Almeida: "If Blades thinks I'm predictable, he's in for a surprise"

UFC Brazilian heavyweight Jailton Almeida made comments on his upcoming fight with Curtis Blades.

"I didn't come here to just be another fighter in the division. I'm here to stay for the long haul. If Blades doesn't see my striking, it's only because there was no need to use it. One fight was enough to get everyone out of my way.

I just went five rounds against probably the most dangerous guy in the division and a very experienced fighter and did well. If the UFC wants us to fight five rounds, I'm ready. If Curtis thinks I'm predictable, he's in for a surprise," MMA Junkie quotes Almeida as saying.

Recall, the fight Almeida - Blades will take place on the night of March 10 at the show UFC 299 in Miami, USA.