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Report – Marlon Vera set to fight ex-Champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Abu Dhabi in August

Marlon Vera set to fight Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Abu Dhabi in August Former title challenger, Marlon Vera is slated to make his return to at UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi on…

Former title challenger, Marlon Vera is slated to make his return to at UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi on August 3rd. – drawing former undisputed flyweight kingpin, Deiveson Figueiredo in a barnburning clash.

Vera, the current number four ranked bantamweight contender, headlined UFC 299 back in March in Miami, suffering a one-sided unanimous decision defeat to current division champion, Sean O’Malley in the pair’s title fight rematch.

Marlon Vera, USADA, UFC — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

As for Figueiredo, the former flyweight titleholder turned in his second straight victory at the bantamweight limit since his move to 135lbs back in April at UFC 300, landing an eventual submission win over former champion, Cody Garbrandt.

Marlon Vera draws Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Abu Dhabi

News of Marlon Vera’s return in a massive fight against Brazilian star, Figueiredo was first reported by Brazilian outlet, AgFight.

Prior to his decision loss against Montana striker, O’Malley, Ecuadorian striker, Vera had landed a title-eliminator win over another Brazilan veteran, Pedro Munhoz, moving him back to the winner’s enclosure following a decision loss of his own to Cory Sandhagen.

Marlon Vera — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Seeing an impressive win halted at the San Antonio event, Vera had turned in an impressive winning run of four victories over Davey Grant, Frankie Edgar, Rob Font, and former two-time bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz.

For former flyweight gold holder, Figueiredo the Brazilian has landed with aplomb at the bantamweight limit, via a pair of back-to-back victories over the above-mentioned Garbrandt, which followed a decision shutout over common-foe, Font.

During his run as flyweight title – which he landed twice during his stay in the division, Figueiredo had racked up successful title defenses against both Brandon Moreno, after a wicked submission win over the surging Alex Perez in his first outing as flyweight best.

Who wins at UFC Abu Dhabi in August: Marlon Vera or Deiveson Figueiredo?

Marlon Vera calls for rematch with Jose Aldo after stunning retirement return at UFC 301: ‘Let’s run it back’

Off the back of his impressive return from a two-year retirement overnight in the co-main event of UFC 301,…

Off the back of his impressive return from a two-year retirement overnight in the co-main event of UFC 301, former undisputed featherweight champion, Jose Aldo has been offered a route back to the bantamweight crown by most recent title challenger, Marlon Vera, in the form of a title-eliminator rematch.

Aldo, a former undisputed featherweight champion and inductee into the ‘Fighter Wing’ of the promotion’s Hall of Fame, snapped an almost two-year stay away from the Octagon overnight in his return to Rio de Janeiro.

And taking on the streaking top-10 ranked, Jonathan Martinez, Manaus favorite, Aldo turned in a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) victory against the former, snapping his six-fight winning run to boot.

Showing off his ever-improving boxing skills, Aldo managed to rock Martinez badly in the third and final round, almost dropping the latter, before assuming top position with a blistering takedown, and riding out the frame on top until the buzzer.

With the victory, Aldo completed his contractual obligations with the organization, and has stressed his desire to compete in another professional boxing match – ideally in July on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s clash with the polarizing, Jake Paul.

Marlon Vera remains on UFC 292 card in August in fight against Pedro Munhoz — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

However, also weighing up one final potential title run at the bantamweight limit, Andre Pedernerais student, Aldo admitted promotional brass were still entitled to match any contract offer if they wish, or waive their right.

Jose Aldo offered rematch with Marlon Vera after UFC 301

And offered a shot back to the title most definitely, Aldo – who holds a decision win over the above-mentioned Ecuador striker, Vera back in 2020, has been offered a rematch by the most recent divisional title chaser.

“Let’s run it back Aldo????” Marlon Vera posted on his official X account off the back of Jose Aldo’s victory at UFC 301.

