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‘Chito’ Vera Suffers Defeat by Split Decision Against Cory Sandhagen at UFC San Antonio

The Latino savored defeat. This Saturday, the Ecuadorian Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera He was in the Octagon again, this time to face the American Cory Sandhagen at UFC San Antonio.

This event of the UFCthe largest mixed martial arts company at the AT&T Center in the city of San Antonio, Texas (United States), had as its star fight ‘Chito’ Vera contra Cory Sandhagen. The South American fell by split decision in the agreed fight for the bantamweight.

was the rival of Marlon Vera the one who maintained control for the longest time in the fight, especially in the first two rounds. He dominated with several punches and also taking to the ground. The Ecuadorian tried to react in the last round, but it was too late.

“Marlon is a tough guy, but so am I. I’m grateful to all of you for coming to see me. I feel blessed to be before all of you. I know you wanted a trade fight, but it was difficult,” Sandhagen said after the win.

Later it was the turn of Marlon Vera on the microphone. He was disappointed, though he did point out that he will come back stronger than ever.

“Thank you all for giving me your support, to all the people from Ecuador who came here. I’m sorry I lost, it’s my fault and there are no excuses. Thank you very much to my family and team,” he remarked.

In this way the streak of four consecutive victories of ‘Chito’ is cut and, for the moment, the chance to fight for the bantamweight title held by Aljamain Sterling is missing.

UFC San Antonio main card results

Cory Sandhagen defeated Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera by split decision (bantamweight). The North American dominated, although for one of the judges his victory was not very clear.

Holly Hom defeated Yana Santos by unanimous submission (bantamweight). The judges’ scorecards were 30-26, 30-27 and 30-27.

Nate Landwehr defeated Austin Lindo (featherweight) via submission. He dominated his rival in the second round with a choke (mataleón).

Maycee Barber defeated Andrea Lee (flyweight) by split decision. The judges’ cards 29-28, 28-29 and 27-30.

Albert Duraev won by split decision over Chidi Njokuani (middleweight). The judges’ scorecards were 29-28, 28-29 and 28-29.

Daniel Pineda defeated Tucker Lutz (featherweight) via submission. In the second round, he was strangled (guillotine).

Preliminary Results UFC San Antonio

Lucas Alexander defeated Steven Peterson (featherweight) by unanimous decision. The judges’ cards were 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27.

Trevin Giles defeated Preston Parsons (welterweight) by split decision. The judges scored as follows 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28.

CJ Vergara knocked out Brazilian Daniel Lacerda by flyweight. The American sent him to sleep with a series of elbow blows and fists to the head. This occurred in the second round.

Víctor Altamirano defeated Vinicius Salvador by unanimous decision in a flyweight fight. The judges gave him 29-28, 29-28 and 29-28.

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This weekend the Ecuadorian Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera will be in the octagon again, now to face the American Cory Sandhagen at UFC San Antonio.

This event of the UFCthe largest mixed martial arts company, is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at the AT&T Center in the city of San Antonio, Texas (United States). ‘Chito’ Vera contra Cory Sandhagen it will be the stellar event of the main card and he wants to win to become a serious candidate to tempt the bantamweight title currently held by Aljamain Sterling.

In the UFC, the technical qualities of ‘Chito’ Vera and they see him as a favorite to take the win. “He kicks with both legs with a lot of technique and fury. One of his favorites is the kick to the body, usually with the right”, they indicate on the official website.

UFC San Antonio with ‘Chito’ Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen: Primetime Billboard Hour

Peru: 7:00 pm

Ecuador: 7:00 p.m.

Colombia: 7:00 p.m.

México: 6:00 p.m.

Argentina: 9:00 p.m.

Colombia: 9:00 p.m.

United States (Florida): 7:00 pm

The Ecuadorian fighter has a streak of four victories in a row and is fully confident in adding one more on US soil.

Previously, he beat Davey Grant, Frankie Edgar, Rob Font and Dominick Cruz. His last fall occurred in 2020, in December, at the hands of the Brazilian Jose Aldo.

UFC San Antonio main card

Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen

Holly Holm vs. Yana Santos

Alex Caceres vs. Nate Landwehr

Andrea Lee vs. Maycee Barber

Chidi Njokuani vs. Duraev

UFC San Antonio: follow the preliminary card

Alex Perez vs. Manel Kape

Daniel Pineda vs. Tucker Lutz

Steven Peterson vs. Lucas Alexander

CJ Vergara vs. daniel da silva

Manuel Torres vs. Trey Ogden

Victor Altamirano vs. Vinicius Salvador

Hailey Cowan vs. Tamires Vidal

Where to see the ‘Chito’ Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen fight?

It will be broadcast to all of South America by the Star+ signal

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