UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley is already speaking about his first title defence of the 135lb title.
In the principle occasion of UFC 292 on August 19, O’Malley is ready to problem Aljamain Sterling for his title in what would be the champion’s fourth defence. ‘Sugar’ will try and fulfil what many thought, and hoped, what he obtain in his profession – cementing him as one of many largest stars within the sport.
Nonetheless, whereas Sterling’s title reign began in a considerably controversial means, ‘Funkmaster’ has executed all he can to show himself as champion and has finally change into simple. His three title wins embrace Petr Yan, T.J. Dillashaw and most not too long ago Henry Cejudo.
Sean O’Malley talks first title defence choices
Though O’Malley has a big problem in entrance of him, he’s already discussing who his first title defence can be. Bantamweight is arguably essentially the most talent-rich division in the whole sport and is suffering from elite expertise from high to backside.
Through his YouTube, O’Malley dominated out a conflict with Corey Sandhagen subsequent however did depart the door open to conflict with a former foe.
“Cory ain’t getting the f*cking title shot subsequent,” O’Malley stated. “If ‘Chito’ wins… Henry versus ‘Chito’ (winner) probably. I’ll decide and select after (beating Sterling).” ( H / T MMA Information)
Sandhagen is at the moment booked to face the No.11 ranked and rising contender, Umar Nurmagomedov, on August 5 in the principle occasion of a combat night time. As talked about, Cejudo and Vera are booked to face on one another on the undercard of UFC 292, and a win for both might significantly bolster title claims.
If he’s victorious in opposition to Aljamain Sterling, who would you wish to see Sean O’Malley face for his first title defence?