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Petr Yan responds to call out from Marlon Vera for Madison Square Garden fight: ‘I’ll take him to school’

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is open to facing Marlon Vera next time out. Vera is coming off…

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is open to facing Marlon Vera next time out.

Vera is coming off a lopsided decision loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 299 for the bantamweight title. Following the loss, Vera called for a fight with Yan, as he thought it made sense and was hoping for it to be in November at Madison Square Garden.

Petr Yan snaps losing skid with impressive decision win over Song Yadong at UFC 299 Highlights — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

“I was hoping to fight Yan in November,” Vera told Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour following his loss to O’Malley at UFC 299, “I feel that would be a great fight that makes sense.”

Although Vera called for the fight with Yan in November, the Russian did suffer a significant knee injury, but he thinks he will be ready for November and to beat ‘Chito’ up.

Sean OMalley UFC 299 — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

“Yes, I’ll be ready just in time for November. Of course, I agree. I’m taking him to a mixed martial arts school. You saw how Song Yadong showed his coolest boxing. Everything didn’t go according to plan a little bit. For Vera, things won’t go according to plan either. One hundred percent. We proceed from what we have at the moment. October-November is a good time to fight. But can I do two? I think not – there will be only one,” Yan said to SportsRU.

On paper, a fight between Marlon Vera and Petr Yan does make sense, and after both are interested, many fans are hopeful it will happen on the MSG card in November.

Petr Yan rehabbing a knee injury

Petr Yan suffered a significant knee injury in his UFC 299 decision win over Song Yadong.

Yan revealed he hurt his knee in the first round, but he ended up winning the second and third rounds to get the decision win. However, following the victory, he took to social media to reveal he suffered a significant knee injury.

“So MRI confirmed ACL rupture, meniscus tear and groin injury,” Yan wrote on X. “Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Nothing will break me, I’m determined to come back stronger than ever in no time.”

Despite the significant injury, Yan still feels like he will be ready by November to face Vera.

Sean O’Malley claims to have information which would ‘Ruin’ rival Marlon Vera: ‘People would change their minds on him’

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley says he could ruin Marlon Vera’s life if he releases information to the public…

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley says he could ruin Marlon Vera’s life if he releases information to the public that not many people know.

O’Malley scored a one-sided decision win over Vera at UFC 299 to defend his bantamweight title for the first time. After the fight, Vera accused ‘Suga’ of greasing and cheating in the fight.

“Every time I was grabbing Sean, he was like grabbing a fish out of the water,” Vera told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. “Maybe he didn’t attempt to [cheat], but he was extremely greasy on his hair. And that’s why when I hurt him at the end of the round, I grabbed his head, the knee [slipped], all my knees [that slipped by] were really close. Maybe if it would’ve been dry, I could’ve hurt him. Maybe not. I’m still where I am for a reason — I lost the fight, and I’m not going to find [an] excuse, but matter of fact, his head was extremely greasy.”

Sean O’Malley fires back at Marlon Vera

Following Vera’s comments, Sean O’Malley spoke on his podcast, and ‘Suga’ says knows something about ‘Chito’ that would ruin his life as he calls Vera a fake person.

Sean OMalley UFC 299 2 — MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 09: Sean O’Malley prepares to face Marlon Vera of Ecuador in the UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 299 event at Kaseya Center on March 09, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

“Everybody seems to love this dude,” Vera said on his YouTube channel. “Motherf***er’s a fakeass b****. Chito sucks. F*** him. I know s*** that people don’t know that would change their minds on him, but I’m not gonna go out there and post it. People are like, ‘Oh, he’s just a family man.’ F*** that guy, bro.

” Then he comes out saying I’m greasing my hair. Bro didn’t even get close enough to smell my hair let alone think [I was greasing]. What was greasing my hair gonna do? I want to [leak this information]. I’m just like, be the bigger man, you don’t need to ruin his f***ing life, you already ruined his career. Just be the bigger man.”

Vera has yet to respond to O’Malley’s comment and whether or not he will is uncertain.

