Sean O’Malley is getting ready for his upcoming match against Merab Dvalishvili, as there may be a chance for a new top contender in the bantamweight division in August.
When UFC returns to Abu Dhabi, Cory Sandhagen is set to face off against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov in the headline bout. The victor of this fight is likely to secure a title shot, as confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White. However, O’Malley has reservations about whether the fight will occur, pointing to Nurmagomedov’s track record of withdrawing from matches for various reasons.
O’Malley believes Sandhagen is capable of triumphing over Nurmagomedov and views him as an incredibly skilled fighter. Despite being seen as the underdog in the matchup, O’Malley leans towards Sandhagen’s prospects.
Should Sandhagen claim victory, O’Malley is ready to square off against him down the line. He is even open to the idea of aiming for a “champ-champ” status, but is willing to heed the desires of the fans regarding his career trajectory.
Ultimately, O’Malley is concentrating on his upcoming bout with Dvalishvili and is geared up to confront any hurdles that come his way in the bantamweight category.
