“As far as the striking part goes, I know that I’m more athletic than him, I’m faster than him, (and) I’m more agile than him. So, as much as he might have the range on me, I think that I can probably run circles on him” he said. “My goal is usually to take it to the ground, but like, if you saw my last fight, I’m feeling more comfortable on the stand up, so I might work a little bit more with that. One thing helps the other, so it’s good to have everything in my pocket.
“If I have the opportunity to strike with him and maybe lead to a knockout, that’s what I’m going to do. If I see the opportunity to take him to the ground and work from there, that’s what I’m going to do. So, it all depends on how the fight flows.”
Almeida also said that, after his planned victory, he plans to be there at Octagonside to watch the main event as Aspinall and Gane do battle for the belt. And he plans to finish the night back inside the Octagon, facing off with the winner.
“Whoever wins my fight is probably going to be the next title contender, and God-willing, and we’re going to get the win,” he said. “I’m going to be waiting there at the bleachers, waiting for whoever wins, and (plan) to come in there and make my challenge known.”
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