Chito Vera

2023 - 3 - 25

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UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Cory Sandhagen overwhelms ... (CBSSports.com)

Cory Sandhagen gave Marlon Vera more than he could handle in the main event of UFC Fight Night in San Antonio. Sandhagen presented a puzzle that Vera simply ...

The amount of time both fighters spent on the feet in the early portions of the fight stripped Vera of the opportunity to gather crucial intel for the later rounds. I have a line that's a little embarrassing." Cory Sandhagen gave Marlon Vera more than he could handle in the main event of UFC Fight Night in San Antonio.

Cory Sandhagen dominates Marlon Vera in split decision win (ESPN)

Despite ending in a split decision, Cory Sandhagen dominated Marlon Vera through five rounds in Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event in San Antonio.

[Aljamain Sterling](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3031559/aljamain-sterling) in 2020, in a result that was legitimate but also unlikely to be duplicated. Dvalishvili should be available in the meantime, as he has said he does not intend to fight Sterling at any time because they are teammates. Vera is known as one of the most dangerous knockout artists in the division, but Sandhagen more than held his own on the feet. "[The strategy was to] win the early rounds and then know he was going to come at me," Sandhagen said. He took Vera down in the first and second rounds and racked up offense with elbows from top position. According to UFC Stats, he out-landed Vera in total strikes 193 to 71 and converted three takedowns.

'Fire that judge': Pros react to Cory Sandhagen's split decision win ... (MMA Fighting)

Twitter had a lot to say following Cory Sandhagen's victory over Marlon Vera at UFC San Antonio.

If that doesn’t tell you judging needs fixed I don’t know why to tell you— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) That was a 5 round beating! With both bantamweights coming off violent finishes in their previous fights, it was a battle to determine who would cement themselves on the short list for a 135-pound title shot.

Twitter reacts to Cory Sandhagen's split decision win over Marlon ... (Yahoo Sports)

The MMA community heaped praise on Cory Sandhagen for a masterclass performance over Marlon Vera at UFC on ESPN 43.

Cory Sandhagen dominates Chito Vera at UFC San Antonio (Empire Sports Media)

In the headliner of UFC San Antonio, we saw a battle between two top five bantamweight contenders. Former interim title challenger Cory “The Sandman”

Another combination from Sandhagen. Body kick from Vera and Sandhagen lands a counter hook. Another long combination and a flying knee from Sandhagen. Combination from Vera and a front kick lands. High kick attempt from Vera and Sandhagen answers with a combination. Long jab from Sandhagen and Vera buckles him with a low kick. Low kick now from Sandhagen. Long combination from Sandhagen and he shoots for a takedown. Long combination from Sandhagen. Big combination from Sandhagen. Powerful low kick from Sandhagen and a big left. Elbow from the bottom from Vera cuts Sandhagen.

UFC on ESPN 43 Results: Cory Sandhagen Triumphs in Oddly ... (Sports Illustrated)

Sandhagen made his case for the No. 1 contender fight following an impressive win over Marlon “Chito” Vera in San Antonio.