Noche UFC at UFC 306 combat week is right here and headlined by UFC Bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley, in arguably his hardest combat thus far.
Standing in O’Malley’s method in his second protection because the 135-pound titleholder would be the surging “Machine” Merab Dvalishvili this weekend (Sat., Sept. 14, 2024). With the combat within the Las Vegas Sphere and garnering consideration in contrast to some other occasion earlier than it only for the venue, O’Malley, or Dvalishvili, can take their star energy to new heights.
Might O’Malley surpass the best of heights in terms of blended martial arts (MMA) reputation? Effectively, to take action means eclipsing former two-division champion, Conor McGregor, who has been plotting a comeback to no avail in 2024.
“I believe I’m very shut,” O’Malley stated at UFC 306 media day of passing McGregor as a star. “I believe Conor’s nonetheless obtained another massive combat in him due to the massive query mark of if Conor can come again? Can he truly beat [Michael] Chandler?
“I believe Conor’s obtained another large combat,” he continued. “If he goes on the market and loses his subsequent combat, like six in a row or one thing, it’s gotta die down ultimately. Perhaps not. That simply assessments how massive of a star however I’d assume if he goes on the market and loses, I’m there. I’m the man. I’m the No. 1.”
O’Malley and McGregor or each two of the higher and flashier strikers their divisions have seen in latest reminiscence, boasting massive personalities as well. So, what units the 2 aside? The reply is straightforward, believes O’Malley, who has fought 5 instances since McGregor’s final outing in July 2021.
“I deliver fights,” O’Malley stated of their distinction. “I combat. Typically. So, I believe that’s what it’s proper now. Conor was good on the mic. The accent, the phrases that he selected, he was excellent on the mic, some good performances. He had a pair good performances, however I’m simply constant proper now. I’m combating loads, in order that’s what I deliver.”
Coincidentally, O’Malley fought the identical night time McGregor final did when he scored a 3rd spherical technical knockout in opposition to Kris Moutinho whereas McGregor broke his leg and misplaced through a primary spherical technical knockout in his trilogy essential occasion in opposition to Dustin Poirier (watch highlights). Together with that Moutinho combat, O’Malley (18-1, 1 no contest) could have fought seven instances since McGregor’s final combat night time after this weekend.
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