There are three weeks left for the fight that Marlon Vera will hold (20-7-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) before Rob Font (19-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ecuadorian martial artist will face as eighth of the ranking from the bantamweight division to fifth place, in the framework of the main event of the UFC Fight Night on April 30 that will take place at the Apex.
“I feel incredible. I think it’s the biggest opportunity in my life so far. I am motivated, I am prepared and I am very happy for the opportunity; it’s something that feels like when I made my debut in the UFC and I can’t wait to win my first main event“, said chito Vera in recent statements to UFC Spanish.
This is the most important fight so far in the Manabi fighter’s career and for an Ecuadorian with a contract as part of the UFC squad due to the relevance of leading a card.
“I think it’s a great fight for me, I’m well prepared, I’ve worked very hard for this, I’ll get in the cage and finish him (Font). There will be no decision, ”he added convinced.
The 29-year-old tricolor is coming off a carat victory with an impressive third-round technical knockout of Frankie Edgar at New York’s Madison Square Garden at the UFC 268 event held on November 6, 2021. That night Vera regained her attention of the top brass of the UFC and began to get excited about a rematch with the Brazilian José Aldo, and even invited former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz to climb into the cage, but he did not accept.
Font (34), by contrast, is coming off a five-round decision loss to Jose Aldo, the former UFC featherweight champion. However, his figure is still respectable at 135 pounds because before his presentation at UFC Vegas 44 against Aldo he had been on a four-fight win streak, with notable successes over Cody Garbrandt, Marlon Moraes, Ricky Simon and Sergio. Pettis.
To headline UFC Fight Night on April 30, Vera has a 12-6 UFC personal best. The English Davey Grant and the American Edgar were the last two victims of him.
“You always have to make changes, improve, you always have to do something to keep the flame lit to move forward. I think I have a very good physical condition for five rounds, once I get in the cage people will see how good I am and how hard I can push the fight, so they will see what I am going to do, “he added. from Chone (Manabi).
With this fight Chito Vera He has the opportunity to write his name in the history pages of Ecuador’s mixed martial arts (MMA) as the highest representative of the country in the Ultimate Fighting Championship company.
His preparation has been demanding in California, he jogs about 12 miles, he started eating lighter to start losing some weight, he uses the sauna a lot to sweat and burn calories. These last few weeks leading up to the fight he no longer does much fighting to avoid injuries, he focuses on polishing and analyzing techniques. Vera must arrive at the weigh-in, Friday, April 29, at 135 pounds.
For this new challenge, the titan of Chone will wear a mouth guard with the colors of the Ecuadorian flag and the national shield, this decision was made in gratitude for the support he has received from the country throughout his sports career. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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