UFC had this weekend the clash between Marlon Vera and Rob Font, and the Ecuadorian already feels prepared to face José Aldo again
This Saturday, the 30th, the UFC had the beautiful victory of Marlon Vera before Rob Font by unanimous decision of the judges in the main event of the UFC, in Las Vegas. The Ecuadorian came very close to defining the dispute at times, sending his opponent to the canvas in three knockdowns on several occasions in the same match.
In a press conference after the event, Marlon Vera explained the reason for not being able to define the confrontation in the good opportunities he had. The fighter was also asked about the fact that his opponent had exceeded the limit of the category in 1.1kg at the official weigh-in. He opined that in this case the athlete should change category.
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“I hit him and hurt him. I was very close to finishing him a few times, but you have to be smart in there. Some people get really mad when they hurt their opponent, and then the gas goes away. You have to be smart. long term. He was talking a little bit of bullshit like he was good, or too technical, so now he sees what happens.” said before completing.
“Some bantamweight fighters should fight at featherweight, but it seems like they don’t have the guts to do it. They know how to cut weight, and I have no problem with that, but I believe big weight cuts are like cheating, so I’m a guy who keeps my weight at 152lbs (about 69kg) but that’s because I train year round. concluded.
Having won his third victory in a row, Marlon Vera also revealed that he would like to face again Jose Aldoa fighter who caused his last defeat in the octagon, in December 2020. Because of this, the Ecuadorian called the Brazilian to the fight, and hopes for an answer soon.
“I would love to fight Aldo again, and especially in a five-round fight, because he turned down a five-round fight when we faced each other. I would love to blast him, and if we ever meet again, I’ll finish him off. I guarantee that.” , finished the fighter, who made a name for himself during the weekend’s bout.
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