In the wake of the shattering encounters that unfolded at UFC 299, the spotlight naturally shifts to the athletes who elevated the card’s success. The main event witnessed reigning bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley exuding regal power and securing his dominion against battle-tested rival Marlon Vera. Meanwhile, the co-main event served as irrefutable proof that “The Diamond” remains as lustrous as ever, with Dustin Poirier scoring an emphatic second-round knockout victory over Benoit St. Denis.
Even in the glow of victory’s majesty, an undertone of unfortunate fate lingers for those who fell short of triumph.