Dec 11, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Sean O'Malley reacts following his TKO victory against Raulian Paiva during UFC 269 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Video – O’Malley and Vera Set Stage with Intense Staredown for UFC 299
Unfinished Business: O’Malley’s Shot at Redemption Against Vera Shocks Fans Ahead of UFC 299!
November 9, 2023
Ahead of UFC 299, bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, 17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC, and contender Chito Vera, 21-8-1 MMA, 15-7 UFC, locked eyes in an electrifying first faceoff in New York City on Wednesday, setting the tone for their upcoming rematch on March 9.
O’Malley is gearing up to rectify his sole career loss against Vera in what promises to be a riveting headliner. With the details of the venue still under wraps, the anticipation for this pay-per-view event continues to escalate.
The intensity was palpable as both fighters stood their ground, with the competitive fire clearly burning in their eyes. This early face-to-face encounter has sparked the beginning of what is expected to be a fierce rivalry leading up to the fight.
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