Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Miami for UFC 299. See some of the best moments
By Matias J. Ocner
Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Miami Saturday, the mixed martial arts promotion’s first South Florida show since the sold-out UFC 287 in April 2023.
UFC 299, headlined by Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera in a highly anticipated rematch for the bantamweight title, emanated from the Kaseya Center and featured an appearance by former President Donald Trump.
Check out some of the best photos from the event:
Sean O’Malley of the United States is declared the winner of his fight against Marlon Vera of Ecuador during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Sean O’Malley of the United States fights against Marlon Vera of Ecuador during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Sean O’Malley of the United States fights against Marlon Vera of Ecuador during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Sean O’Malley of the United States fights against Marlon Vera of Ecuador during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Sean O’Malley of the United States fights against Marlon Vera of Ecuador during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Former President Donald Trump, his daughter, Ivanka Trump and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, attend the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Dustin Poirier of the United States fights against Benoit Saint Denis of France during their lightweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Dustin Poirier of the United States fights against Benoit Saint Denis of France during their lightweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Dustin Poirier of the United States fights against Benoit Saint Denis of France during their lightweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Kevin Holland of the United States fights against Michael Page of England during their welterweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow attends the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Kevin Holland of the United States fights against Michael Page of England during their welterweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Gilbert Burns of Brazil fights against Jack Della Maddalena of Australia during their welterweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Gilbert Burns of Brazil fights against Jack Della Maddalena of Australia during their welterweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Gilbert Burns of Brazil fights against Jack Della Maddalena of Australia during their welterweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Peter Yan of Russia fights against Song Yadong of Chian during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Peter Yan of Russia fights against Song Yadong of Chian during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Peter Yan of Russia fights against Song Yadong of Chian during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Former President Donald Trump interacts with UFC President Dana White at the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Curtis Blaydes of the United States celebrates after defeating Jailton Almeida of Brazil during their heavyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Curtis Blaydes of the United States fights against Jailton Almeida of Brazil during their heavyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Katlyn Cerminara of the United States fights against Maycee Barber of the United States during their women’s flyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Katlyn Cerminara of the United States fights against Maycee Barber of the United States during their women’s flyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Mateusz Gamrot of Poland fights against Rafael Dos Anjos of Brazil during their lightweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Mateusz Gamrot of Poland fights against Rafael Dos Anjos of Brazil during their lightweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Steve-O watches the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Philipe Lins of Brazil celebrates after defeating Ion Cutelaba from Moldova fights during their light heavyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Pedro Munhoz of Brazil fights against Kyler Phillips of the United States during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Pedro Munhoz of Brazil looks on as he fights against Kyler Phillips of the United States during their bantamweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Ion Cutelaba from Moldova fights against Philipe Lins of Brazil during their light heavyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Ion Cutelaba from Moldova fights against Philipe Lins of Brazil during their light heavyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
YouTubers Mr. Beast and Logan Paul attend the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Robelis Despaigne from Cuba reacts after defeating Josh Parisian of the United States during their heavyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Robelis Despaigne from Cuba reacts after defeating Josh Parisian of the United States during their heavyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
CJ Vergara from the United States and Asu Almabayev from Kazakhstan fight during their flyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
CJ Vergara from the United States and Asu Almabayev from Kazakhstan fight during their flyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Joanne Wood of Scottland fights against Maryna Moroz of Ukraine during their Women’s Flyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Joanne Wood of Scottland fights against Maryna Moroz of Ukraine during their Women’s Flyweight title match during the UFC 299 event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published March 9, 2024 at 7:55 PM.
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