Sean O’Malley is one of the biggest names in MMA today. The American fighter is an absolute megastar in the UFC due to his outstanding performances inside the octagon. He is currently the UFC bantamweight champion after dethroning Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 in Boston. Since O’Malley captured the belt, there has been a lot of talk about who his next challenger will be, and there are a lot of potential names he could face.
Sean O’Malley A Superstar
O’Malley has made a name for himself in the UFC by finishing his adversaries in awe-inspiring fashion. He is known for his flashy knockouts and his immense confidence. Many people believed that O’Malley would lose the fight with Sterling. However, that couldn’t have been further from the truth, as he knocked out the former champion in the second round with one punch. O’Malley has proven that he is one of the best fighters in the world and can produce big numbers regarding PPV and ticket buys. Due to his popularity, many people would be willing to fight O’Malley.
The Bantamweight Division
The bantamweight division is one of the most stacked divisions in the sport today. Many elite competitors compete in its ranks, such as Sterling, Marlon Vera, and Cory Sandhagen. Many challenges deserve a title shot, and it will be interesting to see who will get it.
O’Malley On What’s Next
O’Malley is willing to take on all comers, and it seems no different now he is champion. Speaking to the Schmo, O’Malley had this to say on what is next.
“I remember the first time we fought: ‘Are you gonna get a rematch?’ and it’s supposed to happen,” O’Malley said. “But, we’ll see…I’ll fight whoever they want me to fight; I don’t know why everyone thinks I’m scared of Merab. Aljo is better than Merab, and I know I can knock out Aljo. It is who it is; it’s been like that. People act like I call my shots on all my fights, but I will take who they give me…
“As a business, [me vs. Vera] makes sense. He’s coming off a win over Pedro [Munhoz]…but we’ll see.”
Quotes via MMA News
O’Malley is a great fighter; whatever he does next people will tune in to see it.
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