UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley desires to make clear issues forward of a rematch with Marlon Vera.
‘Sugar’ is recent off his championship win final month at UFC 292 over Aljamain Sterling. Scoring a first-round knockout win over ‘Funk Grasp’, Sean O’Malley rapidly grew to become one of many largest stars within the sport. Following the victory, he made it clear that he wanted to get revenge in opposition to Marlon Vera.
‘Chito’ fought earlier within the evening, scoring a call win over Pedro Munhoz. Given Dana White’s current rant in opposition to Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili, it seems that Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 is subsequent. Forward of the battle, the champion desires to make clear why he known as for it.
On the Imagine You Me Podcast, Sean O’Malley mentioned a possible rematch with Marlon Vera. Within the interview, ‘Sugar’ defined that he didn’t consider that the Ecuadorian fighter was a draw, or had a lot of a reputation. Nevertheless, given his 2020 loss to him, he believes it’s the battle that needs to be made.
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“Let’s ensure that everybody is aware of, I’m not going after ‘Chito’ as a result of he’s the largest identify, as a result of he doesn’t carry a lot of a draw – no offense,” Sean O’Malley mentioned on the Imagine You Me podcast. “He is likely to be a much bigger identify than Merab or Cory. If you wish to have a look at somebody, find out how to not emulate your profession or promote a battle or something, observe Cory. He’ll do an amazing job at that.” (h/t MMAJunkie)
He continued, “However the one motive the ‘Chito’ battle is such an enormous deal is simply due to that controversial battle. That’s why that battle is massive. Chael [Sonnen] did a ballot yesterday and it was 50,000 individuals and 52 % or no matter it was wished ‘Chito.’ It’s like, we now have bought to provide the individuals what they need.”
What do you make of those feedback? Do you need to see Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 subsequent?
