Marlon Moraes says he's calm about Dominick Cruz fighting for the belt: 'It bothers me less than Aldo'

M. Moraes (photo) has no problems with D. Cruz fighting for the title. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook ufcbrasil

Former challenger for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.), Marlon moraes he finally seems to be at peace with the situation regarding the next title fight in the category. After the company confirmed the absence of José Aldo in the fight against Henry Cejudo and confirmed Dominick Cruz As the new challenger, the Friborg native supported the organization's decision and continues with his plans to fight again for the belt.

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“To be honest, this bothers me less than when I saw (José) Aldo get a chance to fight for the title, because Dominick Cruz There is a history in the category. Dominick Cruz He won the belt and had a lot of problems with injuries. I'm a big fan of his, too. I see the passion he has for the sport, but he can't move on. He keeps getting injured and when you hear something like that you can't be nervous. I’m not nervous at all,” said Marlon.

Moraes' previous problem with Aldo began after the manauara was defeated by the friburguense in his debut between the roosters, in the UFC 245, in December. At the time, the company had suggested that the winner would receive a chance to face Cejudo for the title. In a tough fight, Marlon ended up winning, but it was José who received the chance to face the champion.

After the board's affirmative, Marlon began to publicly criticize the 'People's Champion', stating that the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg.) would not be worthy of the chance, as he never won a victory in the category in the Ultimate.

Aldo, however, ended up unable to take part in the fight, as, with the coronavirus pandemic, the fight ended up being transferred to the United States and the Brazilian did not have his North American work visa up to date. Dominick then took over and the scenario changed in Moraes' view.

“This guy (Cruz) deserves to fight. He is one of the best to ever enter the octagon in the bantamweight division. He's a big name. I think it's great for the division to have him back and I hope he stays healthy, because if he stays healthy, give him another opportunity.”

While he doesn't get another chance to fight for the belt, Marlon is preparing for a big challenge in his career. The athlete has a fight scheduled against the dangerous Petr yan in combat that would take place in Kazakhstan on June 13. Due to the pandemic, however, the presentation must also be transferred to the United States.

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