Marlon Vera is a professional mixed martial artist from Ecuador who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight division. He has established himself as a formidable fighter in the bantamweight division and holds several records within it.
Marlon Vera Biography
| Full Name | Marlon Anders Vera Delgado |
| Nickname | Marlon Vera |
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
| Date of Birth | 2 December 1992 |
| Age | 33 years old (as of September 2026) |
| Birth Place | Chone, Manabí, Ecuador |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
| School | Local high school |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | Not publicly known |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | Ecuadorian |
| Religion | Catholic |
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Marlon Vera Age
Marlon Vera (Marlon Andres Vera Delgado) was born on 2 December 1992 in Chone, Manabi, Ecuador. He is 33 years old as of September 2026, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Marlon Vera Wife | Children
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Maria |
| Spouse/Wife | Maria Paulina Escobar |
| Children | Son – José Ignacio Daughter – Eliana Vera (younger), Ana Paula (older, born with Moebius syndrome) |
Marlon Vera Family
| Father’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Brother’s Name | One brother |
| Sister’s Name | One sister |
Career
| Career | He made his professional debut in 2012 |
| Division | Bantamweight (2010-present) Featherweight (2016, 2020) |
| Style | BJJ and Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | Chone, Manabi, Educator |
| Trainer | Jason Parillo |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Team | Team Oyama (2016-2021) RVCA Training Center (2018-present) |
| Mixed Martial Arts Record (as of September 20, 2026) | Total matches – 37 Wins – 24 (by Knockout-9, by submission-10, by decision-5) Losses – 12 (by decision-12) Draws – 1 |
Marlon Vera Height And Weight
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters – 173 cm In meters – 1.73 m In feet & inches – 5’8” |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms – 62 kg In pounds – 136 lbs |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
Marlon Vera Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Ecuadorian professional mixed martial artist Marlon Vera is between $3 million and $5 million as of September 2026. His earnings primarily come from UFC fights, sponsorship deals, and merchandise sales.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $3 million to $5 million (as of September 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (Approx) | Not a fixed salary |
| Real Estate | A residential property in California |
| Income Sources | Fighting pursuits, sponsorship deals, and merchandise sales |
Some Interesting Facts About Marlon Vera
- Marlon Vera was born and raised in a middle-class family in Chone, Ecuador.
- Vera started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his newly adopted hometown of Guayaquil at the age of 16.
- Vera began training as an amateur in 2011 and made his professional debut in February 2012.
- He competed for regional promotion in Latin America before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter in 2014.
- In May 2014, he was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America, competing for team Werdum.
- He made his official debut against fellow castmate Marco Beltran on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180.
- Vera faced Davey Grant on February 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 84.
- He was briefly tabbed as a short-notice replacement for face Jimmie Rivera on January 15, 2017.
- Vera faced Jose Aldo on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal, but lost the fight via unanimous decision.
- Vera is married to Maria Paulina Escobar, and they share three children.
- In 2017, he signed an advertising deal with Pepsi through which his fans will see him on billboards.
- His eldest daughter, Ana, has a rare neurological condition, Mobius syndrome, for which Vera created a GoFundMe account.
- He and Jessica Andrade are both in the UFC’s bantamweight division.
FAQ:
How old is Marlon Vera?
33 years old (As of September 2026)
Who is Marlon Vera’s wife?
Marlon Vera is married to Maria Paulina Escobar.
What is Marlon Vera’s net worth?
As of September 2026, Marlon Vera’s net worth is around $3 million to $5 million.
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