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Marlon Vera ends coaching partnership with Jason Parillo before UFC 331

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Marlon Vera ends coaching partnership with Jason Parillo before UFC 331

Summary

UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera has parted ways with long-time head coach Jason Parillo. The decision follows a four-fight losing streak for Vera, who has not secured a victory since August 2023. Vera stated the move was an attempt to change his approach after failing to secure favorable outcomes in several recent close decisions. Despite the split, both parties maintained a positive relationship without any internal conflict. Vera is currently training with his new camp ahead of his upcoming bout against Charles Jourdain at UFC 331, which is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The fighter is currently working alongside bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. as he looks to return to the win column.

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•Marlon Vera ends his partnership with coach Jason Parillo after eight years.
•Vera holds a four-fight losing streak dating back to his last win in 2023.
•The fighter faces Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026.
•Vera is currently training at his personal gym with the father of Raul Rosas Jr.

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11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Marlon Vera parts ways with long-time head coach Jason Parillo – ‘It was a hard decision’

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“Chito” is changing things up. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera returns to action against rising contender Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 later this month (Sat., Sept. 19, 2026) inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Vera is currently riding the first four-fight losing streak of his professional career, dropping consecutive […]
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