Josh Thomson and “Huge” John McCarthy lately shared insightful recommendation for Marlon Vera forward of his upcoming bout in opposition to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Struggle Evening Abu Dhabi.
The 2 bantamweight stars are set to sq. off on the principle card of the extremely anticipated UFC Struggle Evening this weekend, going down on the Etihad Enviornment on Yas Island, United Arab Emirates.
“Chito” is rebounding from a one-sided title struggle loss to reigning bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley at UFC 299 this previous March. In his first championship alternative, Vera was dominated over 5 rounds, dropping the momentum he had gained from his decisive victory over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292 final August.
In the meantime, Figueiredo, a former multi-time UFC flyweight champion, goals to keep up his unbeaten streak since shifting as much as bantamweight final 12 months. “Deus da Guerra” has already secured two spectacular victories within the division, defeating Rob Font and most lately attaining a second-round submission in opposition to Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300 this previous April.
Though Vera beforehand acknowledged on social media that he’s bringing a “2.0” model of himself, geared up with new expertise, Thomson and McCarthy warn that the 31-year-old Ecuadorian should train warning and can’t afford to take many dangers in opposition to an all-around fighter like Figueiredo…
Thomson Believes Vera Falls Quick In Wrestling & Grappling Towards Figueiredo
Throughout a latest episode of the WEIGHING IN podcast, Thomson and McCarthy delved into the upcoming conflict between Vera and Figueiredo. “The Punk” remarked that whereas he believes Vera is a robust match in opposition to the Brazilian, “Chito” tends to turn out to be flustered when on his again, a vulnerability that would show perilous on this contest.
“I believe that if there’s a method that Marlon loses this struggle, it’s within the wrestling and the grappling division,” Thomson mentioned. “You recognize, Marlon is nice in jiu-jitsu, however he’s additionally somebody that simply settles in on the underside and tries to land elbows or punches from there. However I believe Figueiredo is somebody that can grind, he’ll land, he’ll take possibilities. He’s confirmed that he’ll take heavy possibilities when it comes to heavy floor and pound. He’s a well-rounded fighter, Figueiredo is somebody that may take this struggle anyplace, however ‘Chito’ has received to maintain this struggle on the ft.”
Thomson additional famous that Vera has a behavior of ready for the opportune second to land a strong strike however given “Deus da Guerra’s” relentless tempo, that technique turns into exceedingly troublesome.
“What additionally issues me with ‘Chito’ is that we’ve seen it earlier than. We noticed it with the Rob Font factor, we noticed it with the opposite fighters. He waits for the second to get the knockout, he waits and waits. We might not see that; he might by no means get that second as a result of Figueiredo goes to be out and in so quick. He’s going to be the way in which sooner fighter.”