Sean O’Malley switches gears, wants to fight Merab Dvalishvili after calling out Ilia Topuria at UFC 299

After calling out Ilia Topuria at UFC 299, bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is now turning his attention toward the…

After calling out Ilia Topuria at UFC 299, bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is now turning his attention toward the division’s top-ranked contender.

‘Sugar’ secured his first defense of the 135-pound crown on March 9, delivering a dominant performance against the only man to have defeated him in his mixed martial arts career thus far, Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera. O’Malley scored himself a heaping dose of redemption, outstriking his challenger 232 to 89 and running away with a win on all three scorecards.

Immediately following the contest, O’Malley called for a superfight with current featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria. The call-out was met with immediate backlash with many pundits suggesting that Sean O’Malley was trying to dodge the No. 1 ranked Merab Dvalishvili.

Now, ‘Sugar’ has seemingly changed his tune, declaring that he wants to fight ‘The Machine’ next.

“I WANT MARAB,” O’Malley wrote on X. “2025 will be legendary.”

Merab Dvalishvili has nothing, but respect for Sean O’Malley

Riding a 10-fight win streak dating back to 2018, Merab Dvalishvili left no question regarding his status as the next man in line with his impressive victory over Henry Cejudo last month. ‘The Machine’ outworked the former two-division titleholder, earning a decision victory in the process.

“He’s very technical, his footwork and reach works,” Dvalishvili said of Sean O’Malley during a recent interview with The Schmo. “I mean he’s working and getting better and I look at him as a good challenge, he’s a dangerous opponent for me and as a fighter. I have so much respect for him but we all have to find out this is MMA, we all saw a kickboxing fight on Saturday it was just all strikes, he’s done very good against grapplers before, but let’s see how he does with me, I’m the next guy we all know.”

As for Sean O’Malley, the bantamweight champ is now 18-1 in MMA following the events of UFC 299.

Coach defends Marlon Vera after Sean O’Malley loss: ‘With no clock? Chito goes to jail for murder’

Jason Parillo the head coach of Marlon Vera is hoping his fighter will meet Sean O’Malley for the third…

Jason Parillo the head coach of Marlon Vera is hoping his fighter will meet Sean O’Malley for the third time.

Vera and O’Malley had their rematch in the main event of UFC 299 on Saturday and it was a lopsided result as ‘Suga’ cruised to a five-round decision win. O’Malley won all five rounds and dominated the fight from start to finish.

Although the fight was lopsided, Parillo took to Instagram to call for a trilogy match and says without a clock, Vera wins that scrap.

“Couldn’t be prouder of my fighter [Vera]!” Parillo wrote on Instagram. “He competed for the UFC world title! Representing his country Ecuador and every hard working man that doesn’t give up! Chito 1-1 now with this kid! The kid got the decision and retained the title! Chito got the knock out in the first fight. With no clock? Chito goes to jail for murder!”

Vera did finish O’Malley in the first fight, but ‘Suga’ did hurt his ankle in the bout. In the rematch, he left no doubt that he was the better fighter, but Parillo is still hopeful to get a trilogy match against O’Malley.

Sean O'Malley told to forget title fight with Ilia Topuria by Dana White after UFC 299 that's crazy talk — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

Marlon Vera Accuses Sean O’Malley Of Greasing

Along with Jason Parillo calling for a trilogy match against Sean O’Malley, Vera has also accused the bantamweight champ of cheating.

Taking to social media, Vera claimed O’Malley had greased his hair which made him hard to hold onto and not be able to grapple.

“Who braid your hair @SugaSeanMMA you where grease to the bone I wonder how much gel they use?,” Vera wrote.

Sean O’Malley quickly fired back at Marlon Vera asking to see a picture of his face, which ‘Chito’ then took that was an opportunity to fire back at him.

“I’m fine black eye small cut the usual. How’s the liver? U do remember that sound u make,” Vera added.

With the loss, Marlon Vera fell to 23-9-1 and is 1-2 in his last three fights.