Not like many, UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley is definitely in help of Jake Paul sharing the ring with MMA fighters.
Paul had his eleventh match in skilled boxing this previous weekend, throwing down with former UFC fighter-turned-BKFC star Mike Perry contained in the Amalie Area in Tampa, Florida.
The pair’s important occasion on DAZN pay-per-view got here to a detailed within the sixth spherical when Paul adopted early knockdowns and frequent success on the expense of “Platinum” with one closing damaging flurry to earn the knockout.
Perry, who made his identify within the cage, marked the newest blended martial arts identify added to Paul’s document, becoming a member of Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz in that group.
Paul’s selection of opponents has lengthy been a degree of dialogue for his detractors. And the continuation of that development on Saturday night time was utilized by many to criticize the 27-year-old Cleveland native as soon as once more, along with his callout of UFC champion Alex Pereira.
However not everybody in MMA is in opposition to Paul’s boxing strategy…
O’Malley Completely happy To Preserve Watching Paul vs. MMA Fighters
Throughout a video not too long ago uploaded to his YouTube channel, O’Malley reacted to Paul’s newest success contained in the ring and his surprising post-match callout.
Whereas many laughed off Paul’s determination to place Pereira’s identify on his lips within the ring, “Sugar” had nothing however reward for the callout.
“He known as out Alex Pereira. That battle gained’t occur until Dana (White) says, ‘I’m sick of seeing Jake beat all these UFC guys.’ … Think about Alex Pereira vs. Jake Paul. Dude, Alex has loopy energy in each arms, however the dude actually throws from his hips. He’s there to be hit,” O’Malley stated. “I like the callout. Think about we get to see that. Think about Jake Paul goes on the market and knocks out Mike Tyson, Jake Paul vs. Alex Pereira, enormous.
“Jake seems to be like he’s bettering each single battle. I’m excited to proceed to look at him battle,” O’Malley continued. “Jake is doing such a great job. After a battle, the largest factor is what’s subsequent. You’ve gotta set your self up for these alternatives, and Jake’s doing that higher than anyone proper now.”
And the callout wasn’t the one criticism of Paul that O’Malley defended in opposition to. He additionally differed from many along with his view on “The Downside Youngster” persevering with to welcome MMA veterans into the ring.
“He hasn’t fought a high let’s say 20 man on the planet; a top-20 boxer in his weight class,” O’Malley famous. “That’s once you’re actually gonna be capable of see how good Jake Paul is. … I personally take pleasure in watching him battle these MMA guys. I like these fights. However I’m right here for no matter. … I like these crossover fights.”
Paul will transfer away from specializing in a outstanding MMA identify in the interim, as a substitute placing his sights again on heavyweight legend Mike Tyson forward of their rearranged Netflix showdown this November.
