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UFC star Sean O’Malley backs himself to stop prime Conor McGregor in fight: ‘I believe I’m faster, I got him’

Sean O'Malley backs himself to beat prime Conor McGregor in UFC fight I got him I'm faster Reigning UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley backs himself against a prime Conor McGregor in a boxing match. If there…

Reigning UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley backs himself against a prime Conor McGregor in a boxing match.

If there is one thing that O’Malley has never lacked, it is self-confidence. ‘Sugar’ has always belief that he would reach the very top of the combat sports world, always believing he has the ability to beat some of the very best in the sport. This includes defeating McGregor in a boxing match.

Sean O’Malley fancies chances against Conor McGregor

During his press tour for his upcoming title fight, Sean O’Malley was asked on how he would do against a prime McGregor in a boxing match. Of course, O’Malley would back himself.

“I think I have better skills,” O’Malley said. “I can stand southpaw, orthodox and have very good defence in both and good offence in both. I think I have the best striking in MMA, hands down.

“Conor in his prime when he knocked out Jose Aldo, me moving up to 145 I’d still be a little bit lighter. But I’m taller, I believe I’m faster. I think it would be a competitive fight.. I got him.” (H/T PBD Podcast)

O’Malley is one of the best striker in MMA and showed the speed and power that he poses in his hands.

The American has also backed himself against top-level professional boxers such as Ryan Garcia and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. O’Malley clearly wants to tests the boxing waters, reaping the massive paydays and potential stardom that comes with it. While a big name in the MMA world, he will still need to prove himself to be a bigger star to attract a big name pugilist.

However, before any sort of mega crossover event O’Malley will need to get past Marlon Vera, who handed the 29-year-old his only ever career loss back in 2020. The pair will main event UFC 299 this

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Joe Rogan joins Daniel Cormier as commentary team set for massive UFC 299 title fight in Florida

Returning for his second consecutive pay-per-view card of the year, veteran color-commenator, Joe Rogan will be joined in a…

Returning for his second consecutive pay-per-view card of the year, veteran color-commenator, Joe Rogan will be joined in a three-man booth for the first time this year by Hall of Fame inductee and former two-weight champion, Daniel Cormier – with the duo calling the action at UFC 299 alongside play-by-play lead, Jon Anik,

Returning to flagship duty last month in Anaheim, California, Rogan was joined by the above-mentioned Anik and former undisputed middleweight champion, and Hall of Fame star, MIchael Bisping – who replaced Cormier, with the trio watching on as Ilia Topuria snatched featherweight gold from dominant kingpin, Alexander Volkanovski.

And ahead of UFC 299 this weekend, MMA Junkie have revealed Joe Rogan will be joined in the commentary booth by usual suspects, Anik, and the returning Cormier to call the action in ‘The Sunshine State’.

Joe Rogan joins Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik at UFC 299

Headlining the flagship card is an undisputed bantamweight title fight between divisional champion, Sean O’Malley – and incoming title challenger, Ecuadorian favorite, Marlon Vera in a title rematch. Surging divisional contender, Merab Dvalishvili was also confirmed as the official backup fighter to this weekend’s main event to boot.

As far as desk duties go – former light heavyweight and middleweight title challenger, Chael Sonnen joins light heavyweight contender, Anthony Smith, and veteran boxing coach, Teddy Atlas.

Returning to schedule, fan-favorite roving reporter, Megan Olivi returns and takes duty to provide updates and real-time interviews with athletes and personalities during and post-fight and card. Furthermore, veteran Octagon announcer, Bruce Buffer joins the broadcast for UFC 299 this weekend.

Also set to feature on the heralded card at the Kaseya Center is a high-stakes lightweight co-main event – scheduled to take place over the course of five rounds, with former interim titleholder, Dustin Poirier taking on the surging French contender, Benoit Saint-Denis.

Former undisputed champions, Petr Yan and Rafael dos Anjos also return on the card – taking on contenders, Song Yadong, and Mateusz Gamrot respectively.

Are you happy to hear Joe Rogan call the action at UFC 299 this weekend?

