Marlon Vera, UFC bantamweight fighter
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Ecuador flagEcuador
"Chito"

MARLON
VERA

Ecuador flagBantamweight UFC Team Oyama
23
Wins
12
Losses
1
Draws
18
Finishes
0
Win Streak
45.52
FS Score
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Overview

Marlon Vera is a ranked UFC Bantamweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
63
Speed
77
Defense
71
Durability
93
Fight IQ
69

Tale of the Tape

Age
33
Height
5'8" · 68 in · 173 cm
Reach
70 in · 179 cm
Stance
Switch
Division
Bantamweight · ≤ 135 lb / 61.2 kg
Divisions Fought
Featherweight → Bantamweight
Country
Ecuador

Recent Form

L L L L W

Fight History

Fight Summary

Vera lost to David Martínez via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh on February 28, 2026, taking his record to 23–12–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh DateFeb 28, 2026 Record after23–12–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Aiemann Zahabi via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen on October 18, 2025, taking his record to 23–11–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen DateOct 18, 2025 Record after23–11–1
Watch on YouTube Aiemann Zahabi vs Marlon Vera | FULL FIGHT | UFC Freedom 250 — UFC and UFC on Paramount+
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Deiveson Figueiredo via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov on August 3, 2024, taking his record to 23–10–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov DateAug 3, 2024 Record after23–10–1
Watch on YouTube Marlon Vera vs Deiveson Figueiredo Full Fight Recap Highlights | UFC Abu Dhabi — NEXT2FIGHT
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Sean O'Malley via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024, taking his record to 23–9–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC 299 DateMar 9, 2024 Record after23–9–1
Watch on YouTube Sean O'Malley vs Marlon Vera 2 Full Fight | UFC 299 — MMA Highlights
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Pedro Munhoz via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 292 on August 19, 2023, taking his record to 23–8–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 292 DateAug 19, 2023 Record after23–8–1
Watch on YouTube Marlon "Chito" Vera vs Pedro Munhoz Full Fight Full HD — HIGH AS A KITE
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Cory Sandhagen via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen on March 25, 2023, taking his record to 22–8–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen DateMar 25, 2023 Record after22–8–1
Watch on YouTube MARLON VERA VS CORY SANDHAGEN FULL FIGHT UFC FIGHT NIGHT — VAASMMA
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Dominick Cruz via KO (head kick) in round 4 (2:17) at UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz on August 13, 2022, taking his record to 22–7–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (head kick) Round4 · 2:17 EventUFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz DateAug 13, 2022 Record after22–7–1
Watch on YouTube UFC Journey Part One: Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz [FULL EPISODE] | ESPN MMA — ESPN MMA
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Rob Font via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera on April 30, 2022, taking his record to 21–7–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera DateApr 30, 2022 Record after21–7–1
Watch on YouTube Rob Font Vs Marlon Vera UFC Vegas 53 Full Fight Results — Global Boxing TV
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Frankie Edgar via KO (front kick) in round 3 (3:50) at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021, taking his record to 20–7–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (front kick) Round3 · 3:50 EventUFC 268 DateNov 6, 2021 Record after20–7–1
Watch on YouTube Marlon Vera vs Frank Edgar - FULL FIGHT — Leandro Martins
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Davey Grant via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige on June 19, 2021, taking his record to 19–7–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige DateJun 19, 2021 Record after19–7–1
Watch on YouTube Recordando: Chito Vera vs Davey Grant 2 — ufcespanol
Fight Summary

