Marlon Vera News
Sean O’Malley responds after Marlon Vera accuses him of being “greased to the bone” at UFC 299
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has responded to Marlon Vera’s recent remarks following UFC 299. Last weekend, Sean O’Malley put a real beating on Marlon Vera. He dominated and defeated him via unanimous decision, successfully retaining his title in the process.
Cory Sandhagen reacts to Marlon Vera’s performance against Sean O’Malley at UFC 299: “Had no business being in the cage”
Susan Cox - March 13, 2024
Cory Sandhagen is reacting to Marlon Vera’s performance against Sean O’Malley in the main event of UFC 299. The UFC 299 main event consisted of a bantamweight title fight rematch between current champion O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Marlon Vera (23-9 MMA). The outcome was a unanimous decision victory or ‘Suga’.
Jon Anik shares the text message he sent Marlon Vera following his tough loss at UFC 299
Harry Kettle - March 13, 2024
UFC commentator Jon Anik has revealed the text message he sent to Marlon Vera following his loss at UFC 299. Last weekend at UFC 299, Marlon Vera suffered a pretty devastating loss. He was beaten via unanimous decision at the hands of Sean O’Malley, who controlled most of the fight in their UFC bantamweight title main event. While some ‘Suga’ fans were quick to dunk on ‘Chito’, the majority of fight fans praised him for his heart, grit and determination.
Robert Whittaker shares high praise for “phenomenal” UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley: “Mate, it was a landslide”
Harry Kettle - March 13, 2024
UFC star Robert Whittaker has praised Sean O’Malley for his performance against Marlon Vera at UFC 299. With the world watching, Sean O’Malley put on a clinic in Miami last weekend. He dominated Marlon Vera from beginning to end, registering an impressive decision victory. Now, many are looking at ‘Suga’ and wondering whether or not he’s one of the biggest stars in the history of the bantamweight division.
What's next for the stars of UFC 299?
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
The UFC was in Miami, Florida for a stacked UFC 299 card with the men’s bantamweight title was up for grabs. In the main event, Sean O’Malley was looking to defend his bantamweight title for the first time against Marlon Vera in a rematch of their 2020 fight. The co-main event saw Dustin Poirier take on rising contender Benoit Saint-Denis.
Dana White praises Sean O’Malley after putting on a “clinic” against Marlon Vera at UFC 299: “The biggest star in bantamweight history”
Harry Kettle - March 10, 2024
UFC president Dana White has praised Sean O’Malley after his sensational performance against Marlon Vera last night. Over the course of five rounds, Sean O’Malley systematically took Marlon Vera apart at UFC 299. He tore through ‘Chito’ in emphatic fashion, leaving him a bloody mess at the end of their collision. In doing so, he firmly cemented himself as one of the most entertaining fighters to watch in mixed martial arts.
Pros react after Sean O'Malley defeats Marlon Vera at UFC 299
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 299 event was headlined by a rematch between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera for the promotion’s bantamweight title. O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Vera (23-9 MMA) had originally collided back at UFC 252 in August of 2020, with ‘Chito’ emerging victorious in the opening round after ‘Suga’ suffered an ankle injury.
UFC 299 Results: Sean O'Malley defeats Marlon Vera (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 299 results, including the main event rematch between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Vera (23-9 MMA) originally collided at UFC 252 in August of 2020, with ‘Chito’ emerging victorious in the first round after ‘Suga’ suffered an ankle injury.
Alexander Volkanovski shares bold prediction for Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera rematch at UFC 299
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has given his prediction for tomorrow night’s clash between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. On Saturday night, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Marlon Vera. It’ll take place in the main event in Miami, with ‘Suga’ attempting to cement his position as one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts.
