The legend vs. the rising killer—Cruz's footwork meets Vera's chaos in San Diego.
UFC on ESPN 41: Vera vs. Cruz was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 13, 2022, at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, United States. A bantamweight bout between Marlon Vera and former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion (also former WEC Bantamweight Champion) Dominick Cruz headlined the event.
Stunts
Vera's hellbow knockout—violent, surgical, unforgettable.
Direction
Broadcast captures the Pechanga crowd losing their minds.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Cruz's first fight in his hometown of San Diego since 2016—and his first loss there ever.
Vera's "Chito" nickname comes from childhood—his coach couldn't pronounce Marlon, so 'Chito' stuck for life.
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