WATCH: Marlon Vera brutally sweeps Dominick Cruz with a spectacular head kick knockout at UFC San Diego
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Marlon Vera at UFC San Diego
UFC Bantamweight Marlon Vera is coming up towards the title shot and there’s no stopping as he dominated another major obstacle on his path to UFC gold with another knockout win over a UFC Legend in Dominick Cruz at UFC San Diego. Even with the homeboy getting the L, the crowd maintained its cheer of support for Vera and we can say with firm confidence, that he has the potential to be Ecuador’s first UFC champion. Read through the play-by-play results below to witness how Vera’s patience and power kept Cruz unaware of the huge upset.
Round 1: Cruz starts off with blistering shots. Cruz is showing a speed advantage. Cruz is coming from various angles when letting his hands go. Nice low kick by imbalances Vera a bit. Cruz lands the first takedown of the fight. Vera knocks down Cruz with a straight but the latter recovers. Cruz again with voluminous striking. Cruz attempts a takedown. Cruz is all for lightning strikes followed by a head kick that pushes Vera backwards. Another takedown by Cruz. Submission attempt by Vera but Cruz escapes. Round ends. A close 10-9 for Cruz.
Dominick Cruz had the majority of the fight controlled until Marlon Vera calculated the right move coupled with his power
Round 2: Vera starts with a head kick. Cruz is constantly active with leg kicks on Vera’s lead leg. A nice right hand from Cruz. Another low kick from Cruz but going in comes at a cost of being vulnerable to Vera’s power strikes. A body shot by Cruz. Vera lands on return. The low kick was followed by a jab and a cross by Cruz. Teep kicks to the chest from Vera. Cruz is now starting his combinations with a kick as opposed to ending with it earlier. Cruz is fighting from the outside rather than getting in a close range. Some close exchanges and the round ends. Another 10-9 in favour of Cruz.
Round 3: A heavy kick by Cruz but a return shot by Vera prevents Cruz from putting further pressure. A huge one-two by Vera and Cruz wobbles a little bit. The fight stays with a cautious approach from both sides. Another takedown attempt from Cruz. The round 3 significant strikes are close. Cruz goes for another takedown attempt and Vera lands some elbows that caution Cruz. The round ends. A close 10-9 for Vera.
Round 4: A knockdown in the starting by Vera but seems like Cruz got slipped as well. OH MY! A spectacular head kick by Vera as a result of Cruz slipping right makes Cruz land face first and a few follow-up shots from Vera get the fight done in his favour. Double-digit finishes from Ecuador’s very own. Possibly one of the most dangerous fighters in the bantamweight division right now.
Results: Marlon Vera defeated Dominick Cruz via knockout [Head kick and punches] in ROUND 4
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