High-tier bantamweights Deiveson Figueiredo and Marlon Vera will meet at UFC on ABC 7 in a matchup with excessive significance to each their respective careers.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Marlon Vera preview
Following a storied run at flyweight the place he has two separate title reigns, Figueiredo moved as much as 135 kilos in December and has rattled off back-to-back victories in opposition to Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt, incomes him the No. 14 spot within the newest USA TODAY Sports activities/MMA Junkie bantamweight rankings.
The Brazilian will try additional elevate his place in opposition to No. 10-ranked Vera, who is keen to get again on monitor after his title-fight loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 299 in March. “Chito” hasn’t misplaced consecutive fights since February 2018, and can look to keep away from falling into that gap once more in opposition to a former UFC champion.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Marlon Vera odds
DraftKings launched the chances for the bout, with Figueiredo opening up as a slight -130 favourite over Vera, who’s a +110 underdog.
watch Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Marlon Vera at UFC on ABC 7
- When: Aug. 3
- The place: Etihad Area, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Broadcast/streaming: ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+
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