With an eye on a title fight, Marlon Vera promises an overwhelming victory against Rob Font at UFC Vegas Las 53

M. Vera defeated F. Edgar in the UFC 268. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Featured in UFC Las Vegas 53, which takes place this Saturday (30), Marlon Vera exudes confidence. Opponent of Rob font In the main fight of the show, the Ecuadorian expects a gala performance. A big triumph is in the plans at bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.) so that he can get closer to a future title fight.

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“I'm in a great moment. Mentally, I'm in a great place. Physically, I don't think I could be more prepared. There's no way I could train harder than I already have. I feel incredible. On Saturday, I'm going to go up to the octagon and kick Rob's ass”, said Vera, speaking to the press at 'half day'.

Current number eight in the rankings, the Ecuadorian believes that a victory over the fifth placed player will boost his name in discussions for a future title fight. Today, the fighter has two positive results without a sequence.

“A big win on Saturday puts my name in the conversation for a title fight. Depending on how things will unfold at the top of the bantamweight division, a triumph could even qualify me as a challenger, or for another challenge that could bring me closer to the title. I will always be looking for the knockout. I have the tools for this. I only think about winning and, if I can hurt you in the process, good for me”, he concluded.

This weekend, Vera will make her debut in the 2022 Ultimate season. In his last commitment, the Ecuadorian ran over Frankie Edgar with a knockout in the third round.