Did Sean O’Malley’s Motion Price Him?
Throughout an interview with ESPN following UFC 316, Cory Sandhagen shared his perception that Sean O’Malley was attempting to match the tempo of Merab Dvalishvili. In the end, he feels which will have come again to hang-out the “Suga” present (through MMAJunkie).
“I used to be form of shocked that O’Malley determined to maneuver as a lot as he was,” Sandhagen mentioned. “That’s a really powerful factor to do in opposition to a man that’s going to press like that. When Merab decides to get aggressive, he will get aggressive, and I’m wanting ahead to that. Merab is the perfect man within the division. He’s possibly the most effective guys within the UFC, and I wish to take that man out.”
Sandhagen appears to be in prime place to problem Dvalishvili for the UFC Bantamweight Championship subsequent. Following Dvalishvili’s submission win over O’Malley, the UFC cameras panned to Sandhagen’s response. Dvalishvili and Sandhagen confirmed mutual respect, and “The Machine” instructed Joe Rogan that the No. 4-ranked bantamweight deserves the following title alternative.
As for O’Malley, he might want to return to the drafting board. There are a slew of intriguing matchups for “Suga,” as the previous UFC bantamweight titleholder made it clear forward of UFC 316 that he hopes to maintain preventing for so long as his physique holds up.
