Cory Sandhagen is excited about the prospect of facing Sean O’Malley for the bantamweight title soon. He will have to first overcome Umar Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi, while O’Malley needs to triumph over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. Interestingly, O’Malley might actually be favoring Nurmagomedov over Sandhagen.
In an interview with MMA Junkie, Sandhagen expressed his enthusiasm for a potential showdown with O’Malley, highlighting the anticipation it would generate among fans. He praised the technical and athletic abilities of both fighters, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling performance inside the octagon.
On the other hand, O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch, believes that a bout between O’Malley and Nurmagomedov holds more financial potential due to Nurmagomedov’s unbeaten status and strong fan base in Russia. Welch acknowledged Sandhagen’s diverse skill set but noted that both Nurmagomedov and Sandhagen would likely aim to bring O’Malley down in a fight.
Ultimately, both Sandhagen and O’Malley are determined to provide an electrifying and high-profile contest for their supporters, irrespective of the outcomes of their upcoming bouts.
