In search of recovery, Marlon Moraes intends to stop his rising rival at UFC 266

M. Moraes seeks to return to the path of victories in the UFC 266. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Aware of the great challenge he will face in UFC 266 next Saturday (25), Marlon moraes intends to end Merab Dvalishvilli's good winning streak. At the 'half day' of the spectacle, the Brazilian fighter praised the qualities of his opponent, however, he said that it will end the good phase of the athlete from Georgia.

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“I want to fight the best. I'm in the UFC and there are no easy fights here. I never said no. My opponent Merab (Dvalishvilli) is building his record. He's been doing really well in the UFC. He deserves this. I'm at the top and he wants to get to the top, but I'm not going to let that happen”, said Marlon.

Former challenger for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg), Marlon is not in a good moment in Ultimate. In his last four fights, the athlete from Nova Friburgo was defeated on three occasions. The only victory in that sequence was over the MMA legend José Aldo and was surrounded by controversy. The fighter from Brazil has 23 triumphs, eight setbacks and one draw in his record in the sport.