Marlon Vera Earns Unanimous Decision Against Rob Front Behind Big Knockdowns

Competing in a UFC main event for the first time, Marlon "Chito" Vera (21-7-1 MMA, 13-6 UFC) turned in absolutely scintillating performance, outpointing and nearly finishing fellow bantamweight contender Rob Font (19-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) over the course of five rounds

The bout served as the main event of Saturday's UFC on ESPN 35 event at the UFC Apex.

Font flashed out his quick jab at the start of the fight, while Vera responded in kind but also occasionally chopped at the legs or ripped a kick to the body. As the round wore on, it was Font who was generally the one walking forward, and he was striking with greater volume, as well. Vera's best moments came through his powerful kicks, but Font's…