It appears that Sean O’Malley’s next step is to go after his longtime rival for a third time.
The O’Malley vs. Vera rivalry has been a gripping and exciting saga for the MMA fans. Their journey began at UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3, where they clashed in the co-main event. O’Malley, a highly touted prospect, faced Vera, a seasoned bantamweight with a 9-5 record. The fight took an unexpected turn when Vera’s leg kicks caused O’Malley to struggle with drop foot. In a stunning upset, Vera secured a first-round stoppage, declaring, “Welcome to the Chito Show.”
Since that fateful encounter, both fighters have carved their paths. O’Malley claimed the UFC title by defeating Aljamain Sterling, while Vera continued his ascent. The pair crossed paths again at UFC 299, with O’Malley defending his 135-pound belt this time. The highly anticipated rematch went the distance, with “Sugar” securing victory via unanimous decision.
Amidst the speculations of who he should face next, O’Malley dropped a bombshell after calling out “Chito” on X (formerly Twitter) for a trilogy fight.
“Trilogy next shit was way to close,” wrote O’Malley.
Trilogy next shit was way to close.
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) March 18, 2024
Fans react to Sean O’Malley calling for Marlon Vera trilogy
O’Malley’s post soon went viral over social media as fight fans stormed the comments, with some coming out with hilarious takes on the situation.
“This is how you know Sean is high as fuck right now. Smoking that good good,” wrote one fan.
This is how you know Sean is high as fuck right now.
Smoking that good good
— LxckTV (@LxckTV) March 18, 2024
Another added, “Suga wants that KO so bad”
Suga wants that KO so bad 😂😂😭
— $toned (@LowkeyStoned_) March 18, 2024
“If you fought Chito 100 times, Chito wins maybe 1 time because at some point you’d have to give him a win just out of sympathy,” commented a fan.
If you fought Chito 100 times, Chito wins maybe 1 time because at some point you’d have to give him a win just out of sympathy.
— 𝔐𝔶𝔰𝔱𝔦𝔠 𝔅𝔯𝔬𝔫x (@MysticBronx) March 18, 2024
Another joked, “Chito already died for our sins in the last fight. Let him rest in peace”
Chito already died for our sins in the last fight. Let him rest in peace 🤣 pic.twitter.com/5IDvNmgzR1
— Clim Fandango (@Clim_Fandango) March 18, 2024
“The CTE is bad right now him and Jason Parillo might think you’re being serious,” wrote another.
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