In a highly anticipated prelude to UFC 299, the newly-crowned UFC bantamweight champion, Sean O'Malley, and the tenacious contender, Marlon Vera, engaged in their inaugural staredown in the vibrant backdrop of New York City.

This electrifying showdown between O'Malley and Vera is set to be the pinnacle of the UFC 299 pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for March. The announcement was made by none other than UFC CEO Dana White, who took to social media to unveil the compelling 135-pound title fight that promises to be a spectacle for fight fans worldwide. Video, courtesy of TheMacLife