMA head coach): Strickland went to Kings a
couple of instances and did powerful sparring with [Marvin] Vettori. He’s
very exhausting to spar towards. Lengthy vary, very aggressive, all the time
strolling ahead. ‘Poatan’ is the favourite, however I don’t visualize an
simple combat.
Fabricio
Werdum: Strickland went to Kings a few instances. Someday I
referred to as him as much as spar with me and he stated no. After that, each
time I noticed him in Kings, I didn’t say hey, I simply kicked his
butt. An actual fighter cannot select sparring companions. Many instances,
Beneil [Dariush], [Marvin] Vettori, and Kelvin
Gastelum educated with me whereas I weighed 242 kilos. I imagine
he’ll attempt to take ‘Poatan’ down, however ‘Poatan’ will use his muay
Thai to use stress and Strickland will [fight scared].
Mano Santana (Karate coach of Pitbull brothers): I had the
alternative to spend some days with ‘Poatan’. Moreover being a
grasp of distance management and a gifted striker. ‘Poatan’ is admittedly
studious about combating. This man talks about combating methods
from breakfast till when he goes to sleep. I imagine Strickland is
a really powerful opponent, however a great match up for him.”
Paulo
Filho: ‘Poatan’ must adapt to MMA slightly extra. He was
simply examined towards strikers. I believe Strickland is an effective combat
for him, since this man is a brawler. A foul combat for him could be
somebody who would not settle for buying and selling punches and take him down and
management him on the bottom. That is not the case with Strickland.
Vinicio Antony: ‘Poatan’ should management the gap and keep away from brawls
like he did with ‘Blindado’ and use his low kicks to hassle
Strickland … ‘Poatan’ is extra technical. If he makes use of the fitting
technique, he might win simply, but when he repeats what he did towards
‘Blindado,’ he might get knocked out or smashed in three rounds.
