The highly anticipated bantamweight title rematch between Sean O’Malley and Marlon “Chito” Vera headlines UFC 299 in Miami, with a stacked fight card that includes top talents and exciting matchups.
UFC 299 is set to captivate fight fans with a highly anticipated bantamweight title rematch between Sean O’Malley and Marlon “Chito” Vera at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. O’Malley, the reigning champion, is seeking redemption against Vera, the only fighter to have previously defeated him in their 2020 encounter. Additionally, the co-main event features a compelling lightweight bout between former interim champion Dustin Poirier and French contender Benoit Saint-Denis, promising an intense five-rounds of combat.
Making his UFC debut, British fighter Michael “Venom” Page will face off against Kevin Holland in the welterweight division, adding to the excitement of an already stacked fight card that includes top talents such as Petr Yan, Song Yadong, Gilbert Burns, and Jack Della Maddalena.
The event is scheduled to start with early prelims at 11 pm GMT, followed by regular prelims and the main card at 1 am and 3 am GMT, respectively, on Sunday. UK fans can watch the live broadcast on TNT Sports and Discovery+, while American audiences can tune in on ESPN+ or access the UFC’s Fight Pass.
O’Malley enters the rematch as the favourite with odds of 2/5 against Vera, with an impressive 5-0 record since their last fight, aiming to retain his bantamweight title. Meanwhile, betting odds are also in favour of Benoit Saint-Denis in his bout against Poirier, and a nearly even match is expected between Holland and Page.
UFC 299 promises an action-packed night, showcasing a series of high-stakes matchups that are sure to keep MMA enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.
