T. Marreta challenges I. Adesanya. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Se Israel adesanya was already one of the best-known MMA fighters today, his big victory over Paulo borrachinha, UFC 253, also made him very popular in Brazil. On the same day of the important triumph over the rival, Thiago Marreta congratulated the organization's middleweight champion (83,9kg) and continues to praise the Nigerian's quality. However, while he is a fan, the Brazilian also sees him as a worthy opponent.
To the North American website MMA Junkie, Marreta, once again, expressed his desire to face 'The Last Stylebender', revealed that the fight almost happened and, if it is held in the future, promised a better performance than his compatriot.
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“I have a lot to do at light heavyweight, but in the future, I want to fight Adesanya. He's a great fighter and we should have fought sooner. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, but I hope it happens. It will be a great fight! Adesanya is very good. I told my friends Adesanya would win. I'm also sure I can do better than Borrachinha, because I won't let him kick my leg and I know how to kick back. It will be different,” said Marreta.
The Brazilian explained that, for the fight to happen, the ideal is for it to be at a combined weight.
“A catchweight fight would be perfect. I can fight at middleweight again, but it's difficult to reach 84 kg. I would need a lot of time, because I'm used to light heavyweight, at 93kg”, he concluded.
It's worth remembering that, before this fight happened, Thiago Marreta You have some appointments on your calendar. The Brazilian will fight Glover Teixeira, on November 7th, and, if his compatriot wins, Dana White, president of the UFC, has already confirmed that the Rio native will be the next challenger for the light heavyweight (93kg) belt, whose owner is Jan Blachowicz.
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