UFC’s well-oiled machine produced another classic event as UFC Vegas 53 (UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera) saw bantamweight contenders Rob Font and Marlon Vera go to war in the octagon. This important fight in one of the company’s most stacked divisions saw #8 ‘Chito’ Vera take out #5 Rob Font via a unanimous decision.
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Coming off of two spectacular wins against Davey Grant and future UFC Hall of Fame Frankie Edgar, Vera had all the momentum on his side; whereas his counterpart was trying to bounce back from a tough loss against former featherweight champion Jose Aldo.
With the impressive win, Vera moved to 21-7-1; Font moved to a record of 19-6.
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Fans reacted to the enthralling UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera main event and were in awe of what happened in front of their eyes.
UFC world reacts to Rob Font vs. Marlon Vera
Fight fans and fellow UFC fighters gave their reactions on the social media platforms and hailed the impressive performance at UFC Vegas 53. Even beforehand, everyone expected the bout to be a treat.
Been a lot of action tonight and I think the main event is gonna be even more violent
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 1, 2022
I’m excited for this main event @chitoveraUFC vs @RobSFont. Two uber talented bantamweights. Could go either way! #UFCVegas53
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 1, 2022
Locked in 🔒
[ @RobSFont | #UFCVegas53 ] pic.twitter.com/l7usBq7S7Q— UFC (@ufc) May 1, 2022
Heading to the Octagon for his first main event 💪
[ @ChitoVeraUFC | #UFCVegas53 ] pic.twitter.com/OlOvV302jc— UFC (@ufc) May 1, 2022
Few people have striking as crisp as Rob Font #UFCVegas53
— Morning Kombat (@morningkombat) May 1, 2022
I ain’t gonna lie… I love watching @RobSFont #UFCVegas53 👊🏿👊🏿
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) May 1, 2022
Maldito tour @chitoveraUFC #UFCVegas53
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) May 1, 2022
Broadcast says Font attempted 100 strikes in round 1. Against Garbrandt he attempted just 46 in round 1. Landed only 23.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) May 1, 2022
LOVING THIS ACTION 🍿 #UFCVegas53 pic.twitter.com/uwZMLZZpX7
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 1, 2022
Them cartel boys can box
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 1, 2022
Unofficial significant striking stats after 1:
Font: 47/100
Vera: 20/50Font landed nearly as many as Vera threw.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 1, 2022
Fast start for Font. Mixing in uppercuts with his terrific jabs. Need more movement out of Chito. #UFCVegas53
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 1, 2022
If font doesn’t fade this is impressive pace man
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) May 1, 2022
Wow Vera drops Font to end the second round! Crazy turn of events! #UFCVegas53
— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) May 1, 2022
🥶 #UFCVegas53 pic.twitter.com/816Tznae5U
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 1, 2022
This output is just absurd. #UFCVegas53 pic.twitter.com/8cUNzEcxQC
— UFC (@ufc) May 1, 2022
Font is going to break bantamweight records with this output…and still might lose. Crazy fight!
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 1, 2022
This fight has had us like 😳🤯👀 #UFCVegas53
— UFC (@ufc) May 1, 2022
I don't wanna hear anyone else call themselves gangster when this man is on the roster. #UFCVegas53 pic.twitter.com/qpBFiGZO8Q
— MacMally🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) May 1, 2022
This is an amazing fight by both men! 👏🏼👏🏼 #UFCVegas53
— Eric Nicksick (@Eric_XCMMA) May 1, 2022
#UFCVegas53 pic.twitter.com/JR9r6ZY5PY
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) May 1, 2022
I don't wanna hear anyone else call themselves gangster when this man is on the roster. #UFCVegas53 pic.twitter.com/qpBFiGZO8Q
— MacMally🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) May 1, 2022
Chito a prime 135 Tony Ferguson
— james (@AiYoungJames) May 1, 2022
How about that for that 100th main event?😎 #UFCVegas53 pic.twitter.com/jejNjYQ5zK
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) May 1, 2022
Chito Congratulation
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) May 1, 2022
71 significant strikes landed in a single round is the 4th most in bantamweight history.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 1, 2022
#UFCVegas53 Official Scorecard: Rob Font vs Marlon Vera (@ChitoVeraUFC)
All Tonight's Scorecards: https://t.co/SOocbkXYhT pic.twitter.com/bM8mkli3rf
— UFC News (@UFCNews) May 1, 2022
Rob Font missed weight ahead of the bout
On Friday, the New England Cartel fighter missed weight and stepped on the scales at 138.5 lbs. Consequently, Vera got 20% of Font’s fight purse.
Usually, a bad weight cut hampers the performance of the fighter, but Font didn’t seem to be affected. He looked on point with his jab in round 1 and overall displayed New England Cartel boxing skills. That said, the later rounds were tougher for Font.
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Despite getting tagged constantly at the end of the rounds, Font showed a brilliant pace and fought his heart out for 25 minutes in a grueling contest.
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Did the weight cut affect Font’s ability to take shots? Or did Marlon Vera’s constant leg kicks and left hooks secure him the win?
What did you think of the UFC Vegas 53 main event bout between Rob Font and Marlon Vera? Share your thoughts in the comments.
