Chito Vera calls for No. 1 contender bout with Petr Yan

[KazDibiase]

As he edges closer to title contention, Marlon Vera is eyeing a former champion next.

Vera (21-7-1 MMA, 11-6 UFC) has won his past three in a row, most recently battering Rob Font in his first UFC headliner in April. Following his win, Vera wanted to run things back with Jose Aldo, who defeated him by unanimous decision in December 2020.

But “Chito” has now turned his attention to former bantamweight champion Petr Yan (16-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC), who’s coming off his second consecutive loss to champ Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273 in March.

“We’re literally one win away from fighting for that belt, so I hope we get it done with Yan,” Vera said in an interview with The Schmo. “I think that’s the path to the belt, No. 1 contender. We kick his ass, and we move forward.”

He continued, “I stop Yan, and I get a title shot.”

Vera also had previously called out another ex-champ in Dominick Cruz, but after Yan himself expressed interest in fighting him, Vera is happy to oblige to his callout.



“Dominick is an old story for me,” Vera said. “He didn’t want to do it. He don’t want the smoke. We’ll move forward. Yan wants it. He’ll get it.”

https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-news-marlon-vera-wants-petr-yan-no-1-contender-fight

 

[SeattleFightFan]

i like it

 

[Dorkman]

Plenty of time I don't like chito's personality, but respect here for not looking for an easy route to the belt. Would be a great match up. Hope they make it.

 

[ExitLUPin]

most violent possible matchup in MMA right now

 

[mirko>anyone]

This makes a lot of sense. Chito has been rolling and looking hungry. Petr needs to make a statement. This fight would be pure violence.

 

[DebtCollectorMMA]

Suga toys with both

 

[Dreyga Hates You Sherbums]

Hope this happens

 

[HockeyBjj]

As long as Aldo fights Sterling for the belt I’m happy. No need to wait for dillashaw to heal after he only got a split decision win after a massive PED suspension

 

[Sycho Sid]

I am fine with Chito getting a shot, but I dislike guys losing title matches and only having to win one to get back in.

 

[TITS]

This guy acting like he's the A-side.

 

[richardjohnson]

Suga toys with both

sugar shins ended up broken like a cheap toy when he fought chito

 

[Raymundo Alvarado Guevara]

Sounds good to me

 

[Substance Abuse]

If this means TJ is behind Aldo and the winner of this fight, I'm all for it. TJ should be nowhere near a title shot.

 

[Goldentrophy]

Hmmmm, in a 3 rounder this might be a hard fight to pick since Yan is a slow starter.

 

[MeatWagon06]

Late starter violence.

 

[jnes]

Most violent fight in MMA

Make some psychopath belt for them

 

[Hypetrainofthemonth]

I like this fight, i think Petr technique is a little more crisp, but Chito is also a tank, and no slouch, both love to come forward.

Should be fireworks.

 

[rjmbrd]

I'm picking Yan but Chito is a live dog.

I still feel pretty confident Yan is one of the absolute best in the division, effectively equal with Sterling right now. Really hard to pick against Yan.

This would be an outstanding fight and Cruz doesn't belong in a title eliminator - this makes the most sense for the division.

 

[Hypetrainofthemonth]

Suga toys with both

Why am i not surprised, a cuck is a fighter you like to bring up unnecessarily.<45>

 

[DebtCollectorMMA]

Why am i not surprised, a cuck is a fighter you like to bring up unnecessarily.<45>

Suga is very relevant. Much more likely to become champion than Chito.