UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Ecuador
R2, 2:32
Fight of the Night
England
R3, 5:00
R3, 3:43
Performance of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
China
Prelims • Final
R2, 0:36
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Moldova
R1, 1:01
Performance of the Night
R1, 0:18
Performance of the Night
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
Scotland
R3, 5:00
Ukraine
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Dustin Poirier
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Benoît Saint Denis
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Sean O’Malley
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Jack Della Maddalena
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Curtis Blaydes
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Michel Pereira
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Robelis Despaigne
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier and Benoît Saint Denis each earned $50,000 for their dramatic, breathless two-round lightweight co-main event war.
Performance of the Night: Five fighters each received $50,000 awards: Sean O’Malley (masterclass 5-round title defense), Jack Della Maddalena (3rd-round comeback KO of Gilbert Burns), Curtis Blaydes (comeback hammerfist KO of Jailton Almeida), Michel Pereira (61-second technical submission), and Robelis Despaigne (lightning 18-second debut KO).
Reported Payouts & Fighter Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $1,200,000 | — | $50,000 | $1,250,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $1,000,000 | — | $50,000 | $1,050,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | $200,000 | — | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $125,000 | — | — | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | — | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $120,000 | — | — | $120,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $49,000* | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $21,000* | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 |
*Purses and compensation figures represent official athletic commission estimates and contractual benchmarks. Under Florida State Athletic Commission rules, CJ Vergara weighed in at 127 lbs (1 lb over the flyweight limit) and was fined 30% of his purse ($9,000), which was forfeited directly to Asu Almabayev. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) and do not account for discretionary locker-room bonuses or pay-per-view distribution points.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 299
UFC 299 generated $14,142,904 in gate receipts from 19,165 attendees, becoming the fourth-highest grossing live gate in promotional history and the highest gate ever for a non-Madison Square Garden, non-Conor McGregor event.
The event shattered the all-time arena gate record for the Kaseya Center in Miami, surpassing the previous record of $11.9 million set at UFC 287 (Pereira vs. Adesanya 2).
Sean O’Malley landed 230 significant strikes against Marlon Vera, registering the second-most significant strikes ever landed in a UFC bantamweight championship fight.
O’Malley outlanded Vera 230 to 89 in significant strikes (+141 differential), setting the largest significant strike differential in a 5-round bantamweight title fight in UFC history.
Dustin Poirier earned his 8th career Fight of the Night bonus, tying Edson Barboza and Nate Diaz for the most Fight of the Night honors in UFC history, while extending his total promotional bonuses to 15.
Olympic taekwondo bronze medalist Robelis Despaigne knocked out Josh Parisian in just 18 seconds, the second-fastest knockout by a debuting heavyweight in modern UFC history.
Jack Della Maddalena improved to 7-0 in the UFC by stopping Gilbert Burns, becoming the fastest welterweight in modern promotional history to achieve seven consecutive wins from promotional debut.
Jailton Almeida landed 9 takedowns in the opening frame against Curtis Blaydes, establishing a new single-round heavyweight takedown record in UFC history.
Curtis Blaydes became the first fighter in UFC heavyweight history to absorb 9 takedowns in a single round and rally to knock out his opponent in the subsequent frame.
Dana White awarded five Performance of the Night bonuses (O’Malley, Della Maddalena, Blaydes, Pereira, Despaigne) alongside Fight of the Night, totaling $350,000 in official performance bonus awards.
Michel Pereira earned his 7th consecutive UFC victory by putting Michal Oleksiejczuk to sleep in just 1:01 of Round 1, recording his fastest submission stoppage inside the Octagon.
TUF 20 veteran Joanne Wood ended her storied 10-year UFC career with a split-decision victory over Maryna Moroz, retiring on a high note inside the Octagon.
When and where did UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 take place?
UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 took place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Who won the main event between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera?
Sean O’Malley retained his UFC Bantamweight Championship by defeating Marlon “Chito” Vera via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–44) in a dominant five-round title rematch, avenging his lone career defeat.
How did Dustin Poirier defeat Benoît Saint Denis in the co-main event?
Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier rallied through a grueling opening round to knock out rising French contender Benoît Saint Denis with a clean right hook at 2:32 of Round 2 in their Fight of the Night co-main event.
Did Michael “Venom” Page win his UFC debut at UFC 299?
Yes. Former Bellator title challenger Michael “Venom” Page made a successful promotional debut, out-striking and confounding Kevin Holland over three rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Jack Della Maddalena defeat Gilbert Burns?
After being controlled on the mat for over nine minutes, Australian contender Jack Della Maddalena scrambled to his feet late in the final round, connecting with a brutal knee and follow-up ground strikes to stop Gilbert Burns via TKO at 3:43 of Round 3.
Who earned the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 299?
Dustin Poirier vs. Benoît Saint Denis earned Fight of the Night ($50,000 each). Five fighters earned Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Sean O’Malley, Jack Della Maddalena, Curtis Blaydes, Michel Pereira, and Robelis Despaigne.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 299?
UFC 299 drew a sold-out crowd of 19,165 attendees generating a live gate of $14,142,904, establishing an all-time arena record for the Kaseya Center and the fourth-largest gate in UFC history.
How did Curtis Blaydes stop Jailton Almeida’s undefeated UFC run?
Despite being taken down nine times in Round 1, Curtis Blaydes defended a takedown shot early in Round 2 and unleashed a devastating barrage of hammerfists to stop Jailton Almeida via TKO at 0:36 of Round 2.
How fast did Robelis Despaigne win his UFC debut?
Cuban Olympic taekwondo bronze medalist Robelis Despaigne needed just 18 seconds to drop and stop Josh Parisian with a counter right punch, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in his promotional debut.
Who called the fights for UFC 299?
The broadcast was anchored by the premier pay-per-view commentary trio of Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Did Joanne Wood retire at UFC 299?
Yes. Scotland’s Joanne Wood announced her retirement from professional mixed martial arts immediately following her split-decision victory over Maryna Moroz in the card’s opening bout.
Which former champion was announced for the UFC Hall of Fame during the broadcast?
During the live broadcast, former undisputed UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk was officially announced as the newest inductee into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
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