Marlon Vera has responded to a possible UFC matchup against Sean O’Malley.<\/p>\n
O’Malley and Vera were initially expected to fight at UFC 239 in 2019. However, “Sugar” was forced to withdraw from the card after traces of Ostarine were found in his system. “Chito” then called out the 25-year old for the last-minute change of plans.<\/p>\n
O’Malley revealed that he is willing to settle their rivalry in the Octagon once and for all.<\/p>\n
\u201cMarlon Vera is a fight I\u2019d definitely be interested in doing after it was supposed to happen last year. <\/span>I don\u2019t know what will be next though, that\u2019s up to Sean Shelby,\u201d O\u2019Malley said to BJPENN.com earlier this month.<\/a>\u00a0\u201cHe will come to me with a name and we will figure it out.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The UFC standout remained out of action for two years due to his Ostarine debacle which occurred through a tainted supplement.\u00a0 Now the fighter is working alongside Dana White to make up for lost time.<\/p>\n \u201cI talked to Dana on Monday and he said I want you fighting, I want you to be active,\u201d he explained. \u201cI just said I want to be active. Sean Shelby is doing a good job getting fighters going so I think something good will pop up soon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n For O’Malley, one of his biggest career achievements came earlier this month at UFC 250. He achieved a show-stopping first-round knockout against Eddie Wineland. As a result, the bantamweight joined the division’s rankings at No. 15, knocking his rival, Vera, off the board. O’Malley already has his sights set on the 135-pound championship belt.<\/p>\n \u201cIf there is a number that would be cool. But, I\u2019m gonna be champ soon anyway,\u201d he said. \u201cIt depends who the UFC makes me fight next so there are way too many variables of when I\u2019ll get the title shot.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Ver says he is ready to stop “Sugar” on his quest for the bantamweight belt.<\/p>\n Send me the papers and I promise you I\u2019 make this guy quick and beg me to stop. https:\/\/t.co\/qMdgKQpfyJ<\/a><\/p>\n — Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) June 24, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n