All articles tagged with #ufc 299
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Marlon "Chito" Vera issues a statement following his loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 299, expressing gratitude for the support from his fans and Ecuador, and vowing to return stronger in the future despite falling short in his bid for UFC gold.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloody Elbow
Benoit Saint-Denis admits that his body was not at its best during his UFC 299 loss to Dustin Poirier, attributing it to a week of antibiotic treatment for an infection. Despite dominating the opening round with his grappling skills, Saint-Denis suffered a devastating KO in the second round. He apologized to fans for not capitalizing on his early momentum and promised to come back stronger, while Poirier acknowledged Saint-Denis's strength in the opening round but recognized his lack of cardio for a longer fight.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Junkie
Benoit Saint Denis claims that antibiotics weakened his performance in the UFC 299 co-main event against Dustin Poirier, resulting in his first stoppage loss. Despite winning the first round, Saint Denis struggled in the subsequent rounds due to the effects of the antibiotics, which sapped his energy. He expressed regret for not being able to perform at his best and vowed to come back stronger.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloody Elbow
Chael Sonnen praised Sean O'Malley's dominant performance at UFC 299, hailing him as the best bantamweight he's ever seen in the octagon. O'Malley secured a unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera, showcasing exceptional striking and distance management. Sonnen emphasized O'Malley's control of range and predicted that he will face Merab Dvalishvili in his next title defense. Additionally, Petr Yan also earned a decision win on the UFC 299 card, positioning himself back into the title picture.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Sean O’Malley declares himself undefeated again after dominating Chito Vera in their UFC 299 rematch, jokingly referencing the "Sugar State Athletic Commission" to erase his previous loss. Despite a last-second body shot, O’Malley secured a clear victory and now eyes potential matchups with featherweight champ Ilia Topuria or No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili. He dismisses the idea of a third bout with Vera, confident in his superiority and unbothered by his previous loss.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Sean O'Malley proved his UFC bantamweight title win was no fluke with a dominant victory over Marlon Vera at UFC 299, showcasing his speed and precision. He called for a fight in Spain against 145-pound champ Ilia Topuria or a matchup with No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili. Meanwhile, Dustin Poirier demonstrated his skill and resilience in a risky fight against Benoit Saint Denis, and other notable performances included Michael Page's UFC debut and Jack Della Maddalena's comeback victory over Gilbert Burns.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bleacher Report
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Michael Venom Page made a successful UFC debut with a win over Kevin Holland at UFC 299, showcasing his explosive, karate-informed style. While some fighters praised his performance, others, like Paulo Costa, found it embarrassing. Despite a dicey moment in the second round, judges scored the fight unanimously in Page's favor, with some noting his impressive speed and solid performance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Junkie
Michael Page made a successful promotional debut at UFC 299 with a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland in the welterweight featured bout, becoming a compelling new asset for the UFC at 170 pounds. The fight garnered mixed reactions from MMA personalities and fans, with some praising Page's performance and others criticizing Holland's approach.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Junkie
UFC 299 featured bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley defending his title against Marlon Vera, former interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis, and former Bellator star Michael Page winning his UFC debut. Other notable fights included Joanne Wood defeating Maryna Moroz, Asu Almabaev defeating CJ Vergara, Philipe Lins defeating Ion Cutelaba, Kyler Phillips defeating Pedro Munhoz, Mateusz Gamrot defeating Rafael dos Anjos, Maycee Barber defeating Katlyn Cerminara, and Curtis Blaydes defeating Jailton Almeida.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Mania
UFC 299 featured an action-packed card with Sean O’Malley defending his Bantamweight title against Marlon Vera, and Dustin Poirier securing a victory over Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event. Other notable results included Michael Page's win over Kevin Holland, and Gilbert Burns suffering a defeat against Jack Della Maddalena.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Sean O'Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Marlon Vera in UFC 299, seeking to avenge his only career loss. O'Malley lost to Vera in 2020 due to a nerve issue, but has since become champion. The event also features Dustin Poirier, Kevin Holland, Gilbert Burns, and Petr Yan in exciting matchups.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by UFC
Get the preliminary results and watch post-fight interviews with the winners from UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2, live from Kaseya Center in Miami.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by UFC
Get the latest updates on UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2, including fight results, post-fight interviews with the main card winners, and behind-the-scenes footage from Miami, as well as insights from UFC 5 game simulation and news about Alexa Grasso coaching on the newest season of The Ultimate Fighter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
UFC 299 featured Sean O’Malley defending his UFC bantamweight title in a rematch against Marlon Vera, while Dustin Poirier faced Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event. The event also included fights between Kevin Holland and Michael Page, Gilbert Burns and Jack Della Maddalena, and Petr Yan and Song Yadong.