MarcosDegli entered Dana White’s Contender Series with plenty to prove and left theMeta Apex with an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.
The Brazilian flyweight submitted Paris Moranwith a standing one-arm rear-naked choke at the 4:46 mark of thesecond round at DWCS Season 10 Week 7, extending his winning streak to 13 straight. Degli hadan emotional response to the massive achievement.
Degli has built a reputation as one of Brazil’s more dangerousflyweight prospects. Against Moran, Degli showed that hissubmission game is just as potent as his striking. The victory wasenough to convince UFC CEO DanaWhite to award him a contract.
In his post-fight interview, Degli (15-3) talked about hisgrandmother.
“I lost my grandma at the start of the year and I wish that she washere to see where her grandson made it. We made it,” Degli said. “Iam sure she would be really proud. I am gonna make her reallyproud.”
He also touched on the support he’s received from his wife.
“She is the most invaluable thing I have in my life,” Degli said.”She’s there for me no matter what.”
Degli went 2-3 in his pro career before racking up 13 wins on thebounce.
