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sports-mma1 year ago

"Sean O'Malley's Dominant Victory Retains Bantamweight Title at UFC 299"

Sean O'Malley retained his bantamweight title by defeating Marlon "Chito" Vera in a unanimous decision at UFC 299. O'Malley dominated the fight with calculated and measured efforts, showcasing his flashy striking and growth in skills. The win not only marked his first successful title defense but also avenged the only loss of his career. The bantamweight division has multiple worthy challengers, with Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen being potential future opponents for O'Malley.

via Bleacher Report|
#bantamweight-title#marlon-vera#mma
sports1 year ago

"Inside the Drama: Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera's UFC 299 Showdown"

Marlon "Chito" Vera and Sean O'Malley are set to face off at UFC 299, with tensions rising between the two fighters. Vera revealed that O'Malley had been sending him DMs, describing O'Malley as a "weird guy" who likes to play mind games. Vera responded by telling O'Malley to "suck my d***," emphasizing that he's focused on winning the fight. Vera plans to stay true to his fighting style and defend the bantamweight title against whoever is next in line.

via MMA Fighting|
#bantamweight-title#marlon-vera#mma
sports1 year ago

"Sean O'Malley's Must-Win Clash: UFC 299 Main Event Preview"

Sean O'Malley reveals his bold fashion choice for his upcoming UFC 299 main event clash with Marlon Vera, showcasing neon pink shorts as part of his gear. Known for his distinctive style, O'Malley's fashion statement adds to his unique persona in the octagon, with the move possibly inspired by a social media interaction. As he prepares to defend his bantamweight title, O'Malley's colorful attire sets the stage for an eye-catching showdown in Miami.

via MMA Fighting|
#bantamweight-title#fashion-statement#marlon-vera
sports-mma1 year ago

Sean O'Malley's Next UFC Fight: Seeking Excitement and a "Scary" Opponent

Sean O'Malley, the UFC bantamweight champion, is open to facing either Merab Dvalishvili or Ilia Topuria after his upcoming rematch with Marlon Vera at UFC 299. O'Malley expressed interest in a champion vs. champion match against Topuria, who recently won the UFC featherweight strap, but Dvalishvili has also called him out for a shot at the 135-pound belt. O'Malley believes Topuria is a scarier opponent but is open to facing Dvalishvili if that's what the fans want. However, he remains focused on his upcoming fight and knows that his performance against Vera will determine his future opponents.

via MMA Fighting|
#bantamweight-title#ilia-topuria#merab-dvalishvili
sports-mma1 year ago

Aljamain Sterling Calls UFC's Stacking of 299 "Comical" to Boost Sean O'Malley's Appeal

Aljamain Sterling finds it amusing that UFC stacked UFC 299 to make it seem like Sean O'Malley is the draw for his first title defense against Marlon Vera. Sterling, who is preparing for his featherweight debut at UFC 300, believes Vera has a chance to steal the title due to his durability and gas tank. While acknowledging O'Malley's improved skills, Sterling points out potential weaknesses in O'Malley's game and expresses neutrality in the outcome of the fight.

via MMA Fighting|
#aljamain-sterling#bantamweight-title#marlon-vera
sports2 years ago

"Sean O'Malley Set for March Octagon Comeback Against Marlon Vera"

Sean O'Malley will defend his bantamweight title against Marlon "Chito" Vera in the main event of the UFC's March pay-per-view card, while Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight title against Ilia Topuria on the February pay-per-view card. O'Malley is unbeaten in six straight fights and won the belt by finishing Aljamain Sterling in August. Vera, who has the most finishes in UFC bantamweight history, defeated O'Malley in 2020. Volkanovski, ranked No. 3 on ESPN's MMA pound-for-pound list, has five successful title defenses at featherweight.

via ESPN|
#alexander-volkanovski#bantamweight-title#marlon-vera
sports2 years ago

"Sean O'Malley's Bold Tattoo Celebration: 'CHAMP' Inked on His Face"

Sean O'Malley, the newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion, plans to solidify his popularity by getting a new tattoo on his face that reads "CHAMP MMXXIII" above a crown. O'Malley defeated Aljamain Sterling via TKO in UFC 292's main event and expressed that this is just the beginning of the "Suga" era. The 28-year-old fighter considers his face tattoos to be more meaningful and this new ink signifies his status as a 2023 titlist.

via ESPN|
#bantamweight-title#conor-mcgregor#sean-omalley
sports2 years ago

"Sean O'Malley shocks the sports world with UFC 292 upset victory over Sterling"

