Marlon Vera Posts Statement Following Loss to Sean O’Malley
Marlon “Chito” Vera (right)(image via UFC / YouTube)
By FCF Staff
Marlon “Chito” Vera failed to secure the UFC’s bantamweight title on Saturday, but the rugged contender has assured his fans he still intends to be champ.
Vera faced Sean O’Malley in the card’s headliner and while the Ecuadorean fighter showcased tremendous heart and toughness, he dropped a one-sided decision to the champion.
More recently, the 31-year-old shared out the statement below, in which he thanks his fans and proclaimed he’ll be back (translation via Google Translate).
I dream about last night my whole life and fell short at the end of the day I will be Back thanks to my family and team for being by my side
The love of Ecuador was felt more than ever, thank you for supporting me that way I will come back stronger. The belt will be mine one day. Thank you
Vera (23-9-1) stopped O’Malley in the first round of their 2020 contest. Since then, the veteran fighter has gone 5-3.
