Feb. 27, 2026, 8:02 a.m. ET
Marlon Vera could also be slumping the previous three years, however the final time he received a stoppage win was an all-time thriller.
Vera headlined his second straight UFC combat in August 2022 when he took on former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in entrance of Cruz’s dwelling followers in San Diego. And within the championship rounds, Vera put the ex-titleholder away with a highlight-reel end.
Vera tried to place Cruz’s head into the stands with a kick, and that. received him the knockout on the 2:17 mark of the fourth spherical. The win earned him his fourth straight post-fight bonus award.
Since then, Vera has gone simply 1-4, with all 4 losses by resolution, together with a pair of shut break up calls. Saturday, Vera (23-11-1 MMA, 15-10 UFC) returns seeking to finish his skid when he takes on David Martinez (13-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) within the UFC Fight Night 268 co-main occasion at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
Before Ecuador native Vera returns towards Martinez, take a look at his win over Cruz above, which was his most up-to-date stoppage victory.