Official – Merab Dvalishvili set to serve as backup for UFC 299 title fight headliner, already cutting weight

Surging bantamweight challenger, Merab Dvalishvili will officially serve as the backup fighter to this weekend’s UFC 299 headliner between…

Surging bantamweight challenger, Merab Dvalishvili will officially serve as the backup fighter to this weekend’s UFC 299 headliner between Sean O’Malley, and Marlon Vera – with the divisional crown on the line atop the pay-per-view card in Miami, Florida.

Dvalishvili, the current number one ranked bantamweight contender, most recently featured on the main card of UFC 298 just last month in a title-eliminator against former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, turning in a dominant win over the Olympic gold medalist to extend his unbeaten winning spree to a whopping 10 straight fights.

Merab Dvalishvili will serve as backup to UFC 299 main event

And staking his claim for a championship tangle against either current champion, O’Malley or incoming title challenger, Vera come the conclusion of UFC 299 this weekend in ‘The Sunshine State’ – in the eventuality that his services are required, Tbilisi native, Dvalishvili will serve as the official backup fighter to this weekend’s main event bout.

“Booked @MerabDvalishvil is headed to Miami tmrw for #UFC299 as the official title fight back up,” Merab Dvalishvili’s management firm, KOReps posted on their official X account. “Let’s make it a pink panty night! #MiamiMerab”

Backed as a surefire title challenger in the future, Dvalishvili had previously landed wins over the likes of former bantamweight champion, Petr Yan, as well as an impressive come-from-behind win over former title chaser, Marlon Moraes in standout performances – as well as a decision success against former featherweight kingpin and Hall of Fame inductee, Jose Aldo during his current winning run.

UFC 299 takes place on March 9. from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, with an undisputed bantamweight championship fight between undisputed champion, Sean O’Malley, and Ecuadorian challenger, Marlon Vera slated to take main event honors currently.

The co-headlining slot welcomes the return of former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier in a five round clash with surging French finisher, Benoit Saint-Denis to boot – as part of a heralded main card.

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Photos – Sean O’Malley set to sport unique pink shorts for UFC 299 title fight with Marlon Vera in Miami

Slated to make his return to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 299 in Miami, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean…

Slated to make his return to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 299 in Miami, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley will sport a pair of pink and gold trimmed shorts for his title defense rematch against Ecuadorian challenger, Marlon Vera in Florida.

O’Malley, the current undisputed bantamweight champion, will headline UFC 299 this weekend in his return to the Octagon, attempting to successfully defend his crown at the first time of asking, in a rematch against Chone native, Vera.

Last time out the Montana native headlined UFC 292 last August in his first promotional main event tilt, stopping the record-setting reign of Aljamain Sterling with a blistering second round KO in Boston, Massachusetts.

On that same card, perennial contender, Vera landed a close decision win over common-foe, Pedro Munhoz – earning his first title fight under the promotion’s banner as a result.

Sean O’Malley set to wear pink shorts at UFC 299

And topping a massive pay-per-view card – which has been heralded by fans, O’Malley will sport a pair pink compression shorts for his fight with Vera – trimmed with gold trim, in the words of play-by-play lead, Jon Anik – befitting a champion.

“The Suga Show is going pink,” UFC posted on their official X account. “@SugaSeanMMA will wear pink shorts in his first bantamweight title defense this weekend at #UFC299.”

Predicting a dominant win over Vera – whom he suffered his sole mixed martial arts loss to back in 2020 in a first round TKO loss, Dana White’s Contender Series product, O’Malley claimed he would finish the former inside just three rounds.

“He’s (Marlon Vera) kinda peaked – I’m better than this due,” Sean O’Malley said. “I’m going to go out there and do what I was about to do to him [back in 2020], and put his lights out. He’s good, he’s tought, he’s very durable, but that doesn’t get the job done against me. You can’t just be tough, you can’t just be durable. I believe I’m more skilled, faster, more accurate, and I’m going to go out there and I just feel confident standing in front of him.”

“Mentally, physically, emotionally, I’m preparing for 25 minutes,” Sean O’Malley explained. “I’m preparing to leave there limping, leave there sore, leave there with my hand hurt from his head. SO – preparing for the worst, but realistically, I’m putting this dude’s lights out within three [rounds].”

