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Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Marlon Vera after UFC on ESPN 41 win?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Dominick Cruz after UFC on ESPN 41 loss?)

Marlon Vera added another signature win to his resume Saturday when he knocked out Dominick Cruz in the UFC on ESPN 41 main event.

Vera (20-7-1 MMA, 14-6 UFC) extended his winning streak to four fights when he landed a picture-perfect head kick on former UFC and WEC bantamweight champion Cruz (24-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in the headlining act at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.

With the most finishes in divisional history, “Chito” is sitting on the verge of his first championship fight inside the octagon. But with a competitive title picture chasing the winner of the UFC 280 title fight between Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw on Oct. 22, Vera’s next step isn’t guaranteed.

Where should Vera go from here? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC on ESPN 41.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 41.

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