Marlon Vera is taking his loss on the chin.
On Saturday, “Chito” fell quick in his bid for UFC gold, shedding a lopsided determination to Sean O’Malley in the primary occasion of UFC 299. Within the aftermath, Vera was too busted as much as communicate to reporters and as an alternative needed to be transported to the hospital, so followers didn’t get a lot of his response to the loss. Now they’ve.
On Sunday evening, Vera went on his social media, giving his perspective on the loss and thanking his followers and notably the nation of Ecuador for his or her help, promising to return and end the job sooner or later.
“I dream about final evening my complete life and fell quick on the finish of the day. I will likely be again due to my household and crew for being by my facet.
“The love of Ecuador was felt greater than ever. Thanks for supporting me that manner I will likely be again stronger. The belt will likely be mine someday. Thanks [Ecuador].”
Vera additionally posted the same message on his Twitter.
No voy a mentir me duelo no haber logrado la meta pero el apoyo y amor del país fue algo histórico no saben la motivación y ganas que tengo de seguir y volver a escalar, gracias Ecuador se hicieron sentir y me volveré a parar
— C H T O V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) March 10, 2024
“I’m not going to lie, it hurts not attaining the aim, however the love and help from my nation was one thing historic,” Vera mentioned. “You don’t perceive the motivation and ambition I’ve to proceed climbing. Thanks Ecuador, your presence was felt and I’ll bounce again.”
Vera and O’Malley have an extended historical past as rivals, courting again to Vera’s win over the bantamweight champion again in 2020. Chito was unable to copy that success on this battle although as O’Malley out-landed him 230 to 89 important strikes, working Vera over for almost all of the 25 minutes bout.
Vera is now 15-10 in his UFC profession.
