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All 11 Marlon “Chito” Vera UFC Finishes — KOs & Submissions | UFC Vancouver Preview

Video: Marlon “Chito” Vera’s 11 UFC finishes—head-kicks, slick subs, and all the momentum swings that made him a bantamweight fan-favorite. Rewatch the stoppages, then pivot to UFC Vancouver as Chito meets Aiemann Zahabi. Event hub and fighter links below for fast scouting.

All 11 Marlon “Chito” Vera Finishes — The Watch-Along You Needed

If you love high-leverage moments, this is your reel. Marlon Vera has built a UFC reputation on late surges, ruthless reads, and highlight endings—front-kick KOs, triangle armbars, and pressure that breaks opponents. We’ve lined up all 11 stoppages and the quick links you’ll want before the next walkout under the UFC banner.

Finish-by-Finish (Quick Guide)

  1. Roman Salazar — triangle armbar to seal a breakthrough moment.
  2. Brad Pickett — head-kick finish in a classic London closer.
  3. Brian Kelleher — quick armbar from guard after reading the entry.
  4. Wuliji Buren — body work turns into a merciless TKO.
  5. Guido Cannetti — pressure, back takes, and the choke.
  6. Frankie Saenz — fast start, faster finish.
  7. Nohelin Hernandez — squeeze, adjust, submit.
  8. Andre Ewell — late choke after a pace tax.
  9. Sean O’Malley — the TKO that shocked the hype train.
  10. Frankie Edgar — picture-perfect front-kick KO at MSG.
  11. Dominick Cruz — trap-set head-kick, then the follow-up.

Why These Finishes Age So Well

Chito’s best work isn’t just violence—it’s sequencing. He forces reads with jabs and calf kicks, sneaks knees and elbows on clinch breaks, then capitalizes once opponents overcorrect. That’s why so many of his stoppages arrive late, after he’s invested in the body, legs, and tempo.

Next Stop: UFC Vancouver — Chito vs Zahabi

Use this highlight run as your scouting primer for fight week: UFC Vancouver features Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi (bout page) on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Rogers Arena. Official listings have the pairing on the main card in Vancouver, with the UFC site and broadcast partners flagging the matchup in event previews. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

How to Watch & What to Track

  • First contact: Vera’s jab/low-kick rhythm sets the scoring pace—if he’s first, he’s usually ahead.
  • Clinch exits: He loves striking on separation; watch for short elbows and knees that swing rounds.
  • Late momentum: Chito builds damage over time; round-three output is a real trend across these finishes.

Quick Links

Org hub: UFC • Fighter: Marlon “Chito” Vera • Event: UFC Vancouver • Opponent: Aiemann Zahabi • Main-event card page: Vera vs Zahabi.

Bottom Line

These 11 finishes aren’t random—they’re the blueprint. Rewatch the subs, the head-kicks, the front-kick stunners, and you’ll see the same habits that could decide Vancouver. Queue the video, open the links, and you’re fully primed for UFC Fight Night in Canada. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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