Carlos Vera

Overview

Carlos Vera's last UFC fight ended in a first-round submission, and his one UFC loss went the full three. The Ecuadorian "Pequeno" fights at bantamweight and is 1-1 in the UFC, 12-4-0 as a pro across all promotions. The sample is tiny, but the one thing he has finished so far, he finished fast.

UFC Career

Vera debuted in December 2023, and his second UFC fight came on the UFC 298 card against Rinya Nakamura. Our model rates Nakamura as a strong opponent. Vera lost a unanimous decision after three full rounds.

Then came Josias Musasa in March 2025, at a Fight Night card. Vera submitted him in the first round at 3:16, and he carries that win into his next fight.

One decision loss, one quick submission win.

Fighting Style

Vera is a low-volume striker who is hard to hit. He throws less than most fighters in the UFC, but he lands a high share of what he throws and takes little in return.

He rarely shoots for takedowns and gets taken down more than most. When the fight hits the mat, though, he hunts for submissions at a far higher rate than the UFC average.

That shows in his results. His lone UFC finish was a first-round submission, and his one loss went to the scorecards.

With two UFC fights on record, treat all of this as a first read.

Notable Wins

• Josias Musasa — submission, round 1 (3:16), UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2 (2025)

Quick Facts

• Division: Bantamweight
• UFC record: 1-1
• Pro record (all promotions): 12-4-0
• UFC debut: 2023
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height / reach: 5'6" / 69"
• Born: Manta, Manabi, Ecuador