Who wins at UFC 299 this weekend: Sean O’Malley or Marlon Vera?

Dustin Poirier weighs up retirement ahead of UFC 299 return: ‘I’m fighting to see if I’ve still got it’

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has admitted nerves are setting to set him for him ahead of his…

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has admitted nerves are setting to set him for him ahead of his return to the Octagon against the highly-touted, Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 this weekend – claiming a potential retirement for him come could in the not too distant future.

Poirier, a former interim lightweight titleholder and the current number three ranked divisional contender, has been sidelined since he headlined UFC 291 back in July of last year, suffering a devastating loss to two-time foe, Justin Gaethje.

Competing for the symbolic BMF title, Poirier dropped a stunning second round high-kick KO loss to his fellow former interim champion – in what came as just his second knockout loss since his lightweight divisional move back in 2015.

Dustin Poirier admits nerves ahead of UFC 299

Co-headlining the above-mentioned Nimes native, Saint-Denis in a five round clash this weekend in Miami, Florida, American Top Team staple, Poirier admitted that nerves are starting to settle in ahead of his ‘Sunshine State’ comeback – claiming he’s fighting to see if he still has “it”.

“[I’m fighting Benoit Saint-Denis] to test myself really – to see if I’ve still got it,” Dustin Poirier told TMZ Sports ahead of UFC 299. “This guy is young, hungry, on a streak, finished his last five opponents – that makes me nervous, so I want to toss myself in the fire.”

“That’s where I feel like I do my best work, and thoses are the kinds of fighters I want to fight – guys who are leaving it all out there, showing grit – they fight for finishes. That’s the kind of fight I want to be involved in. Every fight could be ‘it’ – every fight. Where I’m at, 35 years old, this is my thirtieth fight in the UFC – every fight could be it.”

Who wins at UFC 299 this weekend: Dustin Poirier or Benoit Saint-Denis?

Sean O’Malley welcomes Umar Nurmagomedov clash after UFC 299: ‘If he becomes a star, that’s the fight I want’

Slated to headline UFC 299 next weekend, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley claims he is most definitely open to…

Slated to headline UFC 299 next weekend, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley claims he is most definitely open to the prospect of fighting the unbeaten, Umar Nurmagomedov in the near future – that’s especially if the Russian can “become a star” which he perceives himself to be.

O’Malley, the current undisputed bantamweight champion, headlines UFC 299 this Saturday in Miami, Florida – taking on surging Ecuadorian contender, Marlon Vera in a championship rematch of their first pairing back in 2020.

Snatching the undisputed bantamweight crown back in August of last year in Boston, Dana White’s Contender Series alum, O’Malley stopped the record-setting title reign of Aljamain Sterling, scoring a second round knockout win over the Uniondale native.

And set to fight Vera next week in ‘The Sunshine State’ – O’Malley has been linked with a title defense against the streaking Georgian force, Merab Dvalishvili should he win in Florida – after the latter scored a title eliminator win over ex-two-weight champion, Henry Cejudo last month at UFC 298.

Sean O’Malley eyes Umar Nurmagomedov fight

Reacting to the above-mentioned Nurmagomedov’s decision win over short-notice opponent, Bekzat Almakhan overnight at UFC Vegas 87, Montana striking ace, O’Malley claimed if the unbeaten Russian could propel himself into stardom, he has no oppositions to fighting him in the future.

“People think I’m avoiding fights, Umar’s (Nurmagomedov) probably the toughest fight [I could take],” Sean O’Malley told ESPN MMA. “I believe I’m a superstar – I believe Umar is a potential superstar. Literally because he has the last name ‘Nurmagomedov’.”

“There’s something there, if he can become a star, that’s the fight I want,” Sean O’Malley explained.

O’Malley will look to avenge his first professional loss this weekend at UFC 299, after the above-mentioned Chone native, Vera stopped him with a first round ground strikes TKO back in their co-main event slot at the UFC Apex facility four years ago.

Who wins in a future title fight: Sean O’Malley or Umar Nurmagomedov?