Saturday’s UFC 306 card will mark the promotion’s debut in the Las Vegas Sphere, and it’s expected to be one of the expensive and entertaining shows in its…
Saturday’s UFC 306 card will mark the promotion’s debut in the Las Vegas Sphere, and it’s expected to be one of the expensive and entertaining shows in its…
At this point, it’s common knowledge in MMA circles that Henry Cejudo and Sean O’Malley aren’t good friends. Both fighters have discredited each other’s fighting styles and skills frequently; from the looks of it, things haven&#…
At this point, it’s common knowledge in MMA circles that Henry Cejudo and Sean O’Malley aren’t good friends. Both fighters have discredited each other’s fighting styles and skills frequently; from the looks of it, things haven’t improved yet. In the latest Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru & Henry podcast episode, O’Malley trolled the hosts by […]
Sean O’Malley thinks Merab Dvalishvili and his fans are in for a rude awakening at UFC 306.
After securing a dominant decision victory over Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera in March, ‘Sugar’ is set to defend his bantamweight belt …
Sean O’Malley thinks Merab Dvalishvili and his fans are in for a rude awakening at UFC 306.
After securing a dominant decision victory over Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera in March, ‘Sugar’ is set to defend his bantamweight belt on September 14 against the man many believe will be his toughest test to date. Dvalishvili has been running through the division for years, securing 10 straight victories, including noteworthy wins over Jose Aldo, Petr Yan, and Henry Cejudo.
With his first shot at UFC gold right around the corner, ‘The Machine’ is brimming with a confidence that O’Malley believes is nothing short of misguided.
“(This) fight is not going to go the way he thinks it’s going to go,” O’Malley said during a recent interview with the promotion. “This fight is going to end brutal. The way he blitzes in, the ways he’s sloppy. He is slow. It is not going to end well for him. I do not understand where the confidence comes from. I know he’s beat a bunch of guys, but he’s never fought anyone like me.”
Sean O’Malley Ready to prove the haters wrong once again against ‘The Machine’
While pundits have continued to laud Dvalishvili’s grappling game in the months leading up to their clash, many of them seem to have forgotten O’Malley’s decision win over former champion Petr Yan, who often takes a similar approach to ‘The Machine’ inside the Octagon.
And, of course, you can’t forget about O’Malley’s memorable TKO against Aljamain Sterling, who brings one of the most dangerous ground attacks in all of mixed martial arts.
“I’ve heard so many people say he is the hardest fight in the division for me, and I disagree,” O’Malley said. “That’ll be sweet to be able to go out there and put his lights out. That’s a good feeling. People are going to be very, very surprised when I do it.”
Fans are seemingly in agreement with O’Malley as evidenced by the fight odds which have seen Dvalishvili go from a -125 favorite at opening to a slight underdog. According to DraftKings, ‘Sugar’ is favored at -130 while ‘The Machine’ is sitting at +110 with ample time for those odds to widen ahead of fight night.
Top UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili knows he’s in for a challenge this weekend, but he doesn’t see it as the greatest he’s faced to date. Dvalishvili will make the walk on Saturday night to headline Noche UFC (UFC 306), t…
Top UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili knows he’s in for a challenge this weekend, but he doesn’t see it as the greatest he’s faced to date. Dvalishvili will make the walk on Saturday night to headline Noche UFC (UFC 306), the promotion’s second annual celebration of Mexican Independence Day, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. […]
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and his long-time coach, Tim Welch, have come through their careers alongside one another. Due to the fact that they have worked as a team for such a long time, they have a great working relationship that a…
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and his long-time coach, Tim Welch, have come through their careers alongside one another. Due to the fact that they have worked as a team for such a long time, they have a great working relationship that allows both of them to excel in their roles. Welch has spent the […]
Fight week for the UFC 306 (Noche UFC) pay-per-view this Saturday night has kicked off with the release of the promotion’s latest Countdown episode. Under the spotlight in this edition is the headliner between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili…
Fight week for the UFC 306 (Noche UFC) pay-per-view this Saturday night has kicked off with the release of the promotion’s latest Countdown episode. Under the spotlight in this edition is the headliner between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili and the co-main event between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Saturday’s lineup is topped by an intriguing championship clash, […]