Merab Dvalishvili poses in Sean O'Malley jacket. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Sean O'Malley defends the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg.) next Saturday (14), against Merab Dvalishvili, at UFC 306, in the Sphere. On the rise since his debut in the Ultimate, 'Suga', as he is known, seeks another knockout, while the challenger tries to further increase his winning streak and, in the process, conquer the greatest glory in the sport.
Because the fighters have completely different styles, the fight has divided fans and the media. According to the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), Michael Bisping, for example, the American has surprised everyone with his performances in recent years, however, he will face his biggest test.
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“Everyone knows the name 'Suga' Sean O'Malley; his rise to stardom has been incredible to watch. He has been passing tests, improving all the time. This man is phenomenal, he is getting better and better. His skills are improving and his confidence is growing. So come on in Merab Dvalishvili, the man who, on paper, is the worst possible matchup,” he told the North American website TNT Sports.
For Bisping, the Georgian's combative and seemingly tireless style could cause problems for O'Malley.
“A smaller guy, who can’t really compete in the striking department, to be honest, but when it comes to pressure, when it comes to pace, when it comes to just setting up the cardio, this man is a monster,” he added.
Sean O'Malley x Merab Dvalishvili
With only one defeat in his entire career, Sean O'Malley defends his bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg) for the second time next Saturday (14), against the Georgian Merab Dvalishvili, which in turn, is on a ten-game winning streak, defeating names like Petr yan, Henry Cejudo e José Aldo.
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