It wasn't just Rob Font... Check out other athletes who emerged unrecognizable from fights against Marlon Vera

M. Vera (left) surpassed R. Font (right) in the ufc vegas 53. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @chitoveraufc

Rob font His face was disfigured and he had to endure 212 blows from Marlon Vera to reach the judges' decision, according to data from 'FightAnalytics'. The North American, however, was not the only one who emerged unrecognizable from fighting against the Ecuadorian in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg).

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Now, the team SUPER FIGHTS brought together three other fighters who had difficulty imposing their style of play and, in addition to being defeated, were seriously damaged against Marlon Vera.

Frankie Edgar and the 'smashed face'

Former lightweight champion (up to 70.3 kg), Frankie Edgar, became known worldwide for his resistance inside the octagon. But in UFC 268, which happened in November 2021, he was unable to survive the frontal stomp applied by the Ecuadorian Marlon Vera. Worse than that, the North American's face was completely crushed when he received the attack.

This photo of Frankie Edgar from last night might Honestly be one of the most brutal punchfaces I've ever seen. (📷: @louisgrasse) pic.twitter.com/bJ0PjieiHS

- Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) November 7, 2021

'Marks of War' against Davey Grant

O UFC Las Vegas 29, in July 2021, left marks on davey grant. After the battle before Marlon Vera, the North American displayed the marks of 'war' on his social networks and made a point of praising his opponent for the fight. The fighters, on that occasion, were awarded for their performances and left the card with US$50 (around R$252 at current prices).

 

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It didn’t work for Rob Font…

Defeated in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 53, held last Saturday (30), Rob font will carry with him, for days, the marks of his battle against Marlon Vera. Defeated by the Ecuadorian in a unanimous decision by the judges, the athlete left the Octagon with his face disfigured. For five rounds, the American was the victim of his rival's precise attacks.

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— ᴛʜᴇᴀʀᴛᴏꜰᴡᴀʀ🗿🏝 (@TheArtOfWar6) May 1, 2022

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