Sean O’Malley’s 2nd title defense as the UFC bantamweight champ will be one to bear in mind.
The “Sugar Show” takes spotlight versus rising leading competitor Merab Dvalishvili as the included tourist attraction atop the “one-time ever” Las Vegas Sphere occasion for Noche UFC on Sept. 14. The Mexican Independence Day special is anticipated to be unlike anything ever seen before as an MMA occasion and the slow-burning competition getting the centerpiece slot is simply what O’Malley expected.
After winning a record 10 in a row at bantamweight, Dvalishvili (17-4) lastly gets his fracture at UFC gold. For him, according to O’Malley (18-1, 1 NC), the champ isn’t going to play great and anticipates a result that rapidly leads to a marketing departure for “The Machine.”
“There’s little beefs all over the location,” O’Malley stated on Think You Me“At the end of the day, he’s simply another challenger. It’s gon na be another knockout, highlight-reel for the ‘Sugar Show.’ I feel bad for him due to the fact that he’s been this near the belt for a very long time, and he’s simply not rather gon na arrive, and it’s since of me. There’s a little bit of regret there.
“Maybe I’ll go up to ’45, and I believe he might get the department, however to be sincere, I believe I’m gon na make him look silly. I’m gon na make him look amateur, and I do not understand just how much longer he will remain in the UFC.”
O’Malley made his very first defense in a rematch versus Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 299 in May. The consentaneous choice win was a one-sided masterclass of redemption for O’Malley, winning all 5 rounds on the judges’ scorecards.
Dvalishvili has actually majorly placed on a dominant effort throughout his winning streak also, simply with his strong fumbling video game instead of putting challengers away. He’s teased striking more than battling with the champ, however nobody, O’Malley consisted of, purchases what he’s offering. No matter the path taken by the opposition, “Sugar” sees it ending improperly in this match.
“It’s sort of a lose-lose for him,” O’Malley stated. “Him attempting to battle is what’s gon na get him knocked out, however likewise him attempting to strike with me is not truly gon na go his method either. It’s kind of a sh * t position for Merab to be in having to combat me for the title.
“If I appear Sept. 14 at The Sphere like I did versus ‘Aljo’ (Aljamain Sterling), like I did versus ‘Chito,’ I beat Merab. I’m great at appearing when the minute matters one of the most.”
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