Marreta is harsh when criticizing his performance against Glover at UFC Las Vegas 13: 'Disappointed and embarrassed'

G. Teixeira submitted T. Marreta in the UFC Las Vegas 13. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Defeated by Glover Teixeira No. UFC Las Vegas 13, held last Saturday (7), in the United States, Thiago Marreta was harsh when evaluating his performance against his compatriot. On his social networks, the athlete from Cidade de Deus (RJ) apologized for his performance in the confrontation that marked his return to the octagon after more than a year away due to injuries.

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“I am totally disappointed and embarrassed by my performance. I didn't do anything I trained for. I stopped, I wasn't the fighter I am. I apologize to my coaches and team, and thank you for all your efforts. You guys are awesome. Thank you to everyone who is always by my side. I'm sorry for disappointing you this time”, wrote Marreta, on his 'Instagram' account.

The duel against Glover had a special flavor for Thiago. In addition to being selected for a confrontation that could place him once again as a challenger for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg), Marreta was making his return to the Octagon after more than a year. The athlete has spent the last few months recovering from serious knee injuries suffered in the clash against Jon Jones, in July 2019.

Disregarding the clash against Jones, in UFC 239, valid for the group's belt, the meeting with Teixeira marked Thiago's first defeat since the representative of Cidade de Deus debuted in the category. Having debuted in the category in September 2018, Marreta, today, has five commitments in the division, with two setbacks and three positive results – the last one, including, over the current champion, Jan Blachowicz.

With the defeat, Thiago should lose his number one ranking to Glover. Before the confrontation, the Minas Gerais player was in third place.

 

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I'm totally disappointed and embarrassed with my performance, I didn't do anything I trained, I fought, I wasn't the fighter I am. I apologize to my coaches and team and thank you for all your efforts, you are awesome, thank you to everyone who is always by my side, I'm sorry for disappointing you this time. Thank you God for absolutely everything in my life, I am more than blessed and I don't even know if I deserve so much, my faith in you is unshakable. . 🇺🇸 I'm so disappointed by myself, I didn't anything what I have trained, I wasn't there. I just wanna say sorry to my coaches, my family and everyone who supports me. thank you God for everything in my life, I am so blessed, nothing can change my faith.

A publication shared by Thiago “Marreta” Santos (@tmarretamma) on Nov 8, 2020 at 1: 04 PST

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