Petr Yan claims UFC 299 headliners Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera were “gifted” their title opportunities: “He got gifted the decision in that fight against me”
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2024
UFC bantamweight Petr Yan has claimed that Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera were gifted their title opportunities. This weekend, we’re set to see a couple of really important bantamweight collisions at UFC 299. In the main event of the evening, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Marlon Vera. Prior to that, though, we’ll see the return of Petr Yan as he takes on Song Yadong.
Marlon Vera claps back at Aljamain Sterling for claiming his UFC 299 camp wasn't good
Cole Shelton - March 6, 2024
Marlon Vera has clapped back over Aljamain Sterling after the former champ claimed ‘Chito’s’ UFC 299 camp wasn’t good. Vera is set to headline UFC 299 on Saturday as he rematches Sean O’Malley for the undisputed bantamweight title. It’s a highly-anticipated matchup but heading into the bout, Sterling took to his YouTube channel and revealed Vera didn’t have a good training camp which is why he’s picking O’Malley to win.
UFC 299 | Pro fighters make their picks for Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 title fight
Cole Shelton - March 6, 2024
In the main event of UFC 299, the bantamweight title is on the line as Sean O’Malley defends his strap in a rematch against Marlon Vera. Heading into the fight, O’Malley is a -280 favorite while the the challenger is a +210 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the bantamweight title fight. The pros are actually going with the underdog in Vera to get his hand raised and become the bantamweight champion.
Umar Nurmagomedov shares prediction for upcoming Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera title fight at UFC 299
Susan Cox - February 29, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov is sharing his prediction for the upcoming Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera title fight at UFC 299. UFC 299 will take place on Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Sean O'Malley offers Cory Sandhagen advice on UFC fame: "Face tat might help"
Josh Evanoff - February 1, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has some advice for Cory Sandhagen. Earlier this week, ‘The Sandman’ appeared on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. In the interview, Cory Sandhagen maligned some of the treatment that his peers receive. The bantamweight contender stated that the likes of Umar Nurmagomedov have “famous guy leverage”. In the interview, he also took somewhat of a shot at Sean O’Malley.
Sean O'Malley says UFC 299 performance against Marlon Vera will be something "unseen before"
Cole Shelton - January 26, 2024
Sean O’Malley is promising to do something special against Marlon Vera at UFC 299. O’Malley is set to defend his bantamweight title for the first time against Vera in the main event of UFC 299 on March 9 in Miami, Florida. The two fought back in August of 2020 in the co-main event of UFC 252, where it was Vera who won by first-round TKO as O’Malley had hurt his ankle in the fight.
Marlon Vera names the fighter he will call out with win over Sean O’Malley at UFC 299: “I know his dorky ass is crying about it”
Fernando Quiles - January 14, 2024
Marlon Vera has named one fighter who he is considering calling out if he becomes the UFC bantamweight champion. Vera will be challenging Sean O’Malley for the 135-pound gold at UFC 299 on March 9. Some have criticized the matchup, feeling that “Chito” hadn’t done as much as other contenders to warrant a title opportunity. Of course, the UFC feels it’s the most lucrative bantamweight title fight at this time.
Marlon Vera takes aim at Sean O’Malley over previous failed drug tests: “I would like to punch cheaters in the face”
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2023
UFC bantamweight title contender Marlon Vera has taken a shot at rival Sean O’Malley over his previous issues with failed drug tests. At UFC 299 in Miami, Marlon Vera will challenge Sean O’Malley for the UFC bantamweight championship. He already holds one win over ‘Suga’ and while he wasn’t everyone’s first choice to get a title shot, he’ll be feeling confident about his chances.
Sean O'Malley details "weird as hell" comment from Marlon Vera during faceoff ahead of UFC 299 rematch
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2023
Sean O’Malley says Marlon Vera made an odd comment during their faceoff last week. It was recently announced that O’Malley would defend his bantamweight title for the first time in March in the main event of UFC 299 against Marlon Vera. The two fought back in 2020 and Vera won by first-round TKO in a fight that ‘Suga’ hurt his ankle.