Hello and happy new year, boys and girls!It’s Monday again, which means it’s time for the Brazil Beat edition, the first of 2024 in fact!The weekly roundup of all the news from the Brazilian fight network (from UFC and beyond), all accumulated in a single position through one server. .
To kick off this year, we have some cryptic quotes from gentle heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, who is hoping to have a negative-free 2024. Meanwhile, all competitor Johnny Walker is a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev. We also have Renato Moicano chasing down Paddy. Pimblett and much more. So let’s get into it.
The UFC light heavyweight champion will soon have some news for his fans, but for now he’s just looking to build anticipation. On his official Instagram account, Alex Pereira let his fans know that he will be taking a vacation on the beaches of Santa Catarina (southern Brazil) before resuming his training.
However, the Brazilian says it may not be long before he returns to training as there may be something on the horizon.
“Hey, guys. Good morning. I’m in Balneario, at Brava Beach. I’m going for a swim pretty soon. I’ll let the waves wash away all the negativity so I can start this year 100%. I’ll focus on training because there is some news coming up soon. It’ll be out very soon. Stay alert.”
Surely that means an opponent to protect his title, right?Maybe Jamahal Hill is healthy and has a title shot?Is Alex Pereira taking a quick step towards heavyweights?I guess anything goes.
Speaking of UFC champions, we’re moving on from Alex Pereira to bantamweight, as former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is interested in taking on yet another ex-title holder, too.
In a brief verbal exchange with Portal do Vale Tudo (translated as Bloody Elbow), “Deus da Guerra” expressed his interest in facing Cody Garbrandt, in an attack that the Brazilian believes will be exciting for fans.
“It would be a wonderful fight. He is like me. He fights to kill or be killed. Lately I am number 8 in the ratings and he is not even in the rankings. However, a fight between two former champions is of interest to the fans. I accept the challenge and I like the idea of fighting in Brazil.
I mean, there are fireworks everywhere, right? Although Garbrandt is rarely highly ranked, his decision alone can win him a fight with Figueiredo, especially if Deus da Guerra has already said that he needs him. I don’t think the UFC can go wrong with this one.
Back in the lightweight division, contender Johnny Walker is awaiting his rematch with Magomed Ankalaev.
Ever since the first meeting between the two men ended in a No Contest when Ankalaev hit Walker with an illegal knee just 3 minutes into their fight at UFC 294, the Brazilian was eager to get that rematch.
Walker’s wish was granted and he is now set to meet Ankalaev again next Saturday. Unsurprisingly, he’s looking for some payback. In an interview with The Schmo, the Brazilian says he doesn’t feel like the knee was totally unintentional and is looking to exact his revenge on the first UFC card of the year.
” one hundred %. I have some business to settle with him, because the last fight didn’t go as I expected. I’ve felt it before. I know everything. I know its power. I have a great wonder for him.
“I’m excited for this fight. I can’t wait to get my hands on him. To make you pay. It’s going to be like a little revenge, you know?He took an illegal kneel in Abu Dhabi. This was not intentional, as he was in the fight. He knew what he was doing. You can never kneel unintentionally. Your knee doesn’t accidentally hit someone’s face, so I’ll grab it. This will be my revenge. “
Ankalaev has been worried at some stops, huh? Just like in the days when he scored a TKO victory against Ion Cutelaba when “Hulk” was far from over. Walker is a damaging striker, just like the Russian. However, Ankalaev has the merit on the field. Let’s see that the Brazilian’s thirst for revenge is helping him accomplish the task.
From one lightweight to another, Renato Moicano has some harsh words for rising sensation Paddy Pimblett.
Although the Brit is known for bulking up between fights, spawning countless memes and posts about it online, the Brazilian wasn’t too amused to see Pimblett go from fighting fit to fat and then temporarily tear himself again between fights.
On his YouTube channel (transcribed by MMA Junkie), Moicano discussed the situation and was concerned about Pimblett’s future health.
“Somebody sent me this picture of this motherf—er, Paddy Pimblett. Look how fat he is. I cannot believe how big he gets between fights. I’m not even joking. He fought Dec. 16, so less than three weeks my brother, and now he’s looking like an old retired fighter, my brother.
“It’s not only that time, it’s every time we see Paddy Pimblett. We see he fights, and he just becomes obese after the fights, and I think that’s going to be very detrimental for his career.”
This may not be Moicano’s trickiest touch, however, the ATT fighter advised practical answers for the “Bad One,” such as joining a nutrition program.
“You have to be in shape, otherwise you’re affecting your whole system,” Moicano said. “You deserve to take care of your healthy brother. As a lightweight walking around at 190, it’s not like that. “It’s muscle, the guy is round, brother. Look at his face. It’s never going to be smart to gain so much weight and have this crazy weight fluctuation. “
“She definitely deserves to join a nutrition program. We don’t want to forget that after our careers, we will be other ordinary people who will simply live. If you’re doing this as an athlete, believe when you’re going to do it. “Avoid fighting, because you are not educating one hundred percent as you do today.
It’s the funniest expression of fear I’ve ever seen. I honestly love the honesty of Moicano. La way Pimblett swells between fights is shocking and I feel like Renato expresses it pretty well.
It’s been almost 4 years since women’s bantamweight competitor Mayra Bueno Silva last competed in front of a crowd, but the wait, regardless, is over.
Having made his UFC debut in 2018, “Sheetara” was only able to fight once in front of a crowd before the COVID-19 pandemic repositioned everything. In fact, the Brazilian was present on the occasion of March 14, 2020 that took place behind closed doors. in his country’s capital, Brasilia.
However, more than five years later, she’s in a position to feel that feeling of being in front of a roaring crowd as she gets the full support of her fans when she takes on Raquel Pennington for the vacant name at UFC 297.
Honestly, it’s the UFC’s fault that they continue to celebrate occasions at the Apex. Will they ever stop doing this?
Happy new year! We celebrate the new year with a harvest at the Brazilian pace. I would like to start 2024 by celebrating one of the most mythical voices in Brazilian music that has been part of my life since I was a child.
So, today’s artist is Gal Costa, who sadly passed away in November 2022, but who left her mark with tons of good fortune and partnerships in her career that began in the 60s. Costa passed away at the age of 77, but she is still celebrated by Many as one of the most productive and influential singers of her time.
Listening to Costa reminds me of the road trips with my circle of family that we used to take on New Year’s Eve to spend the holidays. So I guess it’s totally appropriate to give it the highlight here as well.
Today’s song, 1969’s Nao Identificado (Unidentified), adds mind-blowing sound effects to the mix to illustrate the sci-fi theme he was going for, while Costa’s smooth vocals do everything else to make it another crop of his career.
That’s all for this week, folks. See you later. Be careful.
Lucas out.
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