Sean O'Malley vs Marlon Vera
Sean O'Malley vs Marlon Vera: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera?
O'Malley and Vera have a notable rivalry, highlighted by their first fight at UFC 252, where O'Malley suffered his first loss. Their rematch at UFC 299 saw O'Malley successfully defend his title.
Sean O'Malley
Key numbers
- MMA record22 fights (18 wins, 3 losses, 1 no contest)
- Wins by knockout12
- Wins by submission1
- Wins by decision5
- Professional boxing record1 fight (1 win)
Top honours
- UFC Bantamweight ChampionshipOne-time champion with one successful title defense
- Fight of the NightThree times
- Performance of the NightSix times
- Most significant strikes landed in a UFC Bantamweight title fight230 vs Marlon Vera 2
- Fourth highest striking differential in a UFC title fight141 vs Marlon Vera 2
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Marlon Vera
Key numbers
- MMA record21 fights (20 wins, 7 losses)
- Wins by knockout10
- Wins by submission4
- Wins by decision6
Top honours
- Former UFC Bantamweight ChampionHeld the title prior to O'Malley
- Fight of the NightMultiple times