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Dominick Cruz was up on the scorecards when Marlon Vera knocked him out at UFC San Diego

BAD MMA News — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:04:33 +0000

Former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz was stopped in the UFC San Diego main event by a head kick by Marlon Vera followed by punches. Cruz was in control in the opening round, but was dropped by a left hook. He quickly got back to his feet and won the round on all three judges scorecards with flurries and takedowns. Cruz dictated the pace in the second round, and had a much higher output than Vera

Dominick Cruz was up on the scorecards when Marlon Vera knocked him out at UFC San Diego – MMA Weekly

UFC San Diego Post-fight Press Conference Video

BAD MMA News — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:32:46 +0000

Watch the UFC San Diego Post-fight Press Conference from Pechanga Arena shortly following tonight’s main event. The fight card was headlined by a bantamweight bout between No. 5 ranked Marlon Vera and former two-title titleholder Dominick Cruz . Vera knocked Cruz out in the fourth round with a head kick followed by punches. UFC San Diego Live Results: Marlon Vera vs

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UFC San Diego Bonuses: Marlon Vera banks an extra $50,000 for knocking out Dominick Cruz

BAD MMA News — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:32:44 +0000

Following Saturday’s UFC San Diego fight card, UFC officials announced the recipients of the performance-based bonuses. Fight Of The Night: Nate Landwehr vs David Onama Pechanga Arena in San Diego was on its feet at the final bell of Nate Landwehr vs David Onama, giving a roaring standing ovation upon realizing they had just witnessed an instant classic and possible frontrunner for 2022 fight of the year honors. Before reading the scorecards, announcer Joe Martinez uncharacteristally compelled the crowd to stand up and give a second deafening ovation, which they eagerly supplied. The scorecards, including one 28-28 tie, tipped in favor of Landwehr this evening, but it’s still shocking the fight went the full 15 minutes. Wild, weird, and violent, both men had their moments, flush with showboating, barroom-style brawling and the pure will of survival makes this sport such an unpredictable joy.

UFC San Diego: Marlon Vera KO’s Dominick Cruz with a nasty kick to the face | Video

BAD MMA News — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:04:21 +0000

In the main event, two hometown heroes went face-to-face and it was more than anyone expected. The fight went five glorious rounds with a healthy back-and-forth between both men. They both had moments where it looked like they were seconds away from finishing the fight. But in the fourth round, seemingly out of nowhere Marlon Vera dropped Cruz with a kick to face and it was redoubtable to fight was over. And Cruz’s nose was annihilated

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Marlon Vera: ‘I feel I’m the best fighter in the world right now’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:29:31 +0000

No. 5 ranked bantamweight contender Marlon Vera takes on former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in the UFC San Diego main event on Saturday. With the fight just a couple of days away, Vera feels good.

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Dominick Cruz: ‘I’m still gunning for a championship’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:39:07 +0000

Former two-division bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz headlines Saturday’s UFC fight card in San Diego against No. 5 ranked Marlon Vera . Cruz is riding a two-fight winning streak, but is closing in on 37-years old. Everyone only has a limited time in the sport, but the sand in Cruz’ hourglass isn’t bountiful. Facing Vera this weekend, Cruz feels like he’s headed toward another championship bout. “I do think I”m still gunning for a championship

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Watch Dominick Cruz defeat Pedro Munhoz | UFC San Diego Free Fight

BAD MMA News — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:29:18 +0000

Former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz defeated Pedro Munhoz in his last outing at UFC 269 in December. Cruz (24-3) headlines Saturday’s UFC San Diego fight card against No. 5 ranked Marlon Vera (19-7-1). Cruz will bring a two-fight winning streak in the Octagon at Pechanga Arena on Saturday while Vera is riding a three-fight winning streak.

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Sara McMann announces Aspen Ladd out of UFC San Diego fight

BAD MMA News — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:28:06 +0000

Sara McMann announced on Monday that her bantamweight fight with Aspen Ladd is off. McMann (13-6 MMA, 7-6 UFC) and Ladd (9-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) were booked to square off Aug. 13 at UFC Fight Night in San Diego, but McMann said on Instagram that Ladd has been forced to withdraw after testing positive for COVID-19 with less than two weeks to go. “I’m really crossing my fingers and hoping that the UFC is able to find a replacement,” McMann said.

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Marlon Vera expects ‘total destruction’ of Dominick Cruz at UFC San Diego

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:27:36 +0000

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Marlon Vera is oozing confidence ahead of his big fight against Dominick Cruz . Looking to enter title contention, Vera (21-7-1 MMA, 13-6 UFC) meets Cruz (24-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night in San Diego headliner on Aug. 13. Two-time UFC bantamweight champion Cruz proved he’s still in top form after back-to-back wins over Casey Kenney and Pedro Munhoz, but “Chito” expects to be too much for him on the night

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Jared Gordon looks for UFC career reinvention back at featherweight: ‘This is what I needed’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:20:45 +0000

Jared Gordon is on the verge of entering a new chapter in his fighting career. The 31-year-old will return to his original weight class of 145 pounds for the first time since 2017 when he takes on Matt Sayles on May 16 at UFC San Diego. The shift to featherweight is paired up with many significant changes in Gordon’s life heading into his seventh UFC fight. For this bout, Gordon (15-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) is now living in a different state, training under a new team, and he’s engaged. Although this amount of change might seem overwhelming, “Flash” is content that it’s all happening at once. “This is what I need.

Jared Gordon looks for UFC career reinvention back at featherweight: ‘This is what I needed’ – MMA Junkie