Miami’s Kaseya Center is the battleground for UFC 299 this weekend, headlined by a gripping bantamweight title rematch between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera, alongside a stellar fight card featuring Dustin Poirier and Michael ‘Venom’ Page.
This weekend, Miami, Florida, is set to host UFC 299 at the Kaseya Center, featuring a bantamweight title bout between reigning champion Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera on Saturday, 9 March 2024. This fight marks a significant rematch, as Vera is the only fighter to have previously defeated O’Malley, having secured a TKO victory by injuring O’Malley’s leg in 2020.
The event boasts a comprehensive and highly-anticipated fight card. Apart from the headline bout, notable matches include a lightweight clash between former interim champion Dustin Poirier and French competitor Benoit Saint-Denis, and a welterweight bout featuring Michael “Venom” Page, making his UFC debut against Kevin Holland. Other highlighted fights include Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong and Jack Della Maddalena vs. Gilbert Burns, as well as Curtis Blaydes taking on Jailton Almeida in a rescheduled encounter.
For UK fans, live coverage of UFC 299 will be available on TNT Sports 2 starting at 1 am GMT, with streaming options offered through the Discovery+ website or app for TNT Sports subscribers. The odds are presently favoring Sean O’Malley to retain his title against Marlon Vera, with Bet365 listing the odds at 4/11 for O’Malley and 9/2 for Vera.
UFC 299 promises to deliver an electrifying night of combat, showcasing a blend of established champions and promising newcomers across its lineup, making it a must-watch event for fight enthusiasts around the world.
