It is refreshing to witness some positivity in the world of combat sports, particularly following a recent exchange of words between two athletes.
The current Bantamweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Sean O’Malley, had shown interest in a potential matchup with Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria before Topuria claimed his championship title. Despite some initial reluctance from Topuria and some banter on Twitter, the two champions had a cordial meeting at UFC 300.
Topuria had nothing but kind words for O’Malley, commending his remarkable journey in the sport and recognizing his unique fighting style. They shared a brief but amiable exchange at the event.
Although neither champion has confirmed their upcoming title defenses, it is anticipated that they will square off against Max Holloway and Merab Dvalishvili, respectively. The likelihood of a champion vs. champion showdown between O’Malley and Topuria remains uncertain at this time.
