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Originally Posted by CC_123
He has beaten three fighters that aren't elite, yes. But he has also only absorbed 2 significant strikes in three fights. The UFC can't sit and protect him like they did O'Malley. Look at what happened there. Feed him a top 5 fighter and see how he does. He clearly can hold his own with those guys. Plus, his hype is strong. People don't want to see him destroy Maia. Give him a real fight.
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This post makes no sense. The UFC didn’t protect O’Malley; they built him up appropriately including with an ex champ in Eddie Wineland. Believe it or not Vera isn’t an easy fight for anyone. Your logic is how you get young guys thrashed and make sure they never reach their true potential. See: Thatch, Brandon or Vera, Brandon. And it looks like they’re matching him up with Dos Anjos next which is the right move. Just like Wineland he’s an aging yet still capable ex champ with a name.