Marlon Vera

"Chito"

24-12-1#11Bantamweight★ 8bonuses

EcuadorLast 5

Grappling 0-0-1

Last fight: Win vs Charles Jourdain · TKO · Sep 19, 2026

24-12-1 · 19 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Charles JourdainTKO · R3 2:02

UFCCrypto.com UFC 331·September 19, 2026

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Marlon Vera holds a professional MMA record of 24-12-1. Vera has won 24 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 5 by decision. In the UFC, Vera lands 4.24 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.57 takedowns per 15 minutes. Vera also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: September 19, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: Dec 2, 1992
Age: 33
Nationality: Ecuador
Birthplace: Chone, Manabi, Ecuador

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Career history

WIN
vs Charles Jourdain
Crypto.com UFC 331· Sep 19, 2026· Bantamweight· 24-12-1 vs 18-9-1
TKO
R3 · 2:02
LOSS
vs David Martinez
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh· Feb 28, 2026· Bantamweight· 23-12-1 vs 14-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Aiemann Zahabi
UFC Vancouver: De Ridder vs Hernandez· Oct 18, 2025· Bantamweight· 23-11-1 vs 14-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Bantamweight· 23-10-1 vs 24-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Sean O'MalleyTitle bout
UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Bantamweight· 23-9-1 vs 18-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pedro Munhoz
UFC 292: Sterling vs O'Malley· Aug 19, 2023· Bantamweight· 23-8-1 vs 20-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen· Mar 25, 2023· Bantamweight· 22-8-1 vs 16-4
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dominick Cruz
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz· Aug 13, 2022· Bantamweight· 22-7-1 vs 24-4
TKO
R4 · 2:17
POTN
WIN
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Font vs Vera· Apr 30, 2022· Bantamweight· 21-7-1 vs 19-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2· Nov 6, 2021· Bantamweight· 20-7-1 vs 24-10-1
TKO
R3 · 3:50
POTN
WIN
vs Davey Grant
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Ige· Jun 19, 2021· Bantamweight· 19-7-1 vs 11-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Jose Aldo
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal· Dec 19, 2020· Bantamweight· 18-7-1 vs 29-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sean O'Malley
UFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier· Aug 15, 2020· Bantamweight· 18-6-1 vs 12-1
TKO
R1 · 4:40
LOSS
vs Song Yadong
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris· May 16, 2020· Featherweight· 17-6-1 vs 16-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Andre Ewell
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson· Oct 12, 2019· Bantamweight· 17-5-1 vs 15-6
TKO
R3 · 3:17
POTN
WIN
vs Nohelin Hernandez
UFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Bantamweight· 16-5-1 vs 10-3
SUB
R2 · 3:25
WIN
vs Frankie Saenz
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis· Mar 23, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-5-1 vs 12-6
TKO
R1 · 1:25
WIN
vs Guido Cannetti
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Ponzinibbio· Nov 18, 2018· Bantamweight· 14-5-1 vs 8-4
SUB
R2 · 1:31
WIN
vs Wulijiburen
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Bantamweight· 13-5-1 vs 16-6
TKO
R2 · 4:53
LOSS
vs Douglas Silva de Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Anders· Feb 4, 2018· Bantamweight· 12-5-1 vs 25-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs John Lineker
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Bantamweight· 12-4-1 vs 30-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brian Kelleher
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs Gastelum· Jul 22, 2017· Bantamweight· 12-3-1 vs 17-8
SUB
R1 · 2:18
WIN
vs Brad Pickett
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs Anderson· Mar 18, 2017· Catchweight· 11-3-1 vs 26-14
TKO
R3 · 3:50
POTN
WIN
vs Guangyou Ning
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Brunson· Nov 26, 2016· Featherweight· 10-3-1 vs 5-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Davey Grant
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Bantamweight· 9-3-1 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Roman Salazar
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· Aug 8, 2015· Bantamweight· 9-2-1 vs 9-4
SUB
R2 · 2:15
POTN
LOSS
vs Marco Beltran
UFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· Nov 14, 2014· Bantamweight· 8-2-1 vs 12-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs D'Juan Owens
Inka FC 24: Peru vs. Brazil· Oct 23, 2013· 8-1-1 vs 8-7-1
SUB
R1 · 1:54
LOSS
vs Bruno Lobato
Inka FC 23: Pequeno vs. Owens· Aug 24, 2013· 7-1-1 vs 24-15
UD
DRAW
vs Fabio Bispo
Inka FC 22: Reiter vs. De Lima· Jun 29, 2013· 7-0-1 vs 5-2-3
DEC
WIN
vs Roberto Herrera
FMP 16· May 25, 2013· 7-0 vs 2-3
SUB
R1 · 1:50
WIN
vs Joel Iglesias Hologuin
300 Sparta 1· Apr 24, 2013· 6-0 vs 4-5
TKO
WIN
vs Javier Umaña
UCC 13· Jan 18, 2013· 5-0 vs 10-17
SUB
R2 · 4:44
WIN
vs Alexis Patiño Pinos
Ecuador Regional· May 26, 2012· 4-0 vs 0-4
SUB
WIN
vs Jack Guzman
Samurai Fight Combat· Feb 20, 2012· 3-0 vs 4-2
SUB
WIN
vs Cesar Moreno
EMMA 2: Conflicto· Jul 18, 2011· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Romel Orosco
Quito Fight Club· Jul 24, 2010· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ

