Sean O’Malley looks to earn some respect when he defends the UFC bantamweight title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299. The fight is part of a stacked card featuring Dustin Poirier, Gilbert Burns, Rafael dos Anjos and more.
The event is in Miami, the perfect setting for O’Malley’s loud and colorful personality. O’Malley impressed while on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2017. Since then, he has become a one-man highlight reel, landing massive knockout wins while showboating. A controversial win against Petr Yan brought him a world title opportunity and he beat Aljamain Sterling in August to win gold.
The 29-year-old has plenty of fans, but he also has detractors. “Suga” believes he should be getting his flowers at a time when he brings in numbers to the UFC. UFC 299 will be his crowning moment if all goes according to plan.
“I’ve been doing this s— for 13 years — it’s not overnight or by accident,” O’Malley told UFC.com. “It’s been consistent hard work over the years. I don’t know if people just can’t get past the face tattoos, or the hair or what it is — that I’m a tall, skinny guy. I don’t know what it is, but when it’s all said and done, and I’m done fighting, people will go back, look at my career, and realize I was special.”
WATCH: UFC 299: Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2, exclusively on ESPN+
O’Malley faces a rival in Vera, who beat him in 2020 via TKO. “Chito” used his kicks and took advantage of an O’Malley injury to take him down. Since then, he is 5-2 in the octagon. His first title shot in nine+ years in the octagon, the 31-year-old is looking to make the most of the opportunity in front of him.
How can you exactly watch the fight and event? Here’s all you need to know about the UFC 299.
UFC 299 live stream info, TV channel
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Saturday, March 9 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Saturday, March 9 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, March 10 | TNT Sports, TNT Sports Box Office |
| Australia | Sunday, March 10 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
UFC 299 PPV price, cost
In the U.S., the UFC 299 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 299 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $134.98 for the UFC 299 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
In the UK, the main card is on TNT Sports Box Office and will cost £19.99.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $134.98, then $109.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle |
$79.99, then $14.99/mo |
WATCH: UFC 299: Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2, exclusively on ESPN+.
When is UFC 299: Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2?
The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET, with the prelims at 8 p.m. ET. The main card is at 10 p.m. ET. O’Malley and Vera should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, March 9 | 6 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 9 | 3 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, March 10 | 11 p.m. GMT | 1 a.m. GMT | 3 a.m. GMT | 5:15 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, March 10 | 10 a.m. AEDT | 12 p.m. AEDT | 2 p.m. AEDT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
UFC 299 fight card
Main Card
- Sean O’Malley (c) vs. Marlon Vera 2 for the UFC bantamweight title
- Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint Denis; Lightweights
- Kevin Holland vs. Michael “Venom” Page; Welterweights
- Gilbert Burns vs. Jack Della Maddalena; Welterweights
- Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong; Bantamweights
Prelims
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida; Heavyweights
- Katlyn Chookagian vs. Maycee Barber; Flyweights
- Mateusz Gamrot vs. Rafael dos Anjos; Lightweights
- Pedro Munhoz vs. Kyler Phillips; Bantamweights
Early Prelims
- Ion Cuțelaba vs. Philipe Lins; Light Heavyweights
- Michel Pereira vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk; Middleweights
- Robelis Despaigne vs. Josh Parisian; Heavyweights
- C.J. Vergara vs. Assu Almabayev; Flyweights
- Joanne Wood vs. Maryna Moroz; Flyweights