NEWARK, N.J. – Jailton Almeida needs to get some tourism completed, and whereas he’s at it, kick some ass.
The UFC heavyweight contender is hoping to get matched up in opposition to Ciryl Gane in what many count on to be the UFC’s return to Paris in September. Almeida (21-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) known as out Gane following his fast submission win at Saturday’s UFC 302. He hopes to get the battle, however extra importantly, he simply hopes to get a spot on the cardboard no matter opponent.
“This week, I used to be in a position to see the Statue of Liberty, and it acquired my blood going, and I wish to see the Eiffel Tower now,” Almeida stated on the UFC 302 post-fight press convention. “I wish to begin doing a bit extra sightseeing, and it simply so occurs to be that Ciryl Gane might be going to be the primary occasion there. I wish to battle in Paris, regardless. If it’s Ciryl, nice. If he doesn’t wish to battle me, I’ll battle anyone there.”
If the UFC matches him up in opposition to the Frenchman, Almeida expects to submit him. He’s undecided if he might pull off what Jon Jones did, however given sufficient time, he’s certain he’d get the job completed earlier than the ultimate bell.
“A battle is at all times totally different, however I might be for certain on the lookout for the end,”
Almeida stated. “I don’t know if I might get it early like Jon Jones was in a position to as a result of I don’t assume Ciryl was anticipating that, however I can see myself ending him within the third spherical or fourth spherical if it’s a (five-round battle).”
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