“Sugar” Sean O’Malley brings the hype train with him every time he fights as one of the brightest rising stars in the UFC with his electric striking and knack for exciting knockout finishes. O’Malley is a perfect 12-0, with a 4-0 mark in the UFC bantamweight division.

Marlon “Chito” Vera lost a controversial decision to Song Yadong in his last fight. That fight, however, was at featherweight. Vera is still a highly touted prospect at bantamweight, however, as he has won five straight fights in the bantamweight division. 

A contender in the bantamweight division is very likely to emerge from this fight. 

Round 1

Heavy low kick lands for O’Malley. Outside low kick lands heavy for Sugar. Front kicks and body kicks landing for O’Malley as well as he has the kicking game working in high gear. Vera with a nice high kick but appeared to be fully blocked by O’Malley. O’Malley has suffered a right leg injury as his movement is clearly compromised.

O’Malley falls to the ground and Vera quickly earns the TKO victory with a huge left elbow followed by two more elbows and a hammer fist that finishes the bout.

Official decision – TKO victory for Vera – Round 1 (4:40)