2014Semifinalist · TUF Latin America
2013champion · Panama Fight League
145 lb (featherweight) champion · FMP (Mexico)
Black belt · BJJ
AGE 16Started in BJJ
AGE 16Started in MMA

Camp

Private gym (Vera's own facility) · Costa Mesa area, California, United States Owner
Team 5050 · Guayaquil, Ecuador Former
Team Oyama · Irvine, California, United States Former
RVCA Training Center · Costa Mesa, California, United States Former

Coaches

Jason Parillo · Head coach
Frank Vidal · Head coach
Colin Oyama · Head coach

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (15 fighters)

Iron Chin

96 · top 13% in division

Punch power92

Kick power95

Punch speed93

Kick speed93

Accuracy92

Takedowns88

Ground striking92

Submissions90

Chin96

Body strength90

Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-12-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.24per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.39per min

50% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.57per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed72%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 16-11-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.24per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.39per min

50% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.57per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed72%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Marlon Vera sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Marlon Vera has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $425,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×51 finish incentive (+$25,000)

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Bantamweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Marlon Vera earns per fight.

Marlon Vera's salary & career earnings →

Official UFC Ranking

Marlon Vera's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #11 Bantamweight
Meta rank: #14 Bantamweight
Peak: #3 Bantamweight
First ranked: Oct 28, 2019
Times ranked: 284

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1774▲17
Peak: 1809Aug 20, 2023
Rated fights: 36

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Frequently asked questions

When does Marlon Vera fight next?

Marlon Vera has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Marlon Vera's record?

Marlon Vera's professional MMA record is 24-12-1.

Who is Marlon Vera fighting next?

Marlon Vera's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Marlon Vera fight last?

Marlon Vera most recently fought Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Marlon Vera fight in?

Marlon Vera fights at Bantamweight.

Is Marlon Vera ranked in the UFC?

Marlon Vera is currently ranked #11 in the UFC Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Marlon Vera have?

Marlon Vera has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Marlon Vera won?

Marlon Vera has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 5× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Marlon Vera?

Marlon Vera is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Marlon Vera weigh?

Marlon Vera weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Marlon Vera's reach?

Marlon Vera has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Marlon Vera?

Marlon Vera is 33 years old (born Dec 2, 1992).

Where is Marlon Vera from?

Marlon Vera is from Ecuador.

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CAREER SUMMARY