WATCH: “Dude always want to be Conor” – Sean O’Malley trash-talking Marlon Vera at UFC 299 Fighter Hotel draws mixed response from fans

In a charged moment at the UFC 299 Fighter Hotel, Sean O'Malley confronts Marlon Vera with a knockout prediction.

WATCH: “Dude always want to be Conor” – Sean O’Malley trash-talking Marlon Vera at UFC 299 Fighter Hotel draws mixed response from fans

Sean O'Malley trash talks Marlon Vera (Image via: IMAGO)

Sean O’Malley‘s sole loss in his professional MMA career came against Marlon “Chito” Vera. Despite the loss, O’Malley considered him to be undefeated. Therefore, it was not a surprise to see him call out Vera after he won the title at UFC 292. Vera fought in the PPV undercard and defeated Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision.

O’Malley’s callout of Vera drew mixed responses from fans and fighters as they felt Vera did not deserve a title shot. Nonetheless, O’Malley’s superstar status enabled him to get into the fight with Vera. O’Malley had faced off with Vera multiple times for promotion and recently saw him at the UFC 299 Fighter Hotel. As Vera walked by O’Malley, this is what O’Malley said to him.

Ready to get knocked out, huh?
Sean O’Malley to Marlon Vera
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O’Malley had always made similar comments whenever he got the opportunity. He had spoken about it during his appearance on Ariel Helwani‘s MMA Hour when Vera Facetimed Helwani. Even though the duo have engaged in trash talks, they have not had a physical altercation. Moreover, Vera even stated that he had no personal animosity towards O’Malley.

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Nonetheless, Vera had used O’Malley’s relationship and lifestyle for trash talks at the UFC Seasonal Press Conference. Vera went on to troll O’Malley as he compared him to a popular adult content creator. Moreover, Sean Strickland, who was also at the event, joined Vera’s side to thrash O’Malley.

Fight fans react to Sean O’Malley’s trash talks at Marlon Vera at the Fighters Hotel

Sean O’Malley recently claimed that he was a better fighter than Conor McGregor when he was the best at 145lbs. Nonetheless, O’Malley had praised McGregor for what he did for UFC and MMA. O’Malley’s recent interaction with Vera at the Fighter Hotel did not go well with some fans. They saw it as an inferior version of McGregor’s pre-fight trash talks. However, others liked what O’Malley had done.

Chito Vera and Sean O'Malley
Chito Vera and Sean O’Malley( Image via Imago )

Nonetheless, see how fight fans reacted to the video of O’Malley’s trash talk against Vera.

UFC 299 will be O’Malley’s first fight as a defending UFC champion. As such, it is expected that he will make a lot of money for the fight. O’Malley confirmed it on his recent appearance on the Valuetainment podcast.

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