Marlon Chito Vera is ranked number 6 in the bantamweight division of the UFC and here is all you need to know about his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Marlon Chito Vera facts
| Birth Place | Chone, Ecuador |
| Father’s Name | Marlon Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Net Worth (2023) | $4 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $295,000 |
| Age | 30 |
| Date of Birth | December 02, 1992 |
| Education | N/A |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
| MMA Debut | February 20, 2012 |
| MMA Record | 20-8-1 |
| Divisions | Bantamweight division |
| Achievements | Performance of the Night (4x) |
| Wife | Maria Paulina Escobar |
| Children | Two daughters – Anna Paula and Eliana. One son – Nacho |
| Endorsements | Stake.com, Jugos Pepa |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Marlon Chito Vera was born on the 2nd of December, 1992 in Ecuador. He is one of the very few mixed martial artists to have become successful from the South American country.
Vera joined the UFC in 2014, and has been quite a force in the bantamweight division. The Ecuadorian is currently ranked number 8 in the division.
Marlon Chito Vera Net Worth
Marlon Vera has been a part of the UFC since November 2014. And his net worth stands at an impressive $4 million.
For his last fight against Jose Aldo in December 2020, he pocketed $85,000. Had he beaten Aldo he would have walked home with a boatload of cash.
His highest payday came against Dominick Cruz in August 2022. He made $300,000 for his stunning KO over Cruz, that night.
Chito Vera made his debut against Marco Beltran at UFC 180. He lost the match via unanimous decision, and earned a mere $8000 that night.
Marlon Chito Vera MMA and UFC record
Marlon Vera made his MMA debut in February 2012, in a promotion called EMMA 2 – Extreme FC.
Just a year later he was 5-0 up in his MMA career, after having fought across different promotions. He then moved to Inka Fighting Championships where his form took a hit. Vera won 1, drew 1 and lost 1 at Inka FC.
The Ecuadorian then moved to the UFC, the very next year. He made his debut against Marco Beltran at UFC 189, and lost via. unanimous decision.
2 years later he faced Davey Grant, and lost via. unanimous decision. At this stage, Vera’s UFC record stood at one win and 2 losses.
Vera then turned up big. He won three fights in a row, before suffering back-to-back unanimous decision losses against John Lineker and Douglas Silva de Andrade.
Following the two losses, Vera went on a 5-fight unbeaten streak, which was snapped by Song Yadong in May 2020.
Vera then famously handed the surging Sean O’Malley his first ever loss in his MMA career.
The Ecuadorian’s record currently stands at 20 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw.
Marlon Chito Vera Wife, Family and Endorsements
Not much is known about Vera’s parents. His father was Marlon Sr., and Chito Vera has very often spoken about the hardworking nature of his dad when he was a young kid.
Vera is married to Maria Paulina Escobar, and the couple has three kids. Two daughters named Anna Paula and Eliana, and a son named Nacho.
His first daughter Anna Paula underwent surgery in 2018 due to a rare condition called Moebius syndrome, which affects the muscles that control facial expression.
Vera is the brand ambassador of Stake.com, which is a popular betting website.
Marlon Chito Vera Next Fight
Chito Vera beat Davey Grant in a bloody war at UFC Vegas 29. Details of his next fight will be updated soon.
FAQs about Marlon Chito Vera
Marlon Vera fights out of Irvine, California.
Chito Vera is 173cm tall.
Marlon Vera has an MMA record of 20-8-1.
Chito Vera is 30 years old.
Chito Vera is ranked number 6 in the UFC’s bantamweight division.
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