“I’m gonna find you” – Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera shares COLD warning after a burglar robbed his house while fighting for title at UFC 299 against Sean O’Malley

Marlon Vera posts on social media that his home was broken into when he was competing at UFC 299 vs. Sean O'Malley.

“I’m gonna find you” – Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera shares COLD warning after a burglar robbed his house while fighting for title at UFC 299 against Sean O’Malley

Marlon Vera reveals on social media that his home was broken into while fighting Sean O'Malley (via Imago/X)

UFC 299 saw a grueling fight between rivals Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley. Vera came out on the losing end of the fight. In the aftermath of this, Vera received more disheartening news. Burglars broke into his home while he was in Miami to fight.

The Ecuadorian bantamweight contender took to social media to address the invasion. He expressed frustration at the crime and vowed to find the people responsible. His loss at UFC 299 against Sean O’Malley was compounded by his home getting ransacked. This is what he wrote on his Instagram story, alongside a picture of a broken door:

The f***ing a****le that broke into my home, I’m gonna find you.

Marlon Vera via Instagram
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Suffering a decisive unanimous decision defeat to O’Malley was disheartening enough. To add insult to injury, criminals targeted his household while pursuing his dream represents a personal insult. Still, Vera refused to let the incident consume him with negativity. He’s determined to regain his status as one of the best bantamweights.

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The response showcased Vera’s anger at the perpetrator. Marlon Vera made it clear he wouldn’t tolerate such crimes against his family. Overcoming this latest setback will further strengthen his trademark mental fortitude.

Sean O’Malley responds to Marlon Vera’s post about his home being burglarized

Sean O’Malley reacted to the upsetting news about Marlon Vera. His recent opponent, Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera, had his home burglarized while fighting at UFC 299. Vera detailed what happened on social media. Experiencing criminals breaking into one’s home is an extremely violating experience.

Sean O'Malley condemns Marlon Vera's home being broken into
Sean O’Malley condemns Marlon Vera’s home being broken into (via Sports Illustrated)

For a professional athlete already dealing with the disappointment of losing a championship opportunity, it’s an added psychological burden. O’Malley responded with empathy shortly after Vera revealed the crime on social media. He avenged his only career loss at UFC 299. Despite their rivalry leading up to the high-stakes bout, O’Malley showed compassion. Check what O’Malley tweeted below:

O’Malley recognized the unacceptable nature of the crime regardless of circumstances. His blunt response conveyed he didn’t condone unlawful behavior impacting his fellow fighters. Both men had traded plenty of heated words before their clash. Now that the fighters have settled the score inside the octagon, cooler heads prevail. O’Malley let his disapproval of the crime known.

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