Jailton Almeida will probably be seeking to return to the win column on the principle card of UFC 302 on Saturday in opposition to Alexandr Romanov.
Almeida is coming off a knockout loss to Curtis Blaydes at UFC 299 within the second-round, this after he dominated the primary spherical. Though the Brazilian misplaced the battle, he says it was an excellent studying lesson which is why he isn’t viewing it as a loss.
“I didn’t really feel prefer it was a loss, despite the fact that it was recorded as one on paper. Personally, I don’t really feel prefer it was a loss,” Almeida mentioned to BJPENN.com, by means of Stake.com, which the Brazilian is an envoy for. “The reason is is that I merely wanted to implement a greater technique, despite the fact that I felt like I had a terrific battle, however I simply felt like I began completely. Nevertheless, I felt like I obtained precipitated finally and I started to decelerate. I started to be extra affected person and cautious. Towards Romanov, I’ll have a greater technique and I really feel stronger now. A real champion must lose to be taught the place they’ll enhance.”
Regardless of dropping again in March, Almeida will probably be making a fast turnaround in opposition to Romanov. Heading into the bout, Almeida is the betting favourite and the Brazilian thinks that is because of his pace benefit.
“He’s a robust opponent, and a terrific grappler, however I consider my benefits lie inside my motion and the truth that I’m a faster fighter. I consider I’ll use these to my benefit,” Almeida mentioned.
With Jailton Almeida anticipating to have a pace benefit, he believes that would be the distinction in opposition to Alexandr Romanov at UFC 302.
“It undoubtedly will probably be a terrific battle, that I’ll discover a option to win. I respect his profession and I’ve identified about him for a very long time, we also have a related combating model. As I mentioned earlier than, I’m faster and have higher motion. Finally, that is what is going to win me the battle,” Almeida mentioned.
If Almeida does beat Romanov at UFC 302, the objective is to have one other fast turnaround. In accordance with the Brazilian, the objective is to battle in Australia in August in opposition to whoever the promotion provides him.
“I’m unsure, if I really feel wholesome then I might like to battle in Australia once more [at UFC 305]. It simply relies on my well being, however I want to be again in Australia once more. It’s less than me, however I undoubtedly wish to,” Almedia concluded.