Sean O'Malley reveals plan for change after two UFC losses to Merab Dvalishvili: 'It will happen in the future'

Sean O'Malley is a former UFC bantamweight champion. (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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Sean O'Malley may be packing his bags for a new weight class in the UFC. After being dominated by Merab Dvalishvili , losing the bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg) and failing to recover in the rematch , the American is considering moving up a weight class.

In an interview with TMZ Sports , O'Malley admitted his desire to compete at featherweight (up to 65,2 kg), as it would be an easier weight cut. Despite this, the former champion believes there are still strong opponents to face at bantamweight.

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"There are still big fights for me at bantamweight. 66 pounds will happen in the future, probably, very likely, but I still have work to do at 61 pounds. It would be easier to make 66 pounds, but we're still managing to do it healthily at 61 pounds," O'Malley said.

Signed through the Contender Series , Sean O'Malley has a positive record in the UFC. The American has 10 wins, six by knockout, and only three losses.

His last fight was a rematch against Merab for the bantamweight title at UFC 316 , where he was once again dominated by the Georgian and submitted in the third round.

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