Marlon Vera didn’t get the type of opponent he wanted, but he got a fight. The Ecuadorian competes Saturday in the opening bout of the UFC on ESPN 8 main card, which takes place in Jacksonville, Fla. Vera (17-5-1 MMA, 9-4 UFC) takes on Song Yadong in a featherweight bout. Both men compete at bantamweight, but given the difficulties training during the coronavirus pandemic, both have agreed to fight up 10 pounds.
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Despite aiming higher in the rankings, Marlon Vera not taking Song Yadong lightly – MMA Junkie