With Jon Jones’ reign coming to an end, former Brazilian fighter claims to have been impressed by the young man’s talent in training and predicts dominance in the division
The former heavyweight champion of UFCthe Brazilian Junior Gypsy, revealed that he follows the category that shined, even after it stopped. Currently led by Jon Jonesthe former fighter believes that the end of the North American could be near because of the Russian Sergei Pavlovich.
“I had the opportunity to train with him and he is very tough, brother. He’s going to scare a lot of people in there. He’s going to be a star, he’s going to dominate this division soon and he’s only getting better.”stated Junior Gypsy, during an interview with the podcast “Trocação Franca”. Furthermore, the former fighter made a point of praising Jailton Malhadinhowho is getting closer to a possible title fight, but maintaining his opinion about his former training partner.
“Malhadinho is doing very well in every way and I hope he continues like this. But I’ve had the personal experience of training and such, to know how difficult it is to train with Pavlovich, and that’s why I’m saying this. He’s super tough, you know?”concluded the former category champion. Sergei Pavlovich He is currently second in the division rankings, having accumulated six consecutive victories, all by knockout.
Source: sportbuzz
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