"Chito"

RECORD: 20-7-1
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

FIGHTER METRICS

STRIKING ACCURACY

Significant Strikes Attempted: 2046
Significant Strikes Landed: 1042

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY

Takedowns Attempted: 26

Latest Bouts:

Cory Sandhagen
Defeated by Split Decision in Round 5
Sat. Mar 25, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen
Dominick Cruz
Winner by KO/TKO in Round 4
Sat. Aug 13, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz
Rob Font
Winner by Unanimous Decision in Round 5
Sat. Apr 30, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera
Frankie Edgar
Winner by KO/TKO in Round 3
Sat. Nov 06, 2021
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2
268
Davey Grant
Winner by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Jun 19, 2021
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
Jose Aldo
Defeated by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Dec 19, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal
Sean O'Malley
Winner by KO/TKO in Round 1
Sat. Aug 15, 2020
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3
252
Song Yadong
Defeated by Decision in Round 3
Sat. May 16, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris
Andre Ewell
Winner by KO/TKO in Round 3
Sat. Oct 12, 2019
UFC FN: Joanna vs. Waterson
Nohelin Hernandez
Winner by Submission in Round 2
Sat. Jul 06, 2019
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
239

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.