UFC 299 – Sean O’Malley vs Marlon Vera 2 LIVE RESULTS: Suga Sean dominates Chito in unanimous decision win & keeps title
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O’Malley vs Vera – Round Three
O’Malley continues to piece up Vera on the feet as he has no answer for Sean’s quickness and power.
At this point, it looks like O’Malley is toying with Vera as he mixes up punches to the body and head.
Vera’s face is swollen and cut up but man can he take a hit as he has continued to stand toe to toe with O’Malley.
Vera shows some life at the end of the round but O’Malley has a comfortable lead in the fight.
O’Malley vs Vera – Round Two
O’Malley is piecing up Vera on the feet and looks like the way faster striker right now.
Vera freezes every time O’Malley loads up to punch him but is more active this around throwing more strikes and kicks.
O’Malley nails Vera with a knee and smells blood in the water as he continues to walk him down with right and left hooks.
With seconds remaining on the clock, Vera’s knees buckle after O’Malley hits him in the face.
O’Malley vs Vera – Round One
The bitter rivals come out and don’t touch gloves as a sign of respect but not much action has taken place.
O’Malley and Vera have both thrown body and leg kicks.
The crowd seems split as half seem to be backing Vera with a “Chito, Chito” chant and O’Malley fans respond with “USA USA USA” chants.
An efficient but pretty stagnant round for the champ as he looks like he could be up one round to none after Vera stayed patient.
It’s time!
Sean O’Malley faces Marlon “Chito” Vera with his bantamweight title on the line as Suga Sean vows “he wants to hurt him.”
The last time the two fought O’Malley suffered a leg injury and was unable to finish the fight with Chito securing the win.
Stay tuned the main event should produce some fireworks!
Main event is on the way
Will Sean O’Malley pull off the highlight reel knockout and avenge his only UFC loss or will Marlon Vera become a champion for the first time in his career?
Stay tuned to see if O’Malley secures his first title defense.
Poirer vs Saint-Denis – post-fight
Poirer said Saint-Denis was “pretty strong” and he tested him at the beginning.
He says he took the fight because Saint-Denis finished his last five opponents and he was “dangerous.”
Poirer thanked all the Americans for their duty and for making this the land of the free.