Why Is Marlon Vera Called ‘Chito’? Meaning Behind UFC Star’s Nickname/Moniker

Marlon Vera is all set to face Sean O’Malley at UFC 299 for the bantamweight title. Their initial clash ended in a brutal defeat and an injury for O’Malley and seems like ‘Chito is looking forward to repeating what he did back at UFC 252. However, ahead of his fight, let’s have a look at Vera’s moniker ‘Chito.’ His nickname has a close connection to his childhood behind it. Let’s dive in to understand what ‘Chito’ means to Vera.

How did Marlon Vera earn the name ‘Chito’?

Marlon Vera’s moniker ‘Chito’ is very close to his heart. In his own words, “Really that’s just because my family called me like that since I was a little kid. So there’s not really like, a meaning behind it. It was hard for me to pronounce my name when I was a kid so this was sort of a cheat code because I couldn’t pronounce my name,” said Vera in an interview with News18.

In the Spanish Lexicon, the term ‘Chito’ refers to small or silence. And if you know ‘Chito’ he’s neither. The Ecuadorian is a big name in the division and creates a lot of noise both inside and outside his Octagon.

Uncharacteristic of one of the meanings of his nicknames, ‘Chito’ was not silent when baseless rumors about his preparations for UFC 299 started going around. There were rumors that Vera might not be ready for the match as his camp was going bad, but in his most recent update, ‘Chito’ has called out former champion Aljamain Sterling for spreading misinformation.

Let’s get to know a bit more about Vera. Is he married and has kids? Let’s find out!

More about Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera’s personal life and background

‘Chito’ was named Marlon Andrés Vera Delgado when he was born in Chone, Ecuador, on the 2nd date of December 1992. Fighting out of Irvine, California, the bantamweight fighter has, without a doubt, made his countrymen and friends proud.

Marlon Vera is indeed a happily married man. Being married to Maria Paulina Escobar, the fighter has often expressed his love for his wife. The two met back when they were in the fourth grade, and a few years later, they began dating. Needless to say, their love was strong enough for them to stick together to date.

The fighter from Ecuador is a father to Anna Paula and Jose Ignacio. The couple also welcomed a daughter back in 2018. Escobar and her children are indeed the motivation behind Vera’s struggle for success in the world of mixed martial arts.

Now, Vera is all set to land against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ABC 7. Needless to say, the mixed martial artist will be looking forward to turning his losing streak into a winning streak and climbing up on the ladder of UFC bantamweight rankings. Will he defeat Figueiredo and get a chance to fight for the championship title? Let us know what you think in the comments below.