Sean O’Malley retains title with masterclass against Chito Vera at UFC 299
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sean O’Malley avenged the only defeat of his professional career on Saturday, outpointing Marlon Vera to retain his bantamweight title at UFC 299. The standout moment of the fight saw O’Malley drill a knee into his challenger’s face in round two – a shot that the Ecuadorian somehow survived. Vera, 31, showed spirit to muster a decent spell of offence at the end of round three and early in round four, with O’Malley briefly retreating. Sean O’Malley outclassed Marlon Vera across five rounds In the co-main event, former interim champion Dustin Poirier knocked Benoit Saint-Denis out cold after fighting through adversity in their lightweight bout.
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Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley to claim bantamweight crown at UFC 306
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UFC 306 LIVE: Sean O’Malley dominated by Merab Dvalishvili at ‘Noche’ event in Sphere
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UFC 299 LIVE: Sean O’Malley and Chito Vera title fight goes all five rounds
The IndependentSean O’Malley retains bantamweight belt with unanimous decision over Marlon Vera in UFC 299
Associated PressSean O’Malley puts bantamweight belt on the line in rematch vs. Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera in UFC 299
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Sean O'Malley is set to defend his UFC bantamweight title in a rematch against Marlon Vera in March... as Dana White announces three title fights for 2024
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UFC 292: Footage shows Sean O’Malley practising punch that knocked out Aljamain Sterling
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