Ecuadorian contender Marlon Vera remains unfazed by the mind games of newly-crowned bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. Despite O’Malley’s call for a title rematch at UFC 296, Vera asserts that he holds the upper hand due to his prior victory over the champion.
Ecuadorian contender Marlon Vera remains unfazed by the mind games of newly-crowned bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. Despite O’Malley’s call for a title rematch at UFC 296 , Vera asserts that he holds the upper hand due to his prior victory over the champion.
Vera, currently ranked number six in the bantamweight division, showcased his skills at UFC 292 in Boston, Massachusetts. He secured a close unanimous decision win over Pedro Munhoz, a common opponent of both fighters.
O’Malley claimed the bantamweight title with a spectacular second-round TKO victory over Aljamain Sterling. In the aftermath of his win, O’Malley called out Vera for a rematch at UFC 296 . However, Vera remains confident, stating that he already defeated O’Malley and holds the power in the potential rematch.
"He needs me, I don’t need him," Vera stated. "I already beat him, so he needs to get it back." Vera’s knockout victory over O’Malley during their previous encounter gives him the advantage in negotiations.
The co-headlining bout of UFC 252 saw Vera deliver O’Malley’s only professional MMA loss. Vera utilized a series of well-placed kicks to injure O’Malley’s left leg before finishing him with ground strikes in the opening round.
Fans are eagerly anticipating a rematch between Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley at UFC 296 . The outcome of this potential fight could have significant implications for the bantamweight division.
| Fight Results |
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| Marlon Vera def. Pedro Munhoz (Unanimous Decision) |
In summary, Marlon Vera remains unfazed by Sean O’Malley’s mind games and is confident in his ability to defeat the bantamweight champion once again. The potential rematch at UFC 296 has generated excitement among fans, who are eager to see these two fighters face off once more.
