The bantamweight champion of the world demonstrated in the main event of UFC 299 why he’s the absolute best striker in the world. He put up an absolute clinic against Marlon Vera in the octagon. O’Malley called out Ilia Topuria in his post-fight interview but soon realized that would not happen in the UFC. Sean O’Malley now has his eyes set on Merab Dvalishvili. However, Sean revealed a major reason why his fight against Merab is delayed.
Sean O’Malley proved to be an elite striker in the company and has knocked out many fighters before.
Sean O’Malley on why his fight is getting delayed
Sean O’Malley made it clear that he wants to be an active champion in the company and get as many wins as possible. His next contender for the title defense has been finalized, but the date has yet to be decided in the octagon. O’Malley reveals why his bout against Merab is not scheduled yet. Sean O’Malley said,
I am trying to get it booked ASAP. The only issue is some of the next pay per views are out of the country and I’m not fighting out o the country.
Sean O’Malley made it clear that he’s trying to book his fight against Merab Dvalishvili as soon as possible, but most of the cards in the next many months are out of the USA. Being a purebred American, Sean only wants to fight in America, not outside. He emphasized that he is unwilling to step outside the United States to build his legacy in MMA.
He only wants to take on opponents in the USA. Sean O’Malley might be facing the octagon’s biggest career test so far. Merab is an elite wrestler who has taken every one of his opponents to the mat. Merab Dvailshvili might be the best chain wrestler in the UFC right now. The Georgian will be willing to cause a massive upset when he faces Sean for the belt in the octagon. It’ll be interesting to see what state Sean fights next for his second title defense.
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