UFC 299 was a interesting affair as it featured some enticing matchups in various divisions. The biggest name fighting in that division was Sean O’Malley who was ready to take on the challenge of Marlon Vera. Suga’s bout with Chito was a one-sided affair as he put up a striking clinic. O’Malley reminded the world why he is the one of the greatest strikers in the UFC.
After such a dominant performance one can only wonder who will Suga fight the next time he steps footinside the Octagon. Seems like we have an answer now.
Sean O’Malley choses his next likely opponent
Sean called out Ilia Topuria for his next fight after beating Marlon Vera via unanimous decision. But as it turns out he might need to fight one of the guys in his own division before he jumps up the weight class to take on the Spanish great. In a conversation with Michael Bisping O’Malley revealed his next likely opponent. Sean O’Malley said,
It’s definitely leaning towards Merab [Dvalishvili].
On the Topuria fight Sean claims he still hasn’t lost hope. O’Malley said,
The Ilia fight, you know, that’s a potential big fight someday if I go out there and win a few more (and) Ilia, you know, keeps doing what he’s doing and wins a few more, you know that could be a massive fight end of next year. I would say if we both go out there and do what we need to do, that could be a massive fight someday.
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Sean O’Malley made it clear he might have to overcome the challenge of Merab the Machine before he takes on the Spanish great. Beating Merab will be no easy feat given the amount of times the Georgian can take his opponent down in a fight. Merab’s relentless pressure to stalk his opponent and grapple him till he gets tired is an absolute work of art.
Sean has had trouble dealing with his opponent’s grappling in the past and Merab might one of the best ones in the UFC. It’ll be interesting to see how he puts aside Merab before finally taking on Ilia Topuria. Topuria became the featherweight champion of the world via a spectacular knockout.
Ilia and Sean O’Malley’s matchup will be something to look forward too as Topuria is great on his feet and in grappling scrambles. It reamains to be seen who Sean choses as his next opponent inside the octagon the next time he steps foot in it.
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