Fan Poll Has O’Malley Last Among Options For Sterling Defense

UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley doesn’t appear to have the backing of the fans when it comes to receiving the next shot at Aljamain Sterling’s title. Ahead of UFC 280, the championship plan at 135 pounds had appeared to be la…

UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley doesn’t appear to have the backing of the fans when it comes to receiving the next shot at Aljamain Sterling’s title. Ahead of UFC 280, the championship plan at 135 pounds had appeared to be laid out, with Dana White seemingly approving a suggestion that the winner of O’Malley and…

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Marlon Vera challenges Aljamain Sterling to UFC title showdown, vows to stop him: ‘I’m finishing you’

Marlon VeraSurging bantamweight champion, Marlon Vera has sights on challenging for undisputed division gold next – vowing to finish Aljamain Sterling on a date which suits the defending divsiion kingpin. Vera, the current #4 ranked bantamweight contender, is currently riding an impressive four-fight winning streak, most recently taking out former two-time bantamweight best, Dominick Cruz with […]

Marlon Vera

Surging bantamweight champion, Marlon Vera has sights on challenging for undisputed division gold next – vowing to finish Aljamain Sterling on a date which suits the defending divsiion kingpin.

Vera, the current #4 ranked bantamweight contender, is currently riding an impressive four-fight winning streak, most recently taking out former two-time bantamweight best, Dominick Cruz with a stunning fourth round high kick KO in a UFC Fight Night San Diego main event back in August.

For Sterling, the Uniondale technician managed to scoop his second successful title defense earlier this month, dispatching another former two-time division titleholder in the form of T.J. Dillashaw – defeating the Angels Camp veteran with a slew of second round ground strikes.

Welcoming all comers post-event in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Sterling issued an open challenge to the likes of former champions, Henry Cejudo, and Petr Yan – as well as offering to fight the trio of Cory Sandhagen, Sean O’Malley, and Ecuadorian finisher, Vera.

Marlon Vera shares a tense back-and-forth exchange with Aljamain Sterling

Floating a potential title tangle with Sterling, Vera took to his Twitter on Wednesday night – offering to accommodate the former and book a title fight on his timeline. 

“Ok what date works for you @funkmasterMMA (Aljamain Sterling)?” Marlon Vera tweeted.

Drawing a response from Sterling, the New York titleholder fielded a potential June landing pad for a possible title matchup.

“I said June, but I’m sure I’ll have the itch to compete again sooner than that,” Aljamain Sterling tweeted. “I really don’t care against who. If Dana (White) says, you, then it’s done. #IDidn’tForgetYouChito”

“I’m not tripping, let’s do it!” Marlon Vera tweeted. “Trust me I will make you remember.” 

“This is why I do this sport!” Aljamain Sterling tweeted. “After I smash you, maybe we will have cervezas.”

“I’m finishing you,” Marlon Vera tweeted.

Prior to his finish of former champion, Cruz, Jason Parillo trainee, Vera managed to defeat Rob Font, scored a stunning third round front kick KO win over former lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar at Madison Square Garden, and avenged a prior career loss to Davey Grant.

Sterling, Vera Go At It On Twitter Over Possible Fight

UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling has added another name into the mix for his next title fight. Sterling defeated former champion TJ Dillashaw in the UFC 280 co-main event just weeks ago. He earned a second-round TKO finish in his second care…

UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling has added another name into the mix for his next title fight. Sterling defeated former champion TJ Dillashaw in the UFC 280 co-main event just weeks ago. He earned a second-round TKO finish in his second career title defense. Sterling has hinted at taking some time off after his latest…

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Vera Vows To Give Sterling A Mouthful Of Chitos After Callout

Dana White may have suggested Henry Cejudo as the next challenger for the bantamweight title, but Aljamain Sterling has different ideas. Sterling scored his second title defense against TJ Dillashaw in the UFC 280 co-main event, but not without yet ano…

Dana White may have suggested Henry Cejudo as the next challenger for the bantamweight title, but Aljamain Sterling has different ideas. Sterling scored his second title defense against TJ Dillashaw in the UFC 280 co-main event, but not without yet another bit of controversy. While he was able to secure a relatively easy second-round TKO…

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Vera Thankful For ‘Free Publicity’ From O’Malley’s Unbeaten Claim

UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera has no problem with former opponent Sean O’Malley publicly dismissing the sole loss on his record. At UFC 252 in 2020, Vera stalled the rise of the highly touted O’Malley via first-round TKO. The finis…

UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera has no problem with former opponent Sean O’Malley publicly dismissing the sole loss on his record. At UFC 252 in 2020, Vera stalled the rise of the highly touted O’Malley via first-round TKO. The finish came after a leg kick appeared to induce a case of drop foot for “Sugar,”…

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Vera Warns Yan Not To Underestimate O’Malley

Marlon “Chito” Vera has warned Petr Yan against underestimating former foe Sean O’Malley in their upcoming fight. Vera came out on top in their meeting debilitating O’Malley’s leg, which comprised the rainbow-haired fighte…

Marlon “Chito” Vera has warned Petr Yan against underestimating former foe Sean O’Malley in their upcoming fight. Vera came out on top in their meeting debilitating O’Malley’s leg, which comprised the rainbow-haired fighter. Chito then followed up with a barrage of ground and pound, resulting in a TKO stoppage victory. Since the bout, the Ecuadorian…

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