When Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen prepared to lock horns at UFC San Antonio, fight fans expected absolute chaos. With both bantamweights coming off violent finishes in their previous fights, it was a battle to determine who would cement themselves on the short list for a 135-pound title shot.
But while the world awaited fireworks from both men, it was Sandhagen who ultimately emerged victorious with a methodical split decision win.
See social media reactions to their fight, and the scorecards, inside the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
I want to see the judge who gave chito ♂️ ♂️ ♂️
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) March 26, 2023
These judges make me sick . That was a 5 round beating! You owe me a Steak dinner @mwonsover I predict these deez tings!
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 26, 2023
48-47 Vera??? I love Chito as well but damn what was that judge watching smh ♂️ #UFCSanAntonio
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) March 26, 2023
Great job tonight by @corysandhagen I don’t know if I’ve ever seen him look this good. From start to finish and the adjustments to mix in the wrestling best performance he’s had over great fighter in Chito #UFCSanAntonio
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 26, 2023
Merab and Cory in this year
It’s will be enough for title shot— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) March 26, 2023
Man bantamweight is so good
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 26, 2023
Interview that judge let’s just sit and ask him why
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 26, 2023
One of these days a fighter needs to sue one of these judges.
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) March 26, 2023
You the man @corysandhagen – Dominant performance. Overloaded him with options, made him miss and constantly pieced him up. Beautiful.
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) March 26, 2023
Fire that judge immediately.
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) March 26, 2023
The judge that gave that to Vera should be fired by morning
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) March 26, 2023
Corey vs Merab I’m here for it! Can’t get over that scorecard tho… If that doesn’t tell you judging needs fixed I don’t know why to tell you
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) March 26, 2023
2 dogs in a cage, Sandhagen is just an artist with his movements. Great win
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) March 26, 2023
Texas judges are wild for that. Great fight for Cory
— Brandon (@brandonroyval) March 26, 2023
WTF 48-47 Vera ? Not suprised though these judges ♂️
— Justin Tafa (@justin_tafa) March 26, 2023
Who the fuck is that judge lol that’s insanity
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) March 26, 2023
Really love watching Vera fight, Sandhagen was just too elusive. Looking forward to seeing them both in action again, Cory vs Merab will break records in the output category. #superboringtweetbutidc
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) March 26, 2023
Guys, wtf is happening with this judges in Texas??? Mind blowing
— Caio Borralho (@BorralhoCaio) March 26, 2023
