Last fight
Vencer
Nakamura vs Vera
Feb. 17, 2024
Atleta Destacado
Estadísticas y récords
1
Wins by Knockout
6
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 28
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 49
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- Derribos intentados
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Manta, Manabi, Ecuador
Estilo de lucha
Jiu-Jitsu
Años
37
Alto
66.00
Peso
136.00
Debut del octágono
Dec. 9, 2023
Alcance
69.00
Alcance de la pierna
36.00
- Team McGregor on TUF 31
- Pro since 2014
- One win by KO, six by submission (2 guillotine, arm triangle, 2 RNC, ankle lock)
- Four first round finishes
- Has won five of his last six
- Reported 6-2 amateur record
UFC Fight Night (3/15/25) Vera submitted Josias Musasa via rear-naked choke at 3:16 of the first round
UFC 298 (2/17/24) Vera lost a three round unanimous decision to Rinya Nakamura
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 31
Quarterfinals – Vera lost a two-round unanimous decision to Brad Katona
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started TKD at four years of age. I was fresh in the country, and it helped me integrate myself into society and gave me confidence. I started capoeira at 19 to learn how to move my body in unorthodox ways. At 23, I took up MMA to test my lifetime of martial arts experience and put it to a real test. I still fight to this day to improve my overall martial arts skill and ability and to represent Ecuador in a high-level competition.
Training: 11am striking mitt work, 12:30pm BJJ drilling, 7pm striking sparring, 8:30pm BJJ
What ranks and titles have you held? 4th degree black belt in TKD, Instructor cord (belt/certificate) in capoeira, Ryan Hall brown belt
Do you have any heroes? My grandfather and father. They emigrated from their homelands into the unknown for a better future for their families and worked endlessly every day to provide.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC is an opportunity to test myself against world class fighters and learn to become an even better martial artist. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime and I am honored to compete in the UFC and represent my flag.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Loyola University New Orleans, bachelor’s in accounting with a focus in auditing.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was an auditor and then a business banker.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? RMMA featherweight and bantamweight champion
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? #1 contender in FURY FC but never fought for the title since I went to compete on season 31 of the Ultimate Fighter
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine
Favorite Striking technique: Spin kick
