One of the heaviest hitters on the UFC circuit hits the podcast! UNLEASHED is proud to welcome mixed martial artist and UFC Bantamweight Championship title contender Marlon Vera. In his exclusive interview with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney, the 30-year-old from Chone, Ecuador speaks candidly about what really happens inside and outside the Octagon.
Born and raised in Chone, Ecuador, Marlon Vera is already a legend among Latin American MMA fans – and beyond. After making his professional MMA debut in February 2012, the born fighter instantly started shaking up local promotions. In 2014, the black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu appeared as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America reality television show and made his official UFC debut as the first Ecuadorian athlete in the promotion. Since then, the versatile fighter blessed with accurate striking and undeniable ground control has made a name for himself as one of the top finishers in his weight class. After stacking several performance bonuses and win streaks, he’s now next in line to fight for the UFC bantamweight division championship. Hear Chito speak his mind on rivalries and favorite Octagon moments – only on UNLEASHED!