In a highly anticipated bout at UFC Abu Dhabi, Marlon Vera faced off against Deiveson Figueiredo in a thrilling bantamweight clash. Despite his best efforts, Vera fell short, losing by decision to the former flyweight champion. This marks Vera’s second consecutive loss, following his defeat to reigning bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley earlier this year.
After the fight, Vera took to social media to address his fans and reflect on his performance. In a heartfelt statement, he acknowledged that he might have rushed his return to the octagon after his previous loss. Marlon Vera expressed his determination to come back stronger, stating, “I fail at myself last nite. I thought I was ready I felt good in the gym but at the end maybe I come back too quick after a hard tittle fight. Life doesn’t end here I still dream about big things I just need time to let go and reset… I’ll be back re born”.
What’s next for Marlon Vera?
Marlon Vera’s loss to Figueiredo was notable for several reasons. It was the first time in his UFC career that Vera was dropped during a fight. Additionally, he started slow, finding himself playing catch-up in the later rounds. Despite these setbacks, Vera remains optimistic about his future in the sport.
On the other hand, Deiveson Figueiredo’s victory has propelled him further up the bantamweight rankings. With this win, Figueiredo is now on a three-fight winning streak since moving up to the bantamweight division. He has expressed his desire to challenge the winner of the upcoming title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili.
As Vera takes time to regroup and refocus, his fans eagerly await his return to the octagon. Known for his resilience and fighting spirit, Vera’s promise to come back “reborn” has sparked hope and excitement among his supporters. The road to redemption may be challenging, but if anyone can rise from the ashes, it’s Marlon “Chito” Vera.
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