Carlos Vera • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(3/15/25) Vera submitted Josias Musasa via rear-naked choke at 3:16 of the first round
• UFC 298(2/17/24) Vera lost a three round unanimous decision to Rinya Nakamura
• The Ultimate Fighter, Season 31
• Quarterfinals – Vera lost a two-round unanimous decision to Brad Katona

IMPORTANT FACTS

Team McGregor on TUF 31

Pro since 2014

One win by KO, six by submission (2 guillotine, arm triangle, 2 RNC, ankle lock)

Four first round finishes

Has won five of his last six

Reported 6-2 amateur record

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started TKD at four years of age. I was fresh in the country, and it helped me integrate myself into society and gave me confidence. I started capoeira at 19 to learn how to move my body in unorthodox ways. At 23, I took up MMA to test my lifetime of martial arts experience and put it to a real test. I still fight to this day to improve my overall martial arts skill and ability and to represent Ecuador in a high-level competition.

Q: Training

ANSWER: 11am striking mitt work, 12:30pm BJJ drilling, 7pm striking sparring, 8:30pm BJJ

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: 4th degree black belt in TKD, Instructor cord (belt/certificate) in capoeira, Ryan Hall brown belt

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My grandfather and father. They emigrated from their homelands into the unknown for a better future for their families and worked endlessly every day to provide.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: The UFC is an opportunity to test myself against world class fighters and learn to become an even better martial artist. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime and I am honored to compete in the UFC and represent my flag.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: Loyola University New Orleans, bachelor’s in accounting with a focus in auditing.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I was an auditor and then a business banker.

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: RMMA featherweight and bantamweight champion

Q: Specific accomplishments in pro competition?

ANSWER: #1 contender in FURY FC but never fought for the title since I went to compete on season 31 of the Ultimate Fighter

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Guillotine

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Spin kick