A bantamweight bout featuring Frankie Edgar taking on Marlon Vera took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 268 event at MSG.
Edgar (23-10-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a nasty knockout loss to Cory Sandhagen back in February. Prior to that setback, the former UFC lightweight champion was coming off a split decision win over Pedro Munhoz.
Meanwhile, Marlon Vera (18-7-1 MMA) had most previously competed back in June, where he earned a unanimous decision victory over Davey Grant. ‘Chito’ had gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s UFC 268 fight with ‘The Answer’.
Tonight’s ‘Edgar vs Vera’ matchup proved to be a very competitive back and forth affair. Frankie Edgar got off to a hot start, but Marlon Vera was able to turn the tide in his favor in round two. Then, in round three, ‘Chito’ hit the former lightweight champion with a front kick to the face that spelled an end to the fight.
Official UFC 268 Result: Marlon Vera def. Frankie Edgar via KO in Round 3
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Edgar vs Vera’ below:
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Let’s go Frankie!! #UFC268
— Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) November 7, 2021
Let’s go @chitoveraUFC #UFC268
— Jared Vanderaa (@Jaredvanderaa) November 7, 2021
Hoping for a great fight here! Can Edgar turn back Father Time again? #UFC268
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
Lets go Frankie!
— Funky (@Benaskren) November 7, 2021
Ohhhhh upkick power chittttoooo #UFC268
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) November 7, 2021
Frankie Edgar is the best! Who doesnt love Frankie?
— Funky (@Benaskren) November 7, 2021
Post-fight reactions to Marlon Vera defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC 268:
Chitooooooooooooooooooo #UFC268
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) November 7, 2021
Ouch !! Vera was looking for that !! #UFC268
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) November 7, 2021
Seriously a good fight from Frankie too #UFC268
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) November 7, 2021
@chitoveraUFC let’s go!!!!!!
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) November 7, 2021
Who would you like to see Marlon Vera fight next following his KO victory over Frankie Edgar at tonight’s UFC 268 event in New York City? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!