The Noche UFC Sphere card is buzzing with excitement as UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley prepares for his next big challenge at the Las Vegas. The charismatic fighter is set to defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili. He is extremely confident in his striking prowess, to the point of negating the high-level ground game of his opponent.
In a recent interview, Sean O’Malley made a claim that’s raised eyebrows across the MMA community. The champion confidently stated that Dvalishvili wouldn’t even get a chance to test his wrestling against him.
“I don’t think he’s going to test my wrestling. I don’t think he’s going to be able to, like Aljo, I guess you could say tested my wrestling a little bit, had me up against the fence twice, didn’t take me down once,” said O’Malley via ESPN MMA.
Dvalishvili, also known as ‘The Machine’ for his relentless wrestling style, is no pushover. The Georgian fighter has been on an impressive winning streak. His ground game has been the bane of many opponents. He recently ragdolled Olympic Gold medalist Henry Cejudo. But O’Malley is not worried.
O’Malley believes he will end the fight early, probably in the first round itself. The sharpshooter is not just boasting. Fans have seen his exquisite timing work time and again. However, this assertion against Merab Dvalishvili has left fans wondering if ‘Suga‘ is being overconfident.
Sean O’Malley Won’t Be Donning Pink Shorts For His Fight Against Merab Dvalishvili
A fighter’s attire can become as iconic as their fighting style. His pink shorts have become a signature look for UFC bantamweight champion O’Malley. Fans have come to expect the flashy fighter to enter the octagon in his vibrant pink gear. However, it seems ‘Suga’ is set to break tradition in his upcoming title defense.
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O’Malley recently revealed that he won’t be sporting his famous pink shorts for UFC 306. In an exclusive interview with The Schmo, he clarified the situation. The champion explained that the decision wasn’t entirely his own.
“They (UFC) wouldn’t let me. They gave me one option, and it was black and gold. Not mad about it, I did like the pink, but it’ll just make the pink that much more exciting the next time I get to wear them,” said O’Malley.
Despite this change, O’Malley doesn’t seem too bothered by the wardrobe switch-up. He acknowledged his fondness for the pink shorts but maintained a positive outlook. Whatever happens, it’s clear that Sean O’Malley continues to keep fans guessing. Whether he’s in pink, black and gold, or even polka dots, ‘Suga’ is sure to bring the sweet science of striking to the Sphere come fight night.
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