One UFC bantamweight up-and-comer has some agency opinions on the skillset that his division’s most up-to-date title challenger possesses.
Marlon Vera unsuccessfully competed for the 135-pound gold this previous March at UFC 299, driving on his previous victory over champion Sean O’Malley to safe a rematch on the again of a 1-1 document in 2023.
Whereas the Ecuadorian vowed to repeat his first-round knockout of “Sugar” in Miami, he was outclassed throughout 5 rounds, with O’Malley recording his first title protection in dominant vogue.
Vera got here underneath fireplace from loads of followers and fellow fighters within the aftermath, lots of whom questioned his potential to hold with the easiest.
In accordance with this prospect, he can’t even dangle with the newcomers…
Loughran Not Impressed By Vera’s Capacity: ‘I’m 1-1 In The UFC & Suppose I’d Run By way of Him’
Throughout a current interview with InsideFighting, UFC bantamweight Caolan Loughran gave his tackle a number of the prospects, stars, and champions plying their commerce within the sport’s premier promotion.
When Vera’s identify got here up, the Irishman stated he sees nothing however a “horrible” fighter.
He did have some constructive issues to say in regards to the Ecuadorian as an individual. However in the case of motion contained in the cage, Loughran believes that simply two fights into his UFC profession, even he may make a struggle towards Vera look straightforward.
“Sh*t fighter. Horrible fighter. I’m being trustworthy,” Loughran stated. “He obtained to the UFC title however that was purely off the O’Malley first one. Don’t price him in any space.
“Honest play to him and what he’s doing for his daughter. It’s a beautiful story. Good man. I simply assume he’s a f*cking heavy bag,” Loughran continued. “I’m 1-1 within the UFC and I feel I’d run via ‘Chito,’ who simply fought for a title. Put him on his again and he’s like a fish out of water. … I feel he’s a sh*t fighter.”
The following individual trying to “run via” Vera will probably be Deiveson Figueiredo, who is ready to share the cage with “Chito” on the upcoming UFC Battle Night time occasion in Abu Dhabi early subsequent month.
Ought to he fall to a dropping skid in 2024 by the hands of “Deus Da Guerra,” Vera’s hopes for a second title shot down the road will take a agency hit.
