Charles Jourdain Out, Cameron Smotterman Stupa against Ricky Simon

The UFC Atlanta is set to contain a higher-class basis from the Bantamke between Canada “Air” Joundain and all dangerous Ricky Simon. But only days before the event, the world of Mma rocked that Joundain was forced to withdraw due to his eyes injury, leaving Simon without opponents and a ticket without the most elbish matches. The weather could not be worse for Jourdain, who has only recently done successfully debit in Bantamte and asked to build a momentum after the night ending in the last trip.

To travel, this withdrawal is another frustrating return. A 28-year-old, known for its dynamic striking and creativity within an octagon, has missed at the Montreal Card in the UFC last month last month. His move to Bantamteight was assembled with optimism after beating the Gillotin silencer due to the winning Henry, how to reduce double skating and earns him bonus. The victory over Simon would have to be carried out further in the title mixture at 135 kilograms, a division that was never more complex or more competitive.

Jourdain’s absence is a blow for Canadian MMA fans, who were watching it developed from double champions to the regional scene on the legitimate threat to UFC. For now, his trip is Bantamteight on the break, and the division will have to wait for it to see if the “air” can eat again.

On the other hand, the equation is Ricky Simon, a fighter who has careered to take over the difficult opposition and never reached the challenge. Simon’s resume is like who is from Bantamveight Elite, with a win through the current champion Merab Dvalishvili, Raphael Ascuncao and Jack Shore and Jack Shore and Battles against Oil Faber, Songs Iadong and Rob Font.

Simon enters the UFC Atlanta by releasing the excuse ejection of Javid Basharata, the performance that reminded all its final abilities and resistance after the heavy three combat sliders. With 21 wins, including seven knockouts and four, Simon is a proven patcher that brings inexorable pressure, strong wrestling and submitted strength to each fight. For Simon, the transfer of the late opponent is just another obstacle, the chance to prove his adaptability and hunger to stay in conversation of titles.

The article continues below

Enter Cameron Smotherman in Killi’s break

With Jourdain, UFC was supposed to replace and quickly. Come in Cameron “Killa” Baby in Killin “, who steps only five days, which is easily the greatest opportunity for his new Circle and in the lower orders of UFC. It is known for its aggressive style, six knockouts and willingness to He risks, the qualities that made him favorites Fury Fury FC and earned him the UFC contract after passing in Gutsi.

Smotterman is not a stranger for short notifications. In his UFC Debit, he entered Brada Hiestand and submitted a composed, unanimous decision to win over Jake Hadley, which shows that she stood in his age. While his lonely look was a white white series over at a fast calculation of loss, he refused a four-year winning array, including two finishing of the first round. Now the question is whether it can be carried with a jump in the competition that comes with the confrontation with veteran like Simon on a massive phase.

This match is a classic case of high risk, large awards. For Smotterman, it is a chance to announce the Holy WMA, to cross from the perspective to monitor overnight. For Simon, it is a test of professionalism and focusing, can it avoid traps of the late opponent and take care of work against the hungry newness?

The fans can heal the loss of the original conflict of Joundain-Simon, but something undisputed forces the unpredictability of this combination of combat. Smotherman’s style is aggressive and unorthodox, and while insufficient flow, short-lived struggles have a way to produce chaos and anxiety. Simon, for his share, cannot afford to overlook the new opponent; The victory keeps it in the mixture, while the loss would be the main return.