Marlon Vera’s house was allegedly broken into before he stepped into the cage at UFC 299! The Ecuadorian mixed martial artist took on bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley at the event. Fans were looking forward to the matchup due to prior history between the pair. At UFC 252 in 2020, O’Malley lost to ‘Chito’ due to his leg being compromised in the first round leading to a TKO finish for Vera.

But at UFC 299, things didn’t go as planned for Vera as he could not claim the gold. And his misfortune didn’t end there. Reports surfaced that the UFC fighter fell victim to an alleged robbery and break-in at his home before the event.

Marlon Vera makes a chilling statement after alleged robbery at his home 

In a video shared on YouTube by Full Mount MMA, they reported that Marlon Vera’s house was allegedly broken into and robbed before his fight at UFC 299. According to information shared by the channel, the news came to light through screenshots on social media. The images were allegedly shared online by ‘Chito’s wife, Maria.

The screenshot on display in the video contains the text, “We will find you motherf**ker” and shows an image from what appears to be security camera footage. Another screenshot in the video contained a full-text response.

According to the translation provided in the clip, the text reads, “…last night there was a robbery, they broke into our house. Although they are material things, they are things that have been bought with a lot of effort and hard work. But hey these types of things happen for a reason and the truth is tonight will be a good one. Tonight the gold belt will be ours, god with us. To the person who did it, I hope he really needed the money for something important. Much love.”

Vera also posted an image of a broken door and lock from his home on his Instagram story and captioned the post, “The f**king a**h*le that broke into my home I’m gonna find you”. The break-in serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability athletes face, even amidst their rigorous training and competition schedules.

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And despite the loss and the break-in adding to Marlon Vera’s troubles, the fighter released a statement online that showcases his resiliency and determination for his fans!

‘Chito’ releases heartfelt statement after UFC 299 setback

Marlon Vera faced adversity both inside and outside the Octagon at UFC 299. Despite his determined efforts, he could not claim victory against Sean O’Malley in their highly anticipated rematch. ‘Chito’ was suffering from the aftermath of the damage he sustained in the fight and could not address the media at the post-fight press conference.

As such, he took to social media to provide his thoughts on the setback and thanked his supporters. In a post on Instagram, he stated, “I dream about last night my whole life and fell short at the end of the day. I will be back thanks to my family and team for being by my side. The love of Ecuador was felt more than ever. Thanks for supporting me that way I will be back stronger. The belt will be mine one day. Thank you”

As he looks ahead to the future, Vera’s determination to return stronger echoes his unwavering commitment to his craft and his fans. And the MMA world will be waiting to see how ‘Chito’ bounces back from this loss against his rival, Sean O’Malley.

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