“The community back me up” – Marlon Vera thanks Elon Musk’s Twitter feature for having his back against Sean O’Malley’s ‘made-up’ stat

Marlon Vera reacts to Community Notes correcting Sean O'Malley's undefeated claim.

“The community back me up” – Marlon Vera thanks Elon Musk’s Twitter feature for having his back against Sean O’Malley’s ‘made-up’ stat

Marlon Vera reacts to Community Notes correcting Sean O'Malley ( Image via Imago )

In the world of MMA, rivalries often extend beyond the cage, finding a new battleground on social media platforms like Twitter. Recently, the reigning bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley, took to Twitter to make a bold assertion, but it didn’t go unnoticed by Marlon Vera.

O’Malley’s tweet proudly stated, “UFC champ 18-0. 28 years old. Life’s c*azy.” However, the Twitter community didn’t let this statement slide. Twitter’s community notes feature swiftly fact-checked O’Malley’s post, revealing a significant detail—the first-round TKO ‘Sugar’ suffered at the hands of Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera at UFC 252 in August 2020.

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For Vera, this was a golden opportunity to engage in some light-hearted banter at the expense of the bantamweight champion. On Twitter, ‘Chito’ playfully quipped, “The community back me up. All day.”

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But this exchange didn’t happen in isolation; it’s merely the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between O’Malley and Vera. The rivalry escalated when O’Malley, fresh from his victory over Aljamain Sterling and capturing the 135-pound title at UFC 292, called out Vera for a rematch. Eager for redemption, Vera quickly accepted the challenge. Although an official rematch hasn’t been confirmed, fans are eagerly anticipating a showdown between these fierce rivals, likely to take place later this year.

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Marlon Vera speaks on Aljamain Sterling accepting the UFC 292 fight against Sean O’Malley

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Sean O’Malley defeated Aljamain Sterling to become the new Bantamweight Champion ( Image source: Twitter )

In a recent interview on ‘Food Truck Diaries’ with Brendan Schaub, Marlon Vera didn’t mince words when discussing Sterling’s recent loss. According to Vera, Sterling wasn’t mentally prepared for the high-pressure environment of a championship fight. He believed that Aljamain Sterling made a hasty decision by accepting the fight.

Vera’s advice to Sterling was crystal clear—don’t rush into fights for a quick payday; think about your legacy. The Ecuadorian fighter emphasized that it’s not just about money; it’s about securing your place in MMA history.

As the verbal exchanges continue and anticipation builds, fans can’t help but wonder when the highly anticipated rematch between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera will materialize. Until then, Twitter will remain a stage where fighters like Vera keep their rivalries fiery and their fans engaged.

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