"I'm obviously in a complicated position, it's no secret, but at the end of the day I have my health, my strength, my job, my drive and I'm ready to go out and fight with everything I've got on Saturday."
"More than anything else it's about showing myself that after 25 fights [in the UFC] I'm still here, I'm still strong, I'm still fighting at the top of the division. I fought with the top of the division, right?"
"So on that front I'm confident that I have my strength within me, and I'm very confident that things will go my way this weekend."
Marlon "Chito" Vera enters a co-main event bout against David Martinez at UFC Mexico City, attempting to reverse a three-fight skid that began with his March 2025 title loss to Sean O'Malley. Despite his recent struggles, Vera maintains confidence in his abilities and physical condition. He emphasizes that fighting top-tier competition has defined his career, noting that losses to elite opponents differ from potential physical decline. Vera acknowledges his complicated position but expresses determination to demonstrate his continued strength and relevance within the bantamweight division after 25 UFC fights. He remains unconcerned about fighting a Mexican opponent in Mexico City, understanding local fan loyalty while maintaining his own confidence heading into the weekend.
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