Ex-UFC champ Dominick Cruz is left with a broken nose after he was subject to a brutal Marlon Vera headkick at UFC San Diego.

Dominick Cruz, a former UFC bantamweight champion, suffered a severe broken nose during his fight with Marlon vera.

Early Sunday morning, the Dominator and the 135-pounder fought in the main event at UFC San Diego.

The eagerly awaited showdown was a great success. Both men fought back and forth in the first three rounds.

Vera ended the show with a stunning high kick and ground-and-pound just before round four's two-minute mark.

Vera's foot hit Cruz flush on his nose, instantly shattering the glass and causing a torrent of blood to flow.

MMA fans quickly commented on the horrific injury with one saying, "Dominick Cruz has his nose very badly broken."

Another one said, "RIP Dominick Cruz's nose."

Another said that Dominick Cruz was kicked in the face and his nose literally exploded.

One commented: "Seeing Dominick Cruz’s nose fold in real time is not fun."

Another voiced his opinion: "Holy. Marlon Vera is vile for that."

Another said, "Vera is an assassin!"

Chito stated that the brutal end was difficult to find low kicks.

Coach told me to throw a bomb in the fourth round after I had thrown the punches. He will be found.

Victory over Cruz was Vera's fourth consecutive victory. She is No.5 in the rankings and scored a viral front-kickKO of Frankie Edgar last Nov.

Vera stated, "I came here to be a champion in this sport." "I am not tripping.

"I will continue to work and keep my feet on the ground. I will be a champion in f *****g around the world.