Marlon Vera repeats his feat and deforms yet another face with a knockout in the UFC; compare the 'damage'

D. Cruz (left) and F. Edgar (right) were severely knocked out by M. Vera (center). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Candidate for a future bantamweight belt fight (up to 61,2kg.), Marlon Vera once again showed that he has a secret weapon in his presentations. After deleting Dominick Cruz No. UFC San Diego, the Ecuadorian expands the list of former champions hit via high kick. At the end of 2021, the combatant had overcome Frankie Edgar Similarly.

No UFC San Diego, Vera needed just over 20 minutes to prove that she is a serious prospect for a confrontation for the bantamweight throne. With the obligation to beat Cruz, the Ecuadorian deciphered the excellent movement of the veteran, who was putting on a good confrontation, and surprised him with a high kick, leading his rival to an immediate knockout.

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In November of last season, Edgar was the victim of Marlon's aggression and precision. Former lightweight (up to 70,3kg) and featherweight (up to 65,7kg) champion, the North American succumbed in the third round, also being eliminated.

With the triumph in UFC San Diego, Vera expands her great phase in the organization. Now, the fighter has four positive results in a row and remains consolidated in the top 5 of the division led by aljamain sterling.

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Marlon's last stumble happened in December 2020. At the time, the Ecuadorian ended up being surpassed by José Aldo, in a clash defined by the unanimous decision of the judges.