Sean O'Malley shocks the MMA world by defeating Aljamain Sterling to become the new UFC bantamweight champion at UFC 292. O'Malley's smooth counter right hand knockout left fans and fellow fighters stunned, with NBA star Kevin Durant praising his performance. O'Malley's victory marks a new level of stardom for the young fighter, who faced criticism leading up to the fight. He now looks forward to a rematch with Marlon "Chito" Vera, who he lost to in 2020.

via Yahoo Sports|
#aljamain-sterling#bantamweight-title#mma
sports2 years ago

Henry Cejudo Withdraws from UFC 292 Bout Against Marlon Vera Due to Injury

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has withdrawn from his scheduled UFC 292 bout against Marlon Vera due to a 50 percent tear in his right shoulder. Cejudo will undergo six to eight weeks of rehab and aims to continue his quest for the bantamweight title, eyeing potential matchups against Merab Dvalishvili or current flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. It is unclear if Vera will remain on the card to face a different opponent. The current UFC 292 lineup includes two title fights: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley for the bantamweight title and Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos for the strawweight title.

via MMA Junkie|
#bantamweight-title#henry-cejudo#injury
sports2 years ago

Julianna Peña's Reaction to Amanda Nunes' Retirement at UFC 289

Julianna Pena had to hold herself back from storming the cage as Amanda Nunes announced her retirement after retaining her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana at UFC 289. Pena, who was Nunes' original opponent before withdrawing due to a rib injury, is disappointed but not surprised with how things unfolded. With the bantamweight title now vacant, Pena is ready to reclaim her title, even if it won't be against Nunes.

via MMA Junkie|
#amanda-nunes#bantamweight-title#julianna-pena
sports2 years ago

Julianna Peña's Classy Retaliation Against Amanda Nunes' Retirement Decision.

Julianna Pena, who was supposed to fight Amanda Nunes in their trilogy bout, wanted to "storm the cage" after Nunes announced her retirement following her successful Bantamweight title defense against Irene Aldana at UFC 289. However, her coach advised her to be "classy" and not do it. Pena is now focused on becoming the UFC women's Bantamweight champion again and is set to face Raquel Pennington in her next bout.

via MMA Mania|
#amanda-nunes#bantamweight-title#julianna-pena
sports2 years ago

Julianna Peña's feud with Amanda Nunes reaches boiling point after UFC 289.

Julianna Peña calls Amanda Nunes a coward for retiring after her UFC 289 win over Irene Aldana. Peña, who was sitting cageside, wanted to storm the cage but was advised not to. She says Nunes is "dead to me" and that she wants to keep the division moving. Peña is still recovering from a rib injury but expects to fight Raquel Pennington for the vacant belt before the end of the year. She also hopes Nunes changes her mind and comes back to settle their beef.

via MMA Fighting|
#amanda-nunes#bantamweight-title#julianna-pena
sports2 years ago

"UFC 289: Nunes vs Aldana - Weigh-in, Embedded, and Best Bets"

Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana both made championship weight at 135 pounds on the dot for their bantamweight title clash at UFC 289. All 22 fighters competing on Saturday’s card successfully made weight, including Raquel Pennington as a backup for the main event. Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush also successfully made weight for their co-main event lightweight bout.

via MMA Fighting|
#amanda-nunes#bantamweight-title#irene-aldana
sports2 years ago

UFC 288: PPV Buys, Predictions, and Jacket Theft

Henry Cejudo's coach, Eric Albarracin, claims that UFC 288 did 700,000 PPV buys, but Aljamain Sterling disputes this number. Despite Sterling's split decision victory, he received boos from the crowd. Cejudo plans to fight Merab Dvalishvili, the No. 1-ranked Bantamweight contender, and potentially Sean O'Malley, while Sterling is set to fight No. 2-ranked contender, Sean O'Malley, for the title.

via MMA Mania|
#aljamain-sterling#bantamweight-title#henry-cejudo
sports2 years ago

UFC Updates: Sterling's Admission, Pound-for-Pound Rankings, O'Malley's Expectations, Cruz's Concerns, and Cortland's Champion.

Aljamain Sterling admits he lost the fifth round to Henry Cejudo in their UFC 288 bantamweight title fight, but still believes he won the first four rounds. Sterling won the fight via split decision, but many fans and even Cejudo himself felt that he did enough to win. Sterling is expected to defend his title against Sean O'Malley in September, while Cejudo is targeting a fight against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 292.

via MMA Mania|
#aljamain-sterling#bantamweight-title#henry-cejudo