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Sean O’Malley could have “reversed his loss” at UFC 306 to a win, however in actuality he relinquished his UFC bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili on the best stage in fight sports activities.
That could be a onerous tablet to swallow, particularly for one of many largest stars within the sport at this time. In any case, O’Malley was contemporary off an enormous knockout win over Aljamain Sterling to assert the 135-pound title one 12 months in the past earlier than defending it towards Marlon Vera this previous March. “Suga” was using excessive and one other milestone away from reaching Conor McGregor.
Sadly, O’Malley couldn’t cease Merab at Noche UFC and ended up dropping his title from contained in the Sphere. It was a big step again for the UFC famous person and a loss that might sideline O’Malley for nicely over a 12 months. That’s in line with the previous champ himself.
Sean O’Malley says he’s going to take a break after dropping to Merab:
“I in all probability received’t battle for 9 months, 10 months. Possibly a 12 months. It’s gonna be some time.
Individuals are gonna have to look at the UFC with out the Suga Present for a bit of bit.”
@SugaSeanMMA #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/4j4KIdhWVV
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 17, 2024
“I in all probability received’t battle for 9 months, 10 months. Possibly a 12 months. It’s gonna be some time,” mentioned O’Malley by way of his YouTube channel.
“Individuals are gonna have to look at the UFC with out the Suga Present for a bit of bit.”
Insomnia
Do we actually consider Jon Jones will retire after UFC 309?
“Poatan” battle mode enabled!
Alex Pereira has already arrived in Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah to complete his #UFC307 coaching camp, three weeks out from his battle with Khalil Rountree Jr.
SLC occasions have commonly seen fighters wrestle with fatigue because of the excessive elevation in Utah.
Sensible transfer from the champ. pic.twitter.com/9W9TK1qVQu
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) September 16, 2024
Is that this the subsequent matchup to make?
A fan nearly died at UFC 306 this previous weekend…
Is there something Diego Lopes can’t do?
Mike Tyson was not taking part in round with Jake Paul at this weekend’s Dallas Cowboys sport.
Dana White likes to troll (particularly about Jon Jones).
Ok poster for UFC 307 or no?
It is a fairly stable version to the Paul vs. Tyson boxing card this November.
Ought to UFC guide Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes for finish of 12 months?
This new Venum advert is fairly candy.
Undecided if there’s sufficient make-up on the earth to cowl this minimize. Yikes!
Who have been one of the best ring ladies from this weekend’s Noche UFC card?
Sean O’Malley is already engaged on his takedown protection after dropping his title at UFC 306.
Right here’s Conor McGregor doing his finest to advertise a brand new broadcast deal between BKFC and DAZN.
Mystic Mac joins the Prez David Feldman to shed some gentle on the DAZN Partnership! Our subsequent occasion on October twelfth LIVE from Marbella, Spain will air completely on DAZN! pic.twitter.com/jEQjmxJzRl
— Naked Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) September 14, 2024
30 cups, one man.
Love him or hate him, it is a fairly humorous prank by Jake Paul.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Working this again from Saturday in case you missed it.
This anime-edit of the identical Canelo knockdown is sick.
This faceplant knockout from BKFC 66 was completely bonkers!
Random Land
Be careful under!
Sleep nicely Maniacs! We’ll be again for extra tomorrow evening.
