Marlon Vera losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Marlon Vera has compiled a 23-12-1 (18) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. He has twelve losses, one of them in a title fight.
12. Marlon Vera loses to David Martínez via unanimous decision
On February 28, 2026 Marlon Vera faced David Martínez in a bantamweight bout. Vera was 33 years old with a record of 23-11-1, and Martínez was 27 with a record of 13-1. Vera was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Martínez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Martínez.
11. Marlon Vera loses to Aiemann Zahabi via split decision
On October 18, 2025 Marlon Vera faced Aiemann Zahabi in a featherweight bout. Vera was 32 years old with a record of 23-10-1, and Zahabi was 37 with a record of 13-2. Vera was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Zahabi was on a 6-fight winning streak. Vera lost via split decision. Went the distance with Zahabi.
10. Marlon Vera loses to Deiveson Figueiredo via unanimous decision
On August 3, 2024 Marlon Vera faced Deiveson Figueiredo in a bantamweight bout. Vera was 31 years old with a record of 23-9-1, and Figueiredo was 36 with a record of 23-3-1. Vera was coming off a loss, while Figueiredo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Figueiredo.
9. Marlon Vera loses to Sean O'Malley in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 9, 2024 Marlon Vera fought Sean O'Malley for the UFC bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Vera was 31 years old with a record of 23-8-1, and O'Malley was 29 with a record of 17-1. Vera was coming off a win and O'Malley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with O'Malley.
8. Marlon Vera loses to Cory Sandhagen via split decision
On March 25, 2023 Marlon Vera faced Cory Sandhagen in a bantamweight bout. Vera was 30 years old with a record of 22-7-1, and Sandhagen was 30 with a record of 15-4. Vera was on a 4-fight winning streak and Sandhagen was coming off a win. Vera lost via split decision. Went the distance with Sandhagen.
7. Marlon Vera loses to José Aldo via unanimous decision
On December 19, 2020 Marlon Vera faced José Aldo in a bantamweight bout. Vera was 28 years old with a record of 18-6-1, and Aldo was 34 with a record of 28-7. Vera was coming off a win, while Aldo was on a 3-fight losing streak. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Aldo.
6. Marlon Vera loses to Song Yadong via unanimous decision
On May 16, 2020 Marlon Vera faced Song Yadong in a featherweight bout. Vera was 27 years old with a record of 17-5-1, and Yadong was 22 with a record of 15-5-1. Vera was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Yadong.
5. Marlon Vera loses to Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision
On February 3, 2018 Marlon Vera faced Douglas Silva de Andrade in a bantamweight bout. Vera was 25 years old with a record of 12-4-1, and Andrade was 32 with a record of 24-2. Both Vera and Andrade were coming off a loss. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Andrade.
4. Marlon Vera loses to John Lineker via unanimous decision
On October 28, 2017 Marlon Vera faced John Lineker in a bantamweight bout. Vera was 24 years old with a record of 12-3-1, and Lineker was 27 with a record of 29-8. Vera was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Lineker was coming off a loss. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lineker.
3. Marlon Vera loses to Davey Grant via unanimous decision
On February 27, 2016 Marlon Vera faced Davey Grant in a bantamweight bout. Vera was 23 years old with a record of 9-2-1, and Grant was 30 with a record of 9-2. Vera was coming off a win, while Grant was coming off a loss. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Grant.
2. Marlon Vera loses to Marco Beltrán via unanimous decision
On November 15, 2014 Marlon Vera faced Marco Beltrán in a bantamweight bout. Vera was 21 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Beltrán was 28 with a record of 11-3. Vera was coming off a win, while Beltrán was on a 3-fight losing streak. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Beltrán.
1. Marlon Vera loses to Bruno Leandro Lobato via unanimous decision
On August 24, 2013 Marlon Vera faced Bruno Leandro Lobato. Vera was 20 years old with a record of 7-0-1, and Lobato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lobato.