AKA

Marlon "Chito" Vera

Stats

Stance: Switch
Division: Bantamweight
Height: 5' 8"
Reach: 70"
Leg reach: 40.50
Weight: 135 lbs.
Team: Team Oyama (2016–2021)
Nationality: Chone, Ecuador
Age: 29

Accolades

Wins by KO: 7
Wins by submission: 8
Wins by decision: 29

ATHLETE METRICS

STRIKING ACCURACY

Significant Strikes Attempted: 2046
Significant Strikes Landed: 1042

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY

Takedowns Attempted: 26

BIOGRAPHY

Marlon Vera is an Ecuadorian mixed martial artist and currently competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He made his professional MMA debut in 2010, and since then has earned a record of 17 wins and 6 losses. Vera has won several impressive fights against many well-known bantamweight fighters such as Nohelin Hernandez, Wuliji Buren, Brett Johns, and Sean O’Malley.

Not only is he a skilled fighter but he is also a passionate advocate for the rights of indigenous people from his home country.

Outside of UFC, he also works with various charities to help those in need in Ecuador. As a humble person, Marlon often gives back to his community and encourages others to do the same. His determination and hard work has led him to become one of the most successful fighters in the UFC today.

Fight History

Pedro Munhoz
Marlon Vera: Winner
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Aug 19, 2023
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O
292
Cory Sandhagen
Marlon Vera: Defeated
by Split Decision in Round 5
Sat. Mar 25, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen
Dominick Cruz
Marlon Vera: Winner
by KO/TKO in Round 4 @ 2:17
Sat. Aug 13, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz
Rob Font
Marlon Vera: Winner
by Unanimous Decision in Round 5
Sat. Apr 30, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera
Frankie Edgar
Marlon Vera: Winner
by KO/TKO in Round 3 @ 3:50
Sat. Nov 06, 2021
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2
268
Davey Grant
Marlon Vera: Winner
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Jun 19, 2021
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
Jose Aldo
Marlon Vera: Defeated
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Dec 19, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal
Sean O
Marlon Vera: Winner
by KO/TKO in Round 1 @ 4:40
Sat. Aug 15, 2020
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3
252
Song Yadong
Marlon Vera: Defeated
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. May 16, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris
Andre Ewell
Marlon Vera: Winner
by KO/TKO in Round 3
Sat. Oct 12, 2019
UFC FN: Joanna vs. Waterson

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