Sean O"Malley has reached his breaking point with Chito Vera"s excuses after their showdown at UFC 299. The UFC Bantamweight Champion left no doubt about his superiority in a dominating performance against Vera in Miami, with judges scoring the fight unanimously in O"Malley"s favor across all five rounds. Throughout the bout, O"Malley showcased his striking prowess, outclassing Vera in every exchange.
While the fight remained standing, Vera reiterated his claims of foul play during an appearance on ‘The MMA Hour," alleging O"Malley"s slippery tactics. Responding to Vera"s accusations, O"Malley didn"t mince words, expressing his frustration with Vera"s excuses and labeling him with strong abusive language on his YouTube channel.
Sean O’Malley GOES OFF on Chito Vera, and says he knows stuff about him that would "ruin his life" 😬
"Everyone seems to love [Chito], that mother f***er is a fake a** b***h. Chito sucks.
I know sh** that people don’t know that would change their minds on him. But I’m not… pic.twitter.com/b4uFfjLJEF
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 19, 2024
Despite having more to say on the matter, O"Malley opted to take the high road, choosing not to escalate the situation further. Looking ahead, O"Malley is already eyeing his next challenge, with #1 contender Merab Dvalishvili likely to be his next opponent. However, O"Malley surprised many by expressing interest in facing featherweight champ Ilia Topuria in his post-fight interview, deflecting accusations of avoiding Dvalishvili.
Amidst the chatter, O"Malley remains confident in his abilities and envisions a decisive victory over Dvalishvili, akin to his triumph over former champ Aljamain Sterling. Despite the noise, O"Malley is focused on his next challenge and eagerly anticipates the opportunity to prove himself once again inside the Octagon.