Chito Vera on Fighting for His First UFC Championship against Sean O'Malley I Diaries

After getting his start competing in the TV series The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America, Chito Vera made his debut in the UFC in 2014. Nearly a decade later, the fighter has established himself as a powerful force to be reckoned with in the league’s bantamweight category.
Currently, Vera lives in Newport Beach, California, where he trains for his next bout. On Saturday, March 9, he’s set to face off against Sean O’Malley in a fight for the UFC Bantamweight Championship. Vera previously won against O’Malley in 2020 via TKO. The moment was a highlight of Vera’s career and marked O’Malley’s first and only professional loss to date.
When he’s not in the octagon, the fighter also has a penchant for collecting - mainly cars, sneakers and clothing. Among his favorite brands are Supreme and New Balance. Vera is also a major fan of Aimé Leon Dore, introduced to the brand by his close friend Action Bronson, and notes he “probably has every shoe” from them.
As he’s approaching the “biggest fight of his career,” Vera stays in the gym year round and any free time is dedicated to his family.
00:00 What Fight Day Feels Like
01:07 Tour of Chito's closet
02:49 Going to the Gym
03:54 Training for the Fight
05:54 Family
06:52 Recovering in the Ice Bath/Sauna
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[@Peapodzilla]

Sean tries so hard to be cool while Chito is effortlessly cool

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You can’t possibly suck any harder 😂

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Hahahaha forreal

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Well said bro

[@buttface9434]

chito was gifted a title shot because they want sean to remain champ.

[@gammatt2513]

effortlessly homeless

[@clkgtr12]

i ain't know chito got it like that, mf cool af

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who knew chito was the coolest guy in the ufc this entire time

[@mikebravo7096]

he's been HIM, since he made frankie edgar into a NFT ape lmao

[@Sssteelo]

He got pieced up tho😂😂😂😂

[@Thedarcyboys]

@@SssteeloHe TKO’d sean in the first round in the first fight 😂 doesn’t get any more embarrassing then that

[@mylesteller]

Chito is one of the realist guys in the UFC

[@EphemeralFilmCO]

Chito has the dopest home, family, wardrobe, and gym.

[@BMFFRESH]

Chito is the Real deal… I pray 🙏 you come out victorious vs O’Malley

[@ItsJustALilSomething]

Chito is so cool dresses great, drives badass cars, fights good can't wait to see him become champion🔥

[@olman1760]

idk sean was piecing him up with one leg lmao. But then again they both got better so i cant wait to see what happens. I do not see this going the distance tho

[@Sssteelo]

Oops how’d that turn out? 💀

[@Thedarcyboys]

@@SssteeloChito owns your cringe trans boy 😂 Sean couldn’t even knock him down once

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This is fire; Chito is so humble. Definitely a fan!

[@Casey90s]

I want chito to win the gold so bad. He is such a straightforward family guy.

[@dimsumpizza4746]

Lets hope he hit the nerve on Sean's leg. That is his only way of winning the fight. 😂

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[@hundobil]

coolest dude in the ufc ‼️

[@bob-fh9pd]

Luke: He's got a cold heart... and a warm heart

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Luke never disappoints

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Had me dying

[@hoopdocs]

Chito would be a great Champion🏆 (he is Humble, Genuine, Nice, and a good Father, plus he is a Bad MFer) let's go Chito

[@m0thdm]

the Zen of Chito's life is something I didnt know I needed

[@DJThrillah]

Loved to see this side of chito , he’s such a genuine man

[@4DaFam]

Good job Chito 👍🏾🍊

[@debankanghosh225]

I fucking love chito so much guy is everything I aim to be.

[@koste910]

Really likable guy. Best wishes in your career.

[@ndheadstrong2432]

Win, lose or draw... Chito is Forever slated as a People's Champ. And New Mothafahkahz Enough Said

[@ThatChrisMurphy]

Man has his own Monster energy machine lfg

[@sully7108]

No one better to interview chito than hypebeast, hes literally been wearing a supreme box logo hoodie the whole fight week

[@tilfiger9741]

increible la admiracion que siento por el chito 🙌

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Marlon chito veraaa!💪🏽🇪🇨🇪🇨

[@paoleonlopez]

Chito eres la definición de chévere in inglés the biggest definition of cool in Ecuador we say chevere

[@KWKMAN333]

Righteous video Chito Win at all cost on Saturday Night

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How can you not like Chito

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If you identify as a Lame Cyuckhold bisexual clown then you may not

[@thomasmiller2395]

Alright, I was a huge fan of Chito already, but dude drives a Grand National? Now I'm super fanboy lol.

[@welshwoody217]

Love Chito, praying he wins Saturday ❤

[@antoniogalvez581]

Pure art .

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Ecuador has a lot of talent, a lot of art, Fashion. Love you Hypebeast!!!

[@babydropkicker333]

it warmed my soul when i saw him play with his children. what a nice guy he is, hoping to see him get the gold

[@AM-ry8is]

dude's got a nice ass house in a nice ass neighborhood. nice big backyard.

