Bantamweight#8 RankedACTIVE
Marlon Vera
23-10-1
Age
32
Height
5'8"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
70.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:29
Gym
Team 5050 Guayaquil Ecuador
UFC Record
15-10(25 bouts)
Wins By
7 KO 4 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 10 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 4R3 6R4 1R5 1
Last 5
LLLLL
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
8
Style
Grappler
Location
Chone, Ecuador
Next Fight2026-02-28
DM
vs David Martinez
Opponent Last Bout
W - Rob FontDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
DG
vs Davey Grant
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AZ
vs Aiemann Zahabi
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DS
vs Douglas Silva de Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JL
vs John Lineker
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BK
vs Brian Kelleher
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 2:18
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 2:18
WIN
BP
vs Brad Pickett
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 3:50
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 3:50
WIN
GN
vs Guangyou Ning
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RS
vs Roman Salazar
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
R2 2:15
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom Guard·R2 2:15
LOSS
CS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
DC
vs Dominick Cruz
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R4 2:17
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R4 2:17
WIN
RF
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DG
vs Davey Grant
UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JA
vs Jose Aldo
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SY
vs Song Yadong
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AE
vs Andre Ewell
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
R3 3:17
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R3 3:17
WIN
FS
vs Frankie Saenz
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:25
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:25
WIN
GC
vs Guido Cannetti
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:31
LOSS
SO
vs Sean O'Malley
UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
PM
vs Pedro Munhoz
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Front Kick
R3 3:50
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front Kick·R3 3:50
WIN
SO
vs Sean O'Malley
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3· 2020-08-15
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Guard
R1 4:40
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R1 4:40
WIN
NH
vs Nohelin Hernandez
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos· 2019-07-06
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:25
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:25
WIN
W
vs Wulijiburen
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2· 2018-08-04
KO/TKO
Punch to Body At Distance
R2 4:53
KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R2 4:53
LOSS
MB
vs Marco Beltran
UFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· 2014-11-15
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DM
vs David Martinez
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
0.51 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Marlon adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
36 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+82% vs div avg
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
75%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
67%
⭐Other
Counters
53%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
47%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (158%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 345% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
7
64% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
36% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#12
29% of KOs
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
#21
14% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
Front Kick
#31
14% of KOs
Punch to Body At Distance
#41
14% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#51
14% of KOs
Elbows to Head From Guard
#61
14% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
50% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
#31
25% of subs
Other
Armbar On Ground
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 64% KO/TKO, 36% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 10 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (179% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#17 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#36 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc79%
Clinch
74% acc10%
Ground
59% acc11%
Striking Differential-1.10/min
4.27 landed/min5.37 absorbed/min
4.27
Landed/Min
5.37
Absorbed/Min
0.56
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1382
Sig. Strikes Attempted2813
Key Insights
Marlon is a distance-first striker, with 79% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (25%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 79% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 12.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
Division Rank#19 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
73%
Elite
Division Rank#25 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
39%(est)
Landed
11
Defended
17
Total
28
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.51
TD / 15min
0.83
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
28
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
11
Landed
28
Attempted
39%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
18 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
44%
R3
22%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 73%.
10 career submission wins.
Prolific submission hunter: 18 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,382
0.91
Ratio
Absorbed
1,513
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
12/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
179%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.91x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 179% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 25 fights
R1 Control
0:25
R2 Control
0:23
R3 Control
0:35
R1 to Final
+95%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+25.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+25.5pp
Body
-2.4pp
Leg
-23.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+3.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
22.1
sig strikes / round
Output Change
112%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#32
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#44
of 52
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#17
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#36
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#13
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#42
of 52
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#11
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#40
of 52
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3048
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 5
20% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights