“In form of a rival, I don’t have a name I would say — I would be willing to fight anybody; whoever the promotion gives me,” said Vallejos. “Whether it’s someone that is out of the rankings or if it’s in the rankings, it’s even better, but I’m thinking Rio would be a good call because I’m already training in Brazil.
“But another fight before the end of the year would be good.”
The UFC is slated to return to Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on October 11.
Before that can happen, the emerging featherweight has to get through Silva, and then, provided things for well for Ribovics on Saturday, as well, he’ll have to get through the feast that he and his compatriots are sure to find.
“If you really want the experience of having a true asado, you need to have a UFC in Argentina,” he stated emphatically, doubling down on his call for the UFC to return to his home nation. “As I said before, we’re all friends, we all talk to each other, so the opportunity to celebrate a victory with all of us together…
He took a beat and smiled.
“We’ll find a place, and listen: I’ve got that fat boy mentality, Esteban has got that fat boy mentality, Francisco as well. We eat, we can put some stuff down, so we’ll find a place and we’re gonna have a nice celebration.”
“El Chino” steps into the Octagon on Saturday evening and if all goes well, “El Gordo” will make an appearance soon after.
