M. Vera knocked out D. Cruz in the UFC San Diego (Photo: Playback / Instagram)
The brutal knockout suffered by Dominick Cruz against Marlon Vera in the main fight of UFC San Diego, last Saturday (13), had immediate consequences for the face of the former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg). Images published by Ultimate show that the impact of the Ecuadorian's kick instantly “deformed” the North American's nose.
The knockout happened in the fourth round of the fight. Having difficulty adapting to the movement of Dominick Cruz in the initial rounds, Marlon Vera was accurate in launching a high kick at the exact moment he Dominick Cruz he lowered his head, which increased the impact of the blow, taking the former champion immediately to the canvas.
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The victory was the fourth in a row for Marlon Vera in the UFC. Fifth place in the bantamweight rankings, the Ecuadorian is getting even closer to a possible title fight.
Dominick Cruz, on the other hand, loses again after two consecutive victories in the Octagon. Former division champion, the American is further away from an opportunity to regain the belt that belonged to him twice in his career.
SEE THE EXACT MOMENT OF THE KICK AND WHAT DOMINICK CRUZ'S NOSE LOOKED LIKE AFTER THE BLOW:
Perfect precision 🎯 by Marlon "Chito" Vera 🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/0xGpb4dxj2
— El Rocktagono (@elrocktagono) August 14
D. Cruz was knocked out and had his nose 'deformed' by a kick from M. Vera in the UFC San Diego (Photo: Reproduction)
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