“No one wants to see that” – Jailton Almeida clowned for calling out Ciryl Gane after suffocating performance against Derrick Lewis at UFC Sao Paulo
Jailton Almeida is primed for a top 5 opponent. He issued a challenge to the former champion and No. 1 contender Ciryl Gane after fighting at UFC Sao Paulo.
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Jailton Almeida calls outs Ciryl Gane after his victory over Derrick Lewis (via Imago)
The main event of the UFC Sao Paulo card featured heavyweight fighters Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis. Almeida’s overpowering performance, in which he controlled the fight for an astonishing 21 minutes and 10 seconds, drew the attention of MMA fans worldwide. After defeating Derrick Lewis, Almeida, popularly known as ‘Malhadinho,’ lost no time making a bold callout. This callout featured the top contender in the UFC’s heavyweight division, Ciryl Gane.
However, his mention of Ciryl Gane has elicited varied reactions from fans and the MMA community. During his post-fight interview, Almeida expressed his desire to face Ciryl Gane next, stating:
I am gonna call out a name here. I want Ciryl Gane. I'll fight in Paris. We can do it in Salvador. Wherever. I am ready. Let's do it, Ciryl Gane.Jailton Almeida in the post-fight interview
Despite Almeida’s confidence, many questioned his choice to call out Gane. This was especially a bold callout following his failure to finish heavyweight veteran Derrick Lewis. Some fans were skeptical, considering Almeida’s performance against Lewis as evidence that he wasn’t ready for a fighter of Gane’s caliber. Others questioned Almeida’s overall training for such a high-profile bout. They questioned if he had done enough to earn a fight against a strong contender like Gane.
The MMA world debated this surprising turn of events as Almeida’s future in the heavyweight class remains uncertain. Fight fans, however, eagerly await the UFC’s decision on his next opponent. Nevertheless, it remains an exciting fight in terms of the matchup.
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Fight fans react to Jailton Almeida’s callout to Ciryl Gane after defeating Derrick Lewis
Jailton Almeida’s victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC Sao Paulo was a dominant one. However, fight fans were taken aback when ‘Malhadinho’ issued a bold callout to Ciryl Gane. Almeida’s performance demonstrated great grappling abilities and controlled the fight for an astonishing 21 minutes and 10 seconds. This fight was not what fans and fellow athletes hoped for. His audacious challenge to Gane, on the other hand, sparked a firestorm of comments in the MMA world.
Fight fans took to social media to voice their frustrations and disappointments. They didn’t get to see either the vicious knockout power of the Black Beast or the great submission expertise of Almeida. This fight was a disappointment in the eyes of fight fans and even athletes. This is the reason that fight fans were outraged about his callout. Here are some of the fan reactions to Almeida’s callout of Ciryl Gane:
Fight fans anxiously expect the UFC’s answer after Almeida’s callout aroused much interest and expectation. It will be interesting to see how things go for Almeida after this performance.
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