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Sean O’Malley found it entertaining that Merab Dvalishvili took his jacket during UFC 288 and quipped, “Maybe I’ll send it to him”

Sean O’Malley was left in good spirits despite being the target of a playful prank by Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 288. The incident occurred during a tense faceoff between O’Malley and bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, after Sterling had successfully defended his title against Henry Cejudo. O’Malley had entered the octagon wearing a Michael Jackson-inspired jacket which he removed during the faceoff, at which point Dvalishvili … Continue reading Sean O’Malley found it entertaining that Merab Dvalishvili took his jacket during UFC 288 and quipped, “Maybe I’ll send it to him”

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Has Yan Xiaonan secured a chance to compete against Zhang Weili for the championship in MMA rankings?

Ranking MMA fighters is a challenging task has taken on the challenge. Recently, the return of Henry Cejudo had the potential to shake up the bantamweight division rankings, however, Cejudo’s split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling means he remains outside the top five. Sterling will now face off against No. 1 contender Sean O’Malley, while Belal Muhammad’s win over Gilbert Burns has put him in … Continue reading Has Yan Xiaonan secured a chance to compete against Zhang Weili for the championship in MMA rankings?

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Sean O’Malley anticipates surprising the world with his performance against Aljamain Sterling in Boston

Bantamweight fighter Sean O’Malley is on the cusp of making history, with a title fight against reigning champion Aljamain Sterling on the horizon. Sterling, who just defended his title against Henry Cejudo, is expected to face O’Malley next, and the two engaged in a trash-talk filled faceoff after Sterling’s successful title defense. O’Malley has great respect for Sterling’s abilities but believes he has what it … Continue reading Sean O’Malley anticipates surprising the world with his performance against Aljamain Sterling in Boston

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Henry Cejudo challenges Merab Dvalishvili for a matchup at UFC Boston

Mixed martial arts fighter Henry Cejudo seems to have reached a decision regarding the future of his fighting career. Following a comeback fight after a three-year layoff, Cejudo fought and lost a split decision to reigning bantamweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling. While Cejudo did not commit to retiring or competing further immediately after the fight, he is not going into retirement and is, in fact, targeting … Continue reading Henry Cejudo challenges Merab Dvalishvili for a matchup at UFC Boston

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Aljamain Sterling vows to crumple Sean O’Malley, who he deems “weak,” into a lawn chair shape

Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley had a tense moment at UFC 288 when they nearly got into a fight over a jacket. Sterling used his platform to throw some verbal jabs at O’Malley, referring to him and predicting that he will easily defeat him in a fight due to his superior takedown skills and pressure forward strategy. O’Malley had declined a title shot and pitched … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling vows to crumple Sean O’Malley, who he deems “weak,” into a lawn chair shape

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Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad earn recognition in a sport often surrounded by criticism

In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), Aljamain Sterling’s title reign as bantamweight champion continues to polarize viewers. Over the past three years, no other fighter has been able to convincingly sway both supporters and skeptics with such consistency. Sterling’s style is far from pretty, yet remarkably effective. His resume, while bearing its share of disclaimers, is among the most impressive the bantamweight division … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad earn recognition in a sport often surrounded by criticism

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During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

At UFC 288, tensions rose between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling after Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo. O’Malley, who is shaping up to be a top contender at bantamweight, exchanged heated words with Sterling, and Sterling’s teammate Merab Dvalishvili joined in by taking O’Malley’s jacket. Fortunately, security stepped in before an altercation could occur. During the confrontation, O’Malley repeatedly insulted Sterling’s physical appearance and challenged him … Continue reading During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

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Henry Cejudo faces a challenging situation following his defeat to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

With UFC 288’s arrival imminent, the triumphant fighter from the bantamweight championship main event featuring Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo can rest assured that his next fight with Sean O’Malley is already in the bag. However, what about the defeated fighter, and what happens if Cejudo is the one walking away empty-handed after his three-year hiatus? Cejudo also delves into fantasy matchmaking for the co-main … Continue reading Henry Cejudo faces a challenging situation following his defeat to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

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Cejudo targets O’Malley after UFC 288, but ultimately aims to face Volkanovski he describes O’Malley as a “privileged brat”

Henry Cejudo, a former UFC bantamweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, has returned from retirement, not only to reclaim his title but also to make his mark in UFC history. Cejudo plans to defeat Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288 and then defend his title against Sean O’Malley. Cejudo hopes to become the first-ever three-division champion in UFC history. Despite his three years away from the … Continue reading Cejudo targets O’Malley after UFC 288, but ultimately aims to face Volkanovski he describes O’Malley as a “privileged brat”

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Song Yadong believes UFC is shielding Sean O’Malley, making it unlikely for them to fight next

After emerging victorious in the main event of UFC Vegas 72, Song Yadong shared a list of potential opponents he would like to face, however, he seems uncertain whether his first choice is a viable option. The 25-year-old Chinese bantamweight fighter stopped Ricky Simon with a fifth-round TKO at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, and named Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley as possible opponents … Continue reading Song Yadong believes UFC is shielding Sean O’Malley, making it unlikely for them to fight next

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Rob Font thinks Sean O’Malley will benefit from his long hiatus before competing for the UFC championship

Rob Font was an underdog at UFC 287 and felt overlooked by his opponent Adrian Yanez, who seemed more focused on facing Sean O’Malley. Font sensed that Yanez was not taking him seriously and felt like he was being looked past. Despite being portrayed as the underdog in the media, Font knew his worth and the work he had put in. Font shocked everyone by … Continue reading Rob Font thinks Sean O’Malley will benefit from his long hiatus before competing for the UFC championship

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Pedro Munhoz recounts his challenging recuperation post Sean O’Malley’s eye gouge: ‘It’s not an issue until it occurs to yourself’

In July 2022, Pedro Munhoz was left with a serious cornea cut after a poke in the eye from Sean O’Malley during their UFC 276 fight. It took Munhoz three months to receive medical clearance to train again, and nine months later, he will finally get back in the octagon to face Chris Gutierrez at UFC Kansas City. Despite Munhoz’s eagerness for a rematch against … Continue reading Pedro Munhoz recounts his challenging recuperation post Sean O’Malley’s eye gouge: ‘It’s not an issue until it occurs to yourself’

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