# Marlon Vera professional and training updates

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> Updated: 2026-09-19T22:18:09.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

UFC fighter Marlon Vera has addressed the mental health challenges and career uncertainty following a four-fight losing streak. To address these setbacks, Vera announced a change in his training camp, parting ways with longtime coach Jason Parillo to join a new team involving Raul Rosas Jr. in an effort to evolve professionally.

Following these changes, Vera officially made weight at 136 pounds for his scheduled bout against Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. Jourdain, a Canadian fighter on a three-fight winning streak, is set to face Vera on the preliminary card at the Crypto.com Arena.

During this period, Vera was also recognized by UFC Integrity Chief Jeff Novitzky for reaching a milestone of 75 career anti-doping tests, making him only the seventh fighter in the promotion’s history to achieve that mark.

At UFC 331, Vera secured a technical knockout (TKO) victory against Jourdain in the third round. After increasing his pressure, Vera dropped Jourdain with strikes, leading the referee to stop the contest at the 2:02 mark. This win ends Vera’s four-fight losing streak and marks his first UFC victory since August 2023. Following the bout, Vera expressed significant emotional relief regarding the impact of the win on his career and family.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Marlon Vera defeats Charles Jourdain via TKO at UFC 331

Ecuadorian fighter Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera ended a four-fight losing streak with a third-round TKO victory over Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chito-vera-defeats-charles-jourdain-at-ufc-331

### 2026-09-17: Marlon Vera weighs in for UFC 331 bout against Charles Jourdain

Marlon Vera weighed in at 136 lbs for his UFC 331 bout against Charles Jourdain in Los Angeles. Vera also recently received recognition for completing 75 career anti-doping tests.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marlon-vera-makes-weight-for-ufc-331-bout-against-charles-jourdain

### 2026-09-02: Marlon Vera discusses mental health and coaching changes

UFC fighter Marlon Vera discussed his mental health struggles during a four-fight losing streak and his decision to change training teams ahead of his upcoming bout against Charles Jourdain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marlon-vera-discusses-mental-health-and-coaching-changes

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