Vera lost to José Aldo via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal on December 19, 2020, taking his record to 18–7–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal DateDec 19, 2020 Record after18–7–1
Watch on YouTube Jose Aldo vs Marlon Vera UFC Vegas 17 FULL FIGHT Champions — UFC fight
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Sean O'Malley via TKO (elbows and punches) in round 1 (4:40) at UFC 252 on August 15, 2020, taking his record to 18–6–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (elbows and punches) Round1 · 4:40 EventUFC 252 DateAug 15, 2020 Record after18–6–1
Watch on YouTube Marlon Vera vs Sean O'malley - FULL FIGHT — Leandro Martins
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Song Yadong via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris on May 16, 2020, taking his record to 17–6–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris DateMay 16, 2020 Record after17–6–1
Watch on YouTube Song Yadong vs Marlon Vera - Full Fight Highlights — UFC Fights
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Andre Ewell via TKO (elbows and punches) in round 3 (3:17) at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson on October 12, 2019, taking his record to 17–5–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (elbows and punches) Round3 · 3:17 EventUFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson DateOct 12, 2019 Record after17–5–1
Watch on YouTube "Chito" Vera Vs Andre Ewell Fight Night 161 (Orgullo Ecuatoriano〽️🇪🇨) — Passion Ecuatoriana Futbolera y Mas⚽️🇪🇨
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Nohelin Hernandez via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (3:25) at UFC 239 on July 6, 2019, taking his record to 16–5–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 3:25 EventUFC 239 DateJul 6, 2019 Record after16–5–1
Watch on YouTube UFC 239 Highlights: Marlon Vera Turns The Tables On Nohelin Hernandez In Style| #MMA #UFC — Fast New
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Frankie Saenz via TKO (punches) in round 1 (1:25) at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis on March 23, 2019, taking his record to 15–5–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 1:25 EventUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis DateMar 23, 2019 Record after15–5–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Guido Cannetti via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (1:31) at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio on November 17, 2018, taking his record to 14–5–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 1:31 EventUFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio DateNov 17, 2018 Record after14–5–1
Watch on YouTube UFC Argentina's Chito Vera Expecting A Banger Of A Fight Against Guido Cannetti — Fightful Wrestling With Sean Ross Sapp
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Wuliji Buren via TKO (body punch) in round 2 (4:53) at UFC 227 on August 4, 2018, taking his record to 13–5–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (body punch) Round2 · 4:53 EventUFC 227 DateAug 4, 2018 Record after13–5–1
Watch on YouTube Marlon Vera vs Wuliji Buren Full Fight UFC 227 Part 2 MMA — Lưu luyến
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Douglas Silva de Andrade via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders on February 3, 2018, taking his record to 12–5–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders DateFeb 3, 2018 Record after12–5–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera lost to John Lineker via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida on October 28, 2017, taking his record to 12–4–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida DateOct 28, 2017 Record after12–4–1
Watch on YouTube LINEKER VS VERA UFC — Jorge Santos
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Brian Kelleher via Submission (armbar) in round 1 (2:18) at UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum on July 22, 2017, taking his record to 12–3–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (armbar) Round1 · 2:18 EventUFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum DateJul 22, 2017 Record after12–3–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Brad Pickett via TKO (head kick and punches) in round 3 (3:50) at UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson on March 18, 2017, taking his record to 11–3–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (head kick and punches) Round3 · 3:50 EventUFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson DateMar 18, 2017 Record after11–3–1
Watch on YouTube Fight Night London: Marlon Vera and Brad Pickett Octagon Interviews — UFC
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Ning Guangyou via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson on November 27, 2016, taking his record to 10–3–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson DateNov 27, 2016 Record after10–3–1
Watch on YouTube Marlon Vera vs. Ning Guangyou — This's is UFC
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Davey Grant via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping on February 27, 2016, taking his record to 9–3–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping DateFeb 27, 2016 Record after9–3–1
Watch on YouTube Chito Vera vs Davey Grant June 19th — The Schmo
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Roman Salazar via Submission (triangle armbar) in round 2 (2:15) at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux on August 8, 2015, taking his record to 9–2–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (triangle armbar) Round2 · 2:15 EventUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux DateAug 8, 2015 Record after9–2–1
Watch on YouTube Pelea gratis (Chito Vera vs Roman Salazar) — LARRY
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Marco Beltrán via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 180 on November 15, 2014, taking his record to 8–2–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 180 DateNov 15, 2014 Record after8–2–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated D'Juan Owens via Submission (heel hook) in round 1 (1:54) at Inka FC 24 on October 23, 2013, taking his record to 8–1–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (heel hook) Round1 · 1:54 EventInka FC 24 DateOct 23, 2013 Record after8–1–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera lost to Bruno Leandro Lobato via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Inka FC 23 on August 24, 2013, taking his record to 7–1–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventInka FC 23 DateAug 24, 2013 Record after7–1–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera fought Fábio Bispo to a draw in round 3 (5:00) at Inka FC 22 on June 29, 2013, taking his record to 7–0–1.

ResultDraw MethodDraw (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventInka FC 22 DateJun 29, 2013 Record after7–0–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Luis Roberto Herrera via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (1:50) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 16 on May 25, 2013, taking his record to 7–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 1:50 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 16 DateMay 25, 2013 Record after7–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Joel Iglesias via KO (elbows) in round 1 (4:04) at 300 Sparta 1 on April 24, 2013, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (elbows) Round1 · 4:04 Event300 Sparta 1 DateApr 24, 2013 Record after6–0
Watch on YouTube Joel Iglesias (Perú) vs Chito Vera (Ecuador) 24/4/2013 — INKA MMA PRO
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Javier Umana Munoz via Submission (triangle choke) in round 2 (4:44) at Ultimate Combat Challenge 13 on January 18, 2013, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (triangle choke) Round2 · 4:44 EventUltimate Combat Challenge 13 DateJan 18, 2013 Record after5–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Alexis Patino Pinos via Submission (armbar) in round 1 (4:00) at Punisher Machala 4 on May 26, 2012, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (armbar) Round1 · 4:00 EventPunisher Machala 4 DateMay 26, 2012 Record after4–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Jack Guzman via Submission (triangle choke) in round 1 (N/A) at Samurai FC 7 on February 20, 2012, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (triangle choke) Round1 · N/A EventSamurai FC 7 DateFeb 20, 2012 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Cesar Moreno via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Extreme FC 2 on June 18, 2011, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventExtreme FC 2 DateJun 18, 2011 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Vera defeated Romel Orosco via Submission (armbar) in round 2 (1:12) at Quito Fight Club 3 on July 24, 2010, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (armbar) Round2 · 1:12 EventQuito Fight Club 3 DateJul 24, 2010 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
23 WINS
  • KO/TKO8 · 35%
  • Submission10 · 43%
  • Decision5 · 22%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
78%
KO rate
35%
Submission rate
43%
Recent Form
L L L L W
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
45.52

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
0.47Takedown avg
0.55Knockdown Avg
0.76Submission avg
4.18Sig. Str. Landed
72 %Takedown Defense
50 %Sig. Str. Defense
13:36Average fight time
5.34Sig. Str. Absorbed
Win by Method
DEC
5 (22%)
SUB
10 (43%)
KO/TKO
8 (35%)
Sig. Str. By Position
Clinch
146 (10%)
Ground
151 (10%)
Standing
1183 (80%)
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