In order to take a step toward the UFC heavyweight title on Saturday, Jailton Almeida will need to navigate the stout anti-wrestling and legendary power of Derrick Lewis. Blaine Henry shows how he can do that in this illustrated breakdown.
, the new kid on the block, breaking into the top of the division will require him to play the long game as the division sorts out. Headlining “UFC Sao Paulo,” Almeida looks to continue his unbeaten streak in the UFC and beat the fan favorite
And that will truly be the extent of the threat from Lewis outside of him coming forward and looking to brawl. Lewis doesn’t like getting put on the back foot and will go to the fence if he’s forced there. Almeida is all about pressure and pushing his opponent to the fence to take the shot.The problem with Lewis is basic: He has a lot of power and looks for the uppercut on an attempt when his opponents shoot to his power hand.
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