The jury is out on whether Sean O'Malley can be a crossover superstar. Avenging the only loss of his MMA career would certainly help his cause. O'Malley makes the first defense of his UFC bantamweight title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 on Saturday in Miami.
O'Malley vs. Vera 2 is a sequel to their fight at UFC 252 in August 2020. "Chito" landed a leg kick that immobilized O'Malley, setting up a ground-and-pound finish later in Round 1. O'Malley maintains that he never lost the fight and is eager to right a wrong on Saturday. Some critics argue that "Chito" did not deserve the title shot but interest in him is at an all-time high. Drawing from the support of his home nation of Ecuador, Vera looks to go 2-0 against the champ.
Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including a complete preview of UFC 299 featuring Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera in the main event below.
Below is all the information you need to catch UFC 299 on Saturday night.
How to watch UFC 299 prelimsDate: March 9 | Location: Kaseya Center-- MiamiTime: 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. ET for early prelims) Channel: ESPNews
How to watch UFC 299 main cardDate: March 9 | Location: Kaseya Center -- MiamiTime: 10 p.m. ET Stream: ESPN+ PPV | Price: $79.99
Now, here's a look at the UFC 299 main fight card and betting odds.
UFC 299 main card, odds FavoriteUnderdogWeightclassSean O'Malley (c) -250Marlin "Chito" Vera +205Bantamweight titleBenoit Saint Denis -225Dustin Poirier +185LightweightsKevin Holland -135Michael Page +115WelterweightsJack Della Maddalena -170Gilbert Burns +145WelterweightsPetr Yan -130Song Yadong +110BantamweightsWho wins UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2, and how exactly does each fight end? Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on UFC 299, all from the MMA expert who profited more than $6,200, and find out.
