Let’s once again take a step back and recap a fight card that held a lot of value. Marlon Vera entered the main event as a (+115) underdog against Rob Font and put on an outstanding performance in his unanimous decision victory. Read below for my UFC Recap.
Rob Font vs. Marlon Vera
UFC Bantamweight Main Event Bout
The UFC odds were Rob Font -135 and Marlon Vera +115 at your top-rated sportsbooks. The dog value in Vera was too nice to pass up. I stated in my UFC prediction how both fighters are aggressive and technical, and based on their durability, I could see it ending at the cards leaning Vera.
Overall, this was a great fight. Font had very clean boxing and held a nice pace. But Vera was in fact the more technical fighter, implementing a great array of kicks and knees.
Fight Recap
Round 1 – Vera began the fight with a nice low kick, but Font returned with a solid combo. Vera aimed for another body kick, but Font’s counter boxing was on point. Whatever Font threw, Vera walked right through and continuously targeted that lead leg. They entered the clinch and exchanged uppercuts. With a minute to go, Font was targeting the head and body; he landed some more uppercuts. Vera ends the round with a couple of kicks. Definitely an impressive round from Font.
Round 2 – Font was running off of some momentum from that marvelous first round. He landed 3 in a row followed by a sharp straight left. Vera cracked him with a kick but Font followed through with an elbow. Vera turned with a spinning back kick. Face and aggression started to pick up. With two minutes to go, Vera landed another calf kick; Font landed a hefty combo and Vera countered with another body kick.
Font landed a right cross and an uppercut; they exchanged low kicks. One minute to go, Vera landed a hard left hook and shot for his legs. Vera attempted some elbows as the round ended. I would give this round to Vera.
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Round 3 – The aggression continued from Font. He failed with a takedown, and Vera put him against the cage. Font with an elbow but misses. Vera then followed with a head kick, left jab combo. Font now starting to pick up the volume. Vera landed several kicks in a row, switching their levels. Font was really utilizing his jab in this round, we needed to see more combos. He was splitting his guard so Vera landed kicks to the body.
Vera looked completely unbreakable; Font landing punch after punch but Vera kept marching. In the final minute, Vera landed a jump knee and followed through with some nasty elbows. The round ended before he could get anywhere. A great round for Vera.
Round 4 – Both fighters looked fresh; Vera aimed for a flying knee followed by an elbow. Font landed a right cross and some more combos. Vera simply absorbed these punches. They exchanged low kicks. More calf kicks from Vera. A side kick to the face by Vera! Font on the ground with Vera kicking at his legs. Font managed to get back up and threw a wheel kick. Spinning attempts and more kicks to end the round. Another round for Vera.
Final Round
In order for Font to have won, he needed to finish Vera. He started strong and aimed for the body, then landed a nice elbow – Vera laughed. Back and forth combos from both; an uppercut from Font, exchanged with a jab from Vera.
Font’s face was bloody at this point, but it was not stopping him at all. He landed a clean right; Vera countered with a hook. Two minutes left, Vera landed a very heavy jab to Font’s face. Vera aimed for an elbow but ate a right cross.
Font landed a heavy uppercut; Vera shook it off. They exchanged jabs until Font ate another heel kick to the face that clearly hurt him. Vera jumped after him with flying knees, but nothing could break Rob Font.
Marlon Vera defeated Rob Font by unanimous decision.
Closing Remarks and What’s Next?
This was a remarkable fight overall. Both men showed great endurance and durability throughout the entire bout. They were sharp and accurate with their striking, and overall a wonderful technical bout.
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