Marlon Vera is a 31-year-old professional fighter from Equador competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is ranked as the No. 4 contender in the weight class. Since starting his career in 2011, Vera has a professional MMA record of 23 wins, nine losses, and one draw.
Before signing up with the UFC, Marlon Vera competed in numerous promotions like Samurai FC, Panama Fight League, Inka FC, 300 Sparta, FMP, and EMMA. Vera joined The Ultimate Fighter in May 2014 and defeated Henry Briones via knockout. However, he was replaced by Guido Cannetti in the semifinals due to a skin infection. Marlon Vera made his octagon debut on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180.
Who has Marlon Vera lost to?
Marlon Vera has lost to Bruno Leandro Lobato, Marco Beltran, Davey Grant, John Lineker, Douglas de Silva Andrade, Song Yadong, Jose Aldo, Cory Sandhagen, and Sean O'Malley in his mixed martial arts career as of March 2024. He has suffered nine losses in his professional career as of August 2024.
Marlon Vera’s UFC losses
Marlon Vera has suffered eight losses in his UFC career as of August 2024.
UFC 180
Marlon Vera started his promotional debut with a loss against Marco Beltrain via a unanimous decision at UFC 180. The fight took place on November 15, 2014, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Marlon Vera vs. Davey Grant
Marlon Vera suffered his second UFC loss against Davey Grant via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping on February 27, 2016. Vera was deducted a point as he grabbed inside Grant’s gloves in the third round of the bout.
Marlon Vera vs. John Lineker
Marlon Vera had his third loss inside the octagon against John Lineker via another unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida in Sauo Paulo, Brazil, on October 28, 2017.
Marlon Vera vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade
Marlon Vera was defeated by Douglas Silva de Andrade via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders on February 3, 2018.
Marlon Vera vs. Sadong Yong
Marlon Vera lost to Sadong Yong in a featherweight bout via a unanimous decision at the UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris on May 16, 2020.
Marlon Vera vs. Jose Aldo
Marlon Vera lost to Jose Aldo via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal on December 19, 2020. The fight took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United States.
Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen
Marlon Vera recently lost to Cory Sandhagen via split decision on March 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera
Marlon Vera faced Sean O'Malley at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024, in a high-stakes UFC bantamweight title showdown. The fight resulted in Vera getting defeated by a unanimous decision. The loss is Vera's eighth professional loss in the UFC.
Marlon Vera’s loss breakdown
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 23-9-1 | Sean O'Malley | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 299 | March, 9, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States of America |
| Loss | 22–8–1 | Cory Sandhagen | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen | March 25, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Loss | 18–7–1 | José Aldo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | December 19, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 17–6–1 | Song Yadong | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris | May 16, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Loss | 12–5–1 | Douglas Silva de Andrade | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders | February 3, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil |
| Loss | 12–4–1 | John Lineker | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida | October 28, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Loss | 9–3–1 | Davey Grant | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping | February 27, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England |
| Loss | 8–2–1 | Marco Beltrán | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 180 | November 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Loss | 7–1–1 | Bruno Leandro Lobato | Decision (unanimous) | Inka FC 23 | August 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru |
*Last updated on August 3, 2024
FAQs on Marlon Vera Losses
A. Marlon Vera has lost to Bruno Leandro Lobato, Marco Beltran, Davey Grant, John Lineker, Douglas de Silva Andrade, Song Yadong, Jose Aldo, Cory Sandhagen, and Sean O'Malley in his mixed martial arts career so far.
A. Marlon Vera’s MMA record stands at 23 wins, nine losses, and one draw as of August 2024.
A. No, Marlon Vera has only lost via decisions in his professional career so far.
A. Marlon Vera has had eight losses in his UFC career so far.
A. As of August 2024, Marlon Vera has had eight losses in his professional career.
