The UFC bantamweight division is a tale of two sides. Firstly, the rising challengers are on a mission to go for the title against Aljamain Sterling. On the other hand, there are other fallen giants that need some much-needed momentum to march a title run. Two such fighters collide as Adrian Yanez takes on Rob Font at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida.
Ahead of their fight at the main card, Font has a warning message for the number 12 ranked bantamweight. Font looks focused and determined ahead of the all-important bout after 2 losses.
Rob Font warns Adrian Yanez ahead of their fight at UFC 287
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Number 6 ranked UFC bantamweight has a warning message for Adrian Yanez for their fight in Miami. The 135-pounder is on a two-fight winning streak which makes the fight important for the American fighter.
Rob Font said, “This is a big fight for me you know.” Font continued as he stated why he was out of the game after his loss to Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera last year. He added, “I took a year off. I needed it. You know I needed a year off to kind of recoup.”
Lastly, he commented on his opponent at UFC 287. Font said, “Adrian Yanez is uh, this dude is a killer. He’s got a lot of momentum on his side. He’s on a nine-fight win streak. I just hope he doesn’t sleep on me. It’s going to be a banger. This is a guaranteed fight of the night for sure.”
Rob Font shared a story as to why he started MMA
In a previous interview, the UFC bantamweight shared his story of joining the sport. In an inspiring turn of events, Font said that he was delivering pizzas to some houses, and the next thing he knew he started practicing MMA, and he was hooked.
Font narrated, “I was in Tampa, Florida, delivering pizzas. I want to say it was like a Saturday night. Delivered to a house. There was a couple of guys outside grappling doing jiu-jitsu... They kind of broke it down to me. I would say maybe two days later, I was in the gym trying a free week trial. … I was hooked.”
Who do you think is going to win between Rob Font and Adrian Yanez? Let us know.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch this story: Joe Rogan 2022 Recap: Beef With Dwayne Johnson, Conor McGregor & Liver King, Spotify Backlash And More
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad