Marlon Vera has not secured a victory in the UFC since August 2023, following a series of consecutive losses after losing his championship fight in March 2024.
Marlon 'Chito' Vera's recent journey in the UFC has been a challenging one, particularly since his fight on August 19, 2023, where he achieved a unanimous decision victory over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292, marking his last win to date. He faced Sean O’Malley for the UFC Bantamweight Championship on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299 but unfortunately lost by unanimous decision, which was a pivotal moment in his career, as it was the most significant title fight he had ever contested.
Following the championship loss, Vera's performance has been on a downward trajectory, beginning with another defeat on August 3, 2024, against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov, where he lost yet again by unanimous decision. This marked his second consecutive loss and seemed to signal a troubling trend for the athlete, as confidence and momentum often play crucial roles in a fighter's performance.
On October 18, 2025, Vera faced Aiemann Zahabi in a tight contest at UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen, but ultimately lost by split decision, indicating that despite being competitive, he continues to struggle to turn close fights in his favor. As of February 28, 2026, Vera's losing streak remains a critical concern for his career, overshadowing the promising start he had just a few months prior, and bringing about discussions on what adjustments he might need to make moving forward in his MMA career.
