Marlon “Chito” Vera is a well-known Ecuadorian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Nicknamed “Chito,” the athlete has recently risen through the ranks. Vera started his professional MMA career in 2012 against Jack Guzman. He had eight fights in the independent circuits before joining the UFC.
He began training as an amateur in 2011, making his professional debut in February 2012. He amassed an impressive record of 6-1-1, competing for regional promotions in Latin America before being the cast member of The Ultimate Fighter in 2014.
In May 2014, it was announced that the athlete was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America. Over the course, the fighter won over Henry Briones in the quarterfinals by knockout. However, he for forced out of his semi-final fight due to a skin infection.
Vera has a long and hard road to fame. He is happily married to his loving wife, Maria Paulina Escobar, and the couple has three children together. Let’s deep dive into his family and his journey to the top.
Who Is Marlon Chito Vera Wife Maria Paulina Escobar?
Maria Paulina Escobar is best known for being the beautiful wife of Marlon Vera, an Ecuadorian mixed martial artist.
Vera was born in Ecuador and currently resides with his family in California, United States. He met his future wife in his home country before moving to the United States to pursue his mixed martial arts career.
As he told Yahoo! Sports, the MMA fighter has to leave his wife and their children in Ecuador to follow his MMA dreams in the United States. Vera sent every spare cent to his family as his career progressed.
The twenty-nine years old fighter also stated that he is indebted to his wife, Maria, for his career. He did not have much savings before moving to the US. His wife encouraged him to chase his dreams instead of staying back with the family.
Maria can often be spotted with her loving husband during his fight weeks. According to her Instagram bio under the username @mariapaulinae, she is a digital content creator and runs a podcast named ‘Conversando Desde mi sauna.’
Meet The Loving Family Of Marlon Chito Vera
Marlon Vera and his beloved wife are blessed with three children, two daughters, Ana Paula and Eliana, and one son, Jose Ignacio.
The cheerful couple welcomed their first child, Ana, in 2011. After four years, the happy couple welcomed their second son Jose. The youngest member of the family, daughter Eliana was born in 2018.
Vera’s eldest daughter, Ana, has a rare congenital neurological condition, Mobius syndrome, for which the MMA fighter created a GoFundMe account. In June 2018, he announced they had raised sufficient donations for surgery.
The surgery was planned to take place during the summer of 2018 in California. Ana underwent a 10-hour surgery in 2018 that finally gave her the ability to smile. A GoFundMe campaign raised over $19,000 for the cost of the surgery.
The pair had their eldest, Ana when Marlon was 18 and his wife, Maria, was 17. His wife is a year younger than him but has been a huge pillar in his career. He added, “My wife is one of those women born to be a mother, a wife. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a great woman beside them.”
Marlon Chito Vera Net Worth In 2022
MMA fighter Marlon Vera has an estimated net worth of around $4 million, thanks to his impressive MMA career.
According to Tapology, the fighter has estimated career earnings of $975,000. Vera made his official UFC debut on November 15, 2014, against fellow Marco Beltran at UFC 180. He lost the bout by unanimous decision.
He next faced Roman Salazar at UFC Fight Night 73 on August 8, 2015. Vera won the fight via submission in round two. With his impressive fight, he earned a Performance of the Night bonus.
Vera then faced Davey Grant on February 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 84. The MMA fighter won the bout via unanimous decision. He has amassed a Pro MMA record of 22 wins, seven losses, and one draw.
Where Is Marlon Chito Vera From?
Marlon Chito Vera is from Chone, Ecuador, who later moved to the United States to pursue an MMA career.
His current residence is Irvine, California, United States. Born into a middle-class family in Chone, he grew up with his older sister and brother. At the age of 16, he started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his newly adopted hometown of Guayaquil.
Vera recently faced Dominik Cruz at UFC on ESPN 41 on August 13, 2022. The MMA fighter won the bout via head kick in round four.