Video: Sean O’Malley, Chito Vera have first faceoff ahead of UFC 299 Sean O'Malley returning to Octagon vs. Marlon Vera in March UFC's upcoming events promise significant matchups. Sean O'Malley, a prominent UFC talent, is set to defend his bantamweight title against Marlon "Chito" Vera in the UFC's March pay-per-view event, as revealed by CEO Dana White. Specific details regarding the date and location are yet to be disclosed. #seanomalley #UFC #MMA Additionally, the February pay-per-view card features Alexander Volkanovski defending his UFC featherweight title against Ilia Topuria. While the details for this event are also pending, ESPN ranks Volkanovski at No. 3 on its MMA pound-for-pound list, with O'Malley placed at No. 7 in August. O'Malley, unbeaten in six consecutive fights, previously faced his only career loss against Vera in 2020. Vera, who holds a record of 21-8-1, recently secured a unanimous decision victory over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292. He's known for his impressive