UFC 299: Sean O’Malley vs Marlon Vera Bantamweight Title Bout Set

Dana White has announced that Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC Bantamweight Championship against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 event.

The clash will be a rematch between O’Malley and Vera. Vera earlier defeated O’Malley in 2020. Tha remains O’Malley’s only loss in UFC so far.

The official status of whether this championship bout will serve as the main event of the event has not been confirmed. UFC 299 event is planned for March 2024, although the specific date and location have not yet been disclosed.

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Sean O’Malley’s most recent fight occurred at UFC 292, where he defeated Aljamain Sterling to for UFC Bantamweight title. Prior to that, O’Malley secured a victory over Petr Yan at UFC 280 for the Bantamweight title, and this fight earned the title of fight of the night. He is presently on a five-fight winning streak, and his UFC record stands at 9 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest.

Marlon Vera’s most recent fight took place at UFC 292, where he secured a unanimous decision victory over Pedro Munhoz. Prior to facing Munhoz, Vera suffered a defeat at the hands of Cory Sandhagen. He currently holds the sixth rank in the bantamweight division. Marlon Vera’s UFC record stands at 15 wins and 7 losses.