[@ericaguirre9739]

With some fucking fly ass whips beautiful family bros allready winning at life

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@@ericaguirre9739 fr fr

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Costa Mesa California I believe

[@f4llenstarr]

That's the dream!

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Damn. I really want chito to win! He deserves this .. I know the odds are against him to win but just imaginar he does! 🙏

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Do more content like this

[@DexterHaven]

5:45 Luke's title win was epic. He stopped the Weidman train when no one thought it could stop. A sweet win.

[@dylanwolff741]

Chito and Suga are about to put on a banger this weekend.

[@ArizonaHurley]

Lets goo Chito!!

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Chito champ! Lets go.

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Lets go Chito.

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Let’s go Chito!!!

[@yashyofficial]

This is Amazing…Rooting for Chito

[@chrisbaxter7808]

Dope mini doc. Love how they showed both the fighting and family side of Chito. Dude is the man.

[@Diego1__]

Es increíble, mi estado de ánimo de todo el año depende mucho de esta pelea, NO me falles Chito!!!!

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Vamos Chito!!!!❤❤❤

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Let's fucking go Chito!!! 👊

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lets go champpp

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Te quiero mucho Chito 💛💫

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Con todo Chito 🇪🇨👊🏻

[@Jack_Casey005]

Such an awesome piece, such an awesome dude

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vamos chito

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Vamos chito querido!!!!

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Man.. He has to win.. Dale Chito 🥊🥊🥊

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Amazing video, editing, story telling, angles and heart. Chito is a natural. Win at all cost. ❤️

[@fightothers]

let's go chito! CHAMA 🇧🇷

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Champ bro🤙🏾

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LETS GO CHITOOOOOO WELCOME TO THE CHITO SHOW

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Born X Raised Chito!

[@toddgrilli89]

This is dope!

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wholesome

[@SPWILLY]

As a kid Suga show all-day. As a father, welcome to the Chito show! 💚

[@michaelgibbons8339]

Love this guy...the editing and story telling was so good on this video

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Locura🔝🔝

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VAMO CHITO

[@BrandonKieffer]

Great video all around! Well edited, well shot, well directed. Nice work!

[@andynethery]

Great work, need more films like this!

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VAMOS CHITO VERA CAMPEON LPTM!!!!🇪🇨⚔️🔝🐐⭐

[@whestcornell5301]

Such a great insight to his life! Great edit! Great episode! Excited for the next fight!

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That belt is yours! LETS GO CHITO!

[@albertol9654]

I wish Chito all the luck. He seems like a nice family man and a hardworking fighter. We Mexicans respect his hustle.. 🇪🇨 🤝 🇲🇽

[@marvmack9856]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on Hype Beast. Chitos closet is tough! Classic pieces without the clout chasing.

[@michaeldemas2837]

You love to see it!!!

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Chito show! 💪 let’s root for real men…

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EL MAS GRANDE DE ECUADOR

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Chito is one of my favorite fight, great video!!!

[@gigioecu]

"¡Mantengas la línea! ¡Permanece! Si te encuentras solo, incapaz de seguir luchando; no te preocupes! ¡Porque estás a la puerta de la victoria! Hermano, lo que hacemos en la vida… resuena en la eternidad”. Tu lo tienes!

[@joachimkoka5030]

Chito is the man

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Bro this is probably the coolest guy in the ufc

[@crlclssic]

let's go chito!

[@luap89]

Chito is the fucking man. Hope he wins big time Saturday - CMON CHITO

[@ParkerStClair-no4jz]

that knee to veras face last night, was wicked

[@NATJANOFF22]

Amazing video !

[@govegan562]

love this guy!

[@florianbinet3540]

One the best short documentary on fighter I’ve ever seen. How it’s filmed & damn, what a man !

[@gstarr9121]

Nice collection chito and all the best

[@yunginternet1991]

I love Cheeto man. The dude is just awesome allround.

[@glue6865]

Dope content , hoping chito wins Saturday

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Beautiful family God bless you

[@Jojo52392]

This video is awesome

[@Zarkalogy]

Let’s go 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@777repentnow]

“When you land a sweet punch, it’s almost like you can see the soul going away” -savage warrior lol

[@Turbo-Drip]

Awesome video

[@skulleagletartat]

Love this dude.

[@IWinY0UL0se]

Rooting for you Chito!!!! Take the gold

[@meggidoo]

Such a cool dude! Deserves all he’s got and more. Go for the gold champ!

[@kenwoods9247]

Kick Ass, Chito! You got the world on your side, brother!

[@juanma0r]

Campeón 🇪🇨

[@crafter505]

I thought this was a ufc doc till i looked at the channel 💀

[@huggyshaggles]

Good man!

[@capcloud]

great editing

[@Kronickstyle]

VAMO CHITOOOOOOO🥇

[@patriciamaldonado5630]

Vamos Chito. You are the best!!!🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