Marlon Vera believes he made Sean O’Malley “quit” at UFC 252

Marlon Vera is on top of the world after taking out the undefeated rising star Sean O’Malley. Vera had no doubt in his mind he would be the first person to beat O’Malley

The fight ended in the first round TKO after O’Malley appeared to have injured his ankle. Many have called an early stoppage but Vera doesn’t agree with that narrative.

“Now that the fight is over, he didn’t hurt his ankle. The x-rays came back clean. What I did to him, is basically when someone punches you in the jaw you go out. His legs went out. I don’t give a f**k what people think or say. There will always be haters.”

Vera made it clear he was the reason that made O’Malley quit.

“He went out. But, man if they don’t stop it I would’ve beat him worse in the second. Everyone has an opinion. It was a solid win and I am happy, I wouldn’t change anything,” added Vera. “I am going to be honest, he quit. But, at the end of the day, I know my kicks are powerful and it f****d up his leg. His nerve went away when I kicked him.”

Despite the win, many are calling for an immediate rematch once O’Malley is healthy to return. But Vera doesn’t believe O’Malley deserves a rematch

“F**k no, f**k him. He has to go fight and prove himself,” Vera said. “Let’s be real he was fighting low-level competition.”

Vera is already planning his next move and has his eyes set on top 10 contender Jimmie Rivera.

“I want Jimmie Rivera next and that is what will happen next. There is nowhere he can run now or any excuses he can make,” he said. “Right now, he has his back against his wall and can’t be picking his opponents. We have been scheduled to fight a couple of times, that is the fight to make.

“I would finish him. I will put the pace and pressure on him and I believe I finish him,” Veera concluded.

Who do you want to see Marlon Vera fight next? Jimmie Rivera or Sean O’ Malley?