Marlon Vera is one of the most talented and skilled fighters in the UFC. Marlon “Chito” Vera is a respected figure in combat sports for his mental health awareness and his extraordinary skills. Chito comes from Ecuador and competes in the bantamweight division. Vera was born on December 2nd, 1992. At a very young age, he started to involve himself in street fights, and after reaching the age of 16, he started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Marlon Vera is one of those rare fighters who got the ticket to the UFC at a very early age in their career.

In 2011, he started his amateur career in MMA, and after that, in 2012, he started to compete in professional MMA cages. Before joining the UFC, he had six wins and one loss, and in 2014, he made his debut. Due to his aggressive style of fighting, he was able to grab the attention of a large audience, and now he has become a fan favorite in every fight. Having excellent striking skills and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu makes him one of the toughest fighters to face in the octagon. Chito also boasts a record of not being finished in over 25 fights in his professional career.