Former UFC title challenger pulls shotgun in viral skit, fakes out fans

Never bring a knife to a gun fight.

"Chito" Vera Stands His Ground

Marlon "Chito" Vera seemingly always has a few guns on him - not that the former UFC title challenger necessarily needs them to protect himself. But, a shotgun would come in handy when Vera was approached by a man with a large knife in his driveway.

Update: According to MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, this viral video posted by "StreetXAD" was a "skit" (staged).

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Marlon Vera before his fight with Sean O’Malley during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Vera is seen working on his truck outside of his California home while a man in the distance pulled out a knife, trying to rob the UFC fighter.

Vera was locked and loaded. Vera quickly pulled out a shotgun from his truck, cocking it and aiming it at the knifeman in his driveway.

In Vera's sights, the would-be attacker immediately backed off, running away in the opposite direction.

Marlon Vera fights Sean O’Malley during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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As you might recall, Vera's home in Ecuador was robbed while he was in Miami for his title fight against Sean O'Malley. The #7 UFC bantamweight contender attempts to rebound from back-to-back losses in his next fight against Mario Bautista on May 3rd.

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