UFC Highlights: UFC News: UFC fans were all geared up for an exciting night of fights as the Ultimate Fighting Championship made its long-awaited return to San Antonio, Texas, after a four-year absence. The preliminary card delivered a solid matchup, with CJ Vegara’s win standing out as a highlight. So, fans are eagerly anticipating the main event, which saw bantamweight contender Marlon Vera, ranked third, take on explosive finisher Cory Sandhagen, ranked fifth. This 135-pound bout as promised turned out to be thrilling showdown between two of the division’s top fighters, with both vying for a shot at the title.
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The highly anticipated fight between Sandhagen and Vera at the UFC event started with a bang, with Sandhagen quickly taking the center and applying pressure on Vera. Vera found himself backed up against the cage as Sandhagen relentlessly marched forward with his high volume striking. Sandhagen’s strategy paid off as he scored a takedown and began delivering ground and pound to Vera. Although Vera managed to split open Sandhagen with a strike from the bottom, the round was clearly dominated by Sandhagen.
As the fight progressed, Sandhagen continued to improve with each passing round, executing his takedown strategy with precision. Both fighters put on an impressive display of fighting in the octagon, but it was Sandhagen’s dominant performance that ultimately earned him the split decision victory and the opportunity for a title shot.
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Sandhagen’s impressive victory is a testament to his skill and determination, and UFC world is hailing him on his well-deserved win. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Sandhagen in the UFC.
UFC Highlights: UFC San Antonio Results
Main Card:
Bantamweight: Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen
Bantamweight: Holly Holm (W) vs. Yana Santos- Via Unanimous Decision
Featherweight: Nate Landwehr (W) vs. Austin Lingo- Via Sub
Flyweight: Andrea Lee vs. Maycee Barber (W)- Via Split Decision
Middleweight: Chidi Njokuani (W) vs. Albert Duraev – Split Decision
Featherweight: Daniel Pineda (W) vs. Tucker Lutz- Via Sub
Prelims:
Featherweight: Steven Peterson vs. Lucas Alexander (W) – Via Decision
Welterweight: Trevin Giles (W) vs. Preston Parsons – Via Decision
Flyweight: CJ Vergara (W) vs. Daniel de Silva – Via TKO
Flyweight: Vinicius Salvador vs. Victor Altamirano (W) – via Decision
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