Marlon Vera, the Ecuadorian mixed martial artist, is not holding back when it comes to his thoughts on Sean O’Malley. The two fighters are set to face off in the main event of UFC 299 in Miami, and tensions are running high. Their previous encounter at UFC 252 ended with Vera scoring a first-round knockout after O’Malley injured his leg, and now, as the rematch approaches, the animosity between them continues to grow.
During the UFC 299 Media Day, O’Malley revealed that he and Vera had been exchanging direct messages leading up to the fight. However, when it was Vera’s turn to speak to the reporters, he didn’t mince words. Describing O’Malley as a “weird guy,” Vera expressed his desire to stay away from O’Malley’s antics. He admitted to sending O’Malley a picture of himself but claimed he hadn’t bothered to read O’Malley’s response.
Vera acknowledged O’Malley’s penchant for getting into his opponents’ heads but remained unfazed. Confident in his abilities, he declared, “I’m going to f*** you up. I’m prepared for Saturday night.” Vera made it clear that he was ready for a fight and that his mind was in the right place. He didn’t shy away from using explicit language to convey his disdain for O’Malley.
While cameras did capture Vera’s response, he elaborated further for the reporters. In a no-holds-barred manner, Vera explained that he had asked O’Malley to “suck my d***.” He emphasized that he was not there to be friendly or respectful, stating, “I’m a fighter. So you f*** with me, I’m going to f****** f*** with you.”
Vera dismissed O’Malley’s attempts to get into his head, asserting that it wouldn’t work. Instead, he revealed his plan to get into O’Malley’s head with his fists. “I’m going to get in there and I’m going to drill a hole through his face,” Vera confidently declared. He also expressed his desire for his corner to focus on giving him advice to win the fight rather than engaging in trash talk about his opponent.
Looking ahead to his potential title reign, Vera made it clear that he would stay true to himself. He stated, “I will keep it real. I’ll do the same thing I’ve been doing through the years.” Vera expressed his willingness to defend the belt against whoever is ranked number one, without getting picky or considering a different weight class. He emphasized that he would continue to fight whoever the UFC puts in front of him, like a true champion.
As the highly anticipated rematch between Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley approaches, the tension between them is palpable. Vera’s no-nonsense attitude and determination to defeat O’Malley make this fight one to watch. Fans can expect an intense battle in the octagon, as Vera aims to prove once again that he is a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division.
