UFC Fight Night: Marlon Vera vs Cory Sandhagen will headline this weekend’s UFC event. The two will fight in the Bantamweight division, with the winner inching toward the next title shot. So ahead of what promises to be an electric contest at UFC San Antonio, we compare the two to see who is a better knockout artist. Follow UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
Vera and Sandhagen are arguably two of the most exciting Bantamweights in the UFC right now. Both prefer to stand and strike and have very unique styles. Therefore, fans can expect fireworks at UFC San Francisco. However, what do the numbers say about the two fighters?
UFC Fight Night: Marlon Vera vs Cory Sandhagen- Who Is a Better Knockout Artist?
UFC Fight Night: Marlon Vera vs Cory Sandhagen knockouts comparison
Out of his 20 victories, Marlon Vera has eight knockouts. Therefore, giving him a 40% knockout rate. Sandhagen, on the other hand, has seven knockouts in his 15 victories. Thus giving him a 47% knockout rate.
So while Vera has more knockouts than Sandhagen, Sandhagen has fewer fights. As a result, he has a better knockout percentage. However, this does not tell the full story. While looking at the numbers, we do not consider the nature of the knockouts.
Both Vera and Sandhagen are vicious and precise strikers. They both have some highlight-reel finishes. However, if we were to compare, Vera has the better knockouts. And although this is subjective, we believe Vera is the better knockout artist because of his ability to end the fight in one hit.
UFC Fight Night: Marlon Vera vs Cory Sandhagen full card for UFC San Antonio
Main Card
Marlon Vera +125 vs Cory Sandhagen -145
Holly Holm NA vs Yana Santos NA
Alex Caceres -155 vs Nate Landwehr +135
Andrea Lee +175 vs Maycee Barber -205
Chidi Njokuani -165 vs Albert Duraev +140
Prelims
Alex Perez +170 vs Manel Kape -200
Daniel Pineda +190 vs Tucker Lutz -225
Steven Peterson -175 vs Lucas Alexander +150
Trevin Giles -120 vs Preston Parsons +100
CJ Vergara -260 vs Daniel Da Silva +220
Victor Altamirano -105 vs Vinicius Salvador -115
What do you make of Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen’s knockout power? Who do you think is the better knockout artist of the two?
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