“Clean sweep master class” – Sean O’Malley shows Chito Vera levels at UFC 299 leaving fans in awe of championship performance

 Sean O'Malley demonstrated a masterpiece of striking and movement against Marlon Vera at UFC 299.


“Clean sweep master class” – Sean O’Malley shows Chito Vera levels at UFC 299 leaving fans in awe of championship performance

Sean O'Malley demonstrates his masterful striking and movement at UFC 299 against Marlon Vera (via Imago)

The UFC 299 card culminated with an exciting headliner. The back-and-forth between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera was one of the most electric fights of the card.  O’Malley solidified his status as UFC bantamweight king with a stellar performance. ‘Suga’ put on a masterclass against Marlon “Chito” Vera. O’Malley dominated his bitter rival over five rounds to retain his title. This rematch saw O’Malley avenge his only loss.

O’Malley established his superiority with precise, accurate striking in the opening round. His speed and movement confused Vera throughout the contest. The challenger struggled to find answers for O’Malley’s diverse offensive arsenal. Sean O’Malley busted up Vera’s face with a consistent stream of powerful punches. In the second round, he snapped Vera’s head back with a picture-perfect knee.

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Vera continued to take damage and did not dish out much till the third round. The Ecuadorian fighter started to fight wildly from the fourth round. However, O’Malley quickly re-established control and continued battering the bloodied challenger. Marlon Vera traded some shots in the fifth round with O’Malley but did not make much dent in the scorecards overall. He did land a perfect body shot at the end of the fifth round. But it was the last second and did not impact the fight.

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O’Malley earned a convincing unanimous decision when the scorecards were finally read. All three judges gave the defending champ the nod with lopsided scores. O’Malley imposed his style, dominated the action, and dispatched his rival conclusively.

Fight fans reacted to Sean O’Malley’s exceptional performance against Marlon Vera

Sean O’Malley’s impressive title defense at UFC 299 had fans in a frenzy. ‘Suga’ delivered a masterclass against his bitter rival Marlon “Chito” Vera. O’Malley justified the hype with a surgical performance. He gradually dismantled the tenacious Vera with his attacks.

Fight fans reacted to Sean O'Malley's win
Fight fans reacted to Sean O’Malley’s win (via MMA Fighting)

O’Malley’s overwhelming performance against his bitter foe generated strong reactions from fight fans. His superb striking and smooth movement were well-praised by fight fans. Here are some of the reactions of fight fans:

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The scorecards showed an evident skill gap. The judges saw the fight 50-45, 50-45, and 50-44. His dominance caused people to hail him as the next superstar. His skilled handling of Vera marked a turning point moment in his professional career. The reactions showed O’Malley’s growing popularity in the MMA community.

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