Lazaro Thirsty for a KO in Monterrey

Nine knockouts in 13 pro MMA wins say enough about the striking proficiency of Valmir Lazaro. Yet despite those numbers and a State boxing championship at home in Brazil, the Salvador native opted against a career in the sweet science.“I never co…

Nine knockouts in 13 pro MMA wins say enough about the striking proficiency of Valmir Lazaro. Yet despite those numbers and a State boxing championship at home in Brazil, the Salvador native opted against a career in the sweet science.“I never considered it,” Lazaro said. “I fight MMA because I like it and gives me pleasure.”It also gives his opponents their share of sleepless nights, as the 30-year-old has started to hit his stride, having won 12 of his last 13 bouts, most recently an upset decision victory over James Krause at UFC 184 in February that snuck up on so … Read the Full Article Here