Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera are scheduled for a rematch in Miami on March 9, with O’Malley defending his bantamweight title against Vera, the only fighter who has defeated him.
Alright, here’s the scoop. Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera are gearing up for a mega rematch in Miami. It’s gonna be huge.
The date? March 9. The event? A face-off between these longtime rivals. O’Malley’s bantamweight title is up for grabs in this main event. His opponent? None other than “Chito,” the only guy who’s ever beaten him.
You gotta see the trailer for this epic grudge match. It’s right up there.
Now, let’s take a trip down memory lane. The O’Malley-Vera feud goes way back to UFC 252. Remember August 2020? That’s when Vera took down O’Malley with strikes in just one round. O’Malley, or “Sugar” as he’s known, insists a freak leg injury was the only reason he lost that night. Now, he’s got a shot to prove it and defend his UFC bantamweight title for the first time.
Enter Vera. This is his first pay-per-view main event. He’s been on a roll, winning five of his last six fights. His latest victory? Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292. He’s also got some impressive wins under his belt against Dominick Cruz, Rob Font, and Frankie Edgar.
But wait, there’s more. The UFC 299 trailer also features the thrilling lightweight co-main event. It’s Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint Denis. Plus, we’ve got the debut of ex-Bellator star Michael “Venom” Page. He’s up against Kevin Holland in a welterweight bout. Don’t miss it!