Helena native and UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley is set to defend his title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299. Get all the details and updates on this highly anticipated fight.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2024 | UFC 299 | To be determined |
- Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC Bantamweight title against Marlon Vera.
- O’Malley won the title by TKO against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.
- This will be O’Malley’s first title defense.
- O’Malley’s only loss in his MMA career came against Vera at UFC 252.
- Vera secured the rematch by defeating Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292.
UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley Set to Defend Title
UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Helena native and UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley will defend his belt for the first time against Marlon Vera. The highly anticipated fight will take place on March 9, 2024, at a yet-to-be-determined location. This event, UFC 299, will be available for streaming on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
O’Malley, also known as ‘Suga,’ won the title by technical knockout against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 in August. The second-round finish not only solidified his championship status but also catapulted him to superstardom in both his home state and the MMA world. O’Malley is currently ranked No. 6 in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings.
This fight holds extra significance as O’Malley’s only loss in his MMA career came against Marlon Vera at UFC 252 in August 2020. O’Malley will be seeking redemption and a chance to avenge his defeat.
Vera, nicknamed ‘Chito,’ is an Ecuador native with a record of 21-8-1 in his MMA career. He secured his rematch with O’Malley by defeating Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision at UFC 292.
Stay tuned for more updates on UFC 299 and the highly anticipated showdown between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera.
