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Sean O’Malley disregards Merab Dvalishvili’s successful career, implying it holds no significance

Sean O’Malley is tired of Merab Dvalishvili and his newfound fame. At UFC 288, the two fighters became an unlikely pair when Dvalishvili stole O’Malley’s Michael Jackson-inspired red jacket and celebrated atop the octagon. Since then, Dvalishvili has been seen with the jacket in numerous interviews and O’Malley can’t believe how the Georgian fighter has milked the gimmick. Despite Dvalishvili’s impressive nine-fight UFC win streak, … Continue reading Sean O’Malley disregards Merab Dvalishvili’s successful career, implying it holds no significance

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Aljamain Sterling’s situation at UFC 292 is unfavorable, while also raising doubts about the champion’s reaction

In the world of MMA, fortunes can change quickly. Aljamain Sterling defended his bantamweight title against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, but rumors began swirling that the UFC wanted Sterling to defend his title in August against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. Sterling was open to the idea, but had some lingering injury concerns to address. However, the UFC announced the fight anyway, which led … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling’s situation at UFC 292 is unfavorable, while also raising doubts about the champion’s reaction

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Aljamain Sterling takes aim at Dana White: “As always, I’ll make my presence felt and spoil the fun”

The upcoming UFC 292 event has quickly turned into a heated confrontation between UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and UFC President Dana White. Sterling expressed his frustration with White on Wednesday for dismissing his concerns about his injuries that could potentially delay his title defense against Sean O’Malley on Aug. 19 in Boston. Sterling, who is less than three weeks out from his recent title … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling takes aim at Dana White: “As always, I’ll make my presence felt and spoil the fun”

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Belal Muhammad claims Colby Covington is becoming anxious about losing his title shot

Belal Muhammad, fresh off his victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288, was quick to respond to Colby Covington’s criticisms of his performance. Covington, who hasn’t fought in over a year, is scheduled to compete against the current UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, later this year. However, Muhammad believes that Covington is afraid that UFC President Dana White might change his mind about the number … Continue reading Belal Muhammad claims Colby Covington is becoming anxious about losing his title shot

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Aljamain Sterling expresses caution regarding his participation in UFC 292 due to persistent injuries

Aljamain Sterling, the UFC bantamweight champion, has given his verbal nod to his fight against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. However, concerns remain about whether he will be physically ready for it. Sterling highlighted the nagging injuries that he sustained during his win over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288. “I’m still injured, like with my legs banged up,” Sterling said. “My bicep still sucks. [I’m] … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling expresses caution regarding his participation in UFC 292 due to persistent injuries

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Cory Sandhagen contends that Henry Cejudo should not have the privilege to return, lose, and select his fights

Henry Cejudo, who returned from a three-year layoff, was granted an immediate title shot, which was not met with much hostility, due to the fact that he retired as the champion without ever being defeated. However, after losing a split decision to Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 288 main event, he called out Merab Dvailishvili, who is currently on a nine-fight winning streak in the … Continue reading Cory Sandhagen contends that Henry Cejudo should not have the privilege to return, lose, and select his fights

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Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

Aljamain Sterling, the current bantamweight champion, is uncertain whether he can compete in his next title defense on short notice. Following his split decision victory against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling faced off with the No. 1 contender, Sean O’Malley, in the octagon, setting the stage for their highly anticipated fight later in the year. UFC President Dana White confirmed that O’Malley would be … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

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Kron Gracie shares reason for lack of punches in UFC 288 defeat due to misguided advice

After a period of silence that lasted nearly a week and a half, Kron Gracie has finally opened up about his decision loss to Charles Jourdain at UFC 288 on May 6. Returning to the octagon more than three years after his previous bout, the talented jiu-jitsu practitioner went the distance with Jourdain in a full 15-minute bout in Newark, N.J. UFC President Dana White … Continue reading Kron Gracie shares reason for lack of punches in UFC 288 defeat due to misguided advice

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Diego Lopes comments on Movsar Evloev’s close call at UFC 288 and anticipates a future rematch

Diego Lopes made an outstanding impression during his UFC 288 debut match. Despite accepting the fight with Movsar Evloev only five days before the event, Lopes came close to outmaneuvering the top-ranked featherweight with a series of armbar, kimura, and kneebar moves, but ultimately lost via a decision. Lopes shared that he always intended to showcase his abilities, even under short notice. Lopes stated that … Continue reading Diego Lopes comments on Movsar Evloev’s close call at UFC 288 and anticipates a future rematch

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Demetrious Johnson believes that although Henry Cejudo “missed his chance,” he could have defeated Aljamain Sterling

Demetrious Johnson, a highly experienced MMA fighter, believes that Henry Cejudo deserved to win the recent UFC 288 fight against Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title. Although Cejudo had been out of action for almost three years, he put up a spirited performance, ultimately losing by a close split decision, a verdict that some onlookers disagreed with. Johnson was among those who felt that Cejudo … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson believes that although Henry Cejudo “missed his chance,” he could have defeated Aljamain Sterling

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UFC fighter Sean O’Malley believes Henry Cejudo was fortunate not to face him at UFC 288, stating he would have relished knocking the former champion out

Sean O’Malley expressed his interest in fighting former bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo despite feeling that the matchup would be easy work for him. Unfortunately for O’Malley, Cejudo fell just short in his recent comeback fight against current bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288, ending his hopes of another massive fight against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski or one of the numerous contenders at 135 pounds. … Continue reading UFC fighter Sean O’Malley believes Henry Cejudo was fortunate not to face him at UFC 288, stating he would have relished knocking the former champion out

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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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