When is ‘Chito’ Vera’s next fight?

After the defeat against Sean O’Malley, the Ecuadorian fighter Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera He is getting ready for his next fight this Saturday on the UFC Abu Dhabi card, to take place in the United Arab Emirates.

Marlon Vera’s rival will be Deiveson Alcántara Figueiredoformer Flyweight champion between 2020 and 2023. This will be the Ecuadorian’s return to the octagon after the fight in March, which meant defeat in the fight for the title of his category.

The fight is scheduled for Saturday, August 3 and is part of the main card UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov. Vera’s fight is one of the main attractions of the event and could mean $500,000 for the Ecuadorian.

Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight), Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa (Welterweight) and Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight) are other star fights.

Chito Vera vs. Sean O’Malley 2024.

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Who is Deiveson Figueiredo?

Deiveson Figueiredo, Chito Vera’s rival this Saturday, has fought 16 times in the UFC, has a record of 12 wins, 3 losses and one draw. Among his records is having been the 2020-2023 Flyweight world champion.

How much did ‘Chito’ Vera earn for his fight with Sean O’ Malley?

Despite losing, Chito Vera took approximately 1 million dollars in prizes, PPV, sponsors and other items. Sean O’Malley won approximately 500 thousand dollars more.

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