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Mairon Santos has something else to fight for this Saturday at UFC 313 in Las Vegas.
Last January, Santos’ wife Yasmim Bonfim gave birth to their son Ayron on January 19. Santos, 24, now aims not only to win, but also to collect $ 50,000 in bonus check when he returns to the octagon on Saturday to fight 8-2 featherweight Francis Marshall.
“I train (for arrival), that’s the plan,” Santos told MMA Fighting. “And also, I need the bonus because I have a grandson now. This is the plan, let the unconscious man on the ground. »»
Santos, who has become the winner of the featherweight of The Ultimate Fighter 32 With a deactivated from Kaan Ofli in August 2024, feels that he has a bonus.
“It’s a lot of diapers, guy. More than 10 layers a day, ”laughed. “And not just that. He starts to interact more now, so we will have to buy toys. And then buy even more things (laughs). So I have to get the bonus.
“The last time, they didn’t give me a bonus, I’m still a little salty on this subject, so now I will do everything I can to get the bonus.”
The UFC 313 is titled by the light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira against Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira has won bonuses in six of his nine UFC victories. Justin Gaethje, the co-confrontation opposite Rafael Fiziev, has more bonuses (13) that the UFC wins (8).
This makes competition for a more difficult bonus, but Santos celebrates the implementation of such a long -awaited card.
“I think it’s my moment,” said Santos. “It’s an excellent opportunity. I can’t wait to get there and work. It’s a big card and I think the UFC needed good Brazilian fights and good to join “Poatan”, and I am happy that I am one of those called. I am happy to know that the UFC sees me in this way. It is an honor to be on such a map, especially with Poatan the manager. »»
Marshall, his opponent on Saturday evening, went 2-2 so far under the banner of the UFC with victories on Marcelo Rojo and Dennis Buzukja. He is surrounded by great talents like Movsar Evloev, Grant Dawson and Mateusz Gamrot in the best American team, but Santos thinks it is a favorable style match.
“It will be similar to my last opponents since the first fight on Tuf,” said Santos. “I have evolved a lot since my defeat against the wrestler (Dan Argueta, at LFA 123). I no longer see it as a mystery, beating guys like that. We must respect their game, of course, but I do not see him offer me a lot in this area of struggle. I think he will try to exchange a little on the feet, and that’s what I want. It is a perfect match for me because it is not excellent on withdrawals – and when he cannot get dismantling, he tries to strike. “”
