Rodolfo Vieira joined the UFC back in 2019, but only had 5 fights under the promotion since then.
He wishes that he could’ve been more active, as he emphasized in a recent Sherdog interview:
I wish I could have fought more often, but injuries and other life matters kept me away.
Without a doubt, I wish I could have been more active. I didn’t want to have just five fights during my time in the UFC.But God didn’t allow for that. I trust in His plans. I’m scheduled to fight again.
I’m happy and well. That’s what matters. I’m ready to get back to winning.
He is happy to be back to competing, as his next match will take place on Saturday (April 29), at UFC Fight Night 223 against Cody Brundage:
Cody is very tough. He’s dangerous. I respect him.
He has a wrestling background and heavy hands. He has a good jab.In the UFC, there are no easy matchups.
Anyone you face is good everywhere. I’m ready.And just because he has never been submitted, it doesn’t mean I’ll only look for that.
My Jiu-Jitsu is sharp, and my striking is much better than last time around. My main goal is to get a finish before the final buzzer.
Vieira has even hired a BJJ coach again, even though he hasn’t had one ever since the transition to MMA:
Salenco Coutinho – he joined the team to be my Jiu-Jitsu trainer.
I had been without a trainer since I migrated to MMA. He’s made a big difference in my game.
My Jiu-Jitsu is much better. It’s giving me a lot of confidence.
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