Sean O’Malley “Suga” shook the world of combat sports when he defeated Ajlamain Sterling for the bantamweight title. He floored Aljamain Sterling with a right-hand counter to claim victory in the main event of UFC 292 on Saturday, securing the UFC bantamweight title. The TKO finish occurred just 51 seconds into the second round.
After his astounding win against Sterling, he took to the stage and celebrated in his own unique sparkling manner chugging a beer out of the hand of a fan. He inquired whether Marlon Vera had won or not and challenged him to a rematch.
Sean O’Malley challenged Marlon Vera to a rematch
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After securing victory over Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley wasted no time in celebrating in a grandiose manner. Following his impressive win, during his post-fight interview, he eloquently conveyed his emotions and thoughts by stating, “It’s just the beginning of the suga era. Im running this sh*t till 2035 baby”. Suga seems to be highly motivated and confident about his title win.
He inquired further whether Vera had won the match and then proceeded to throw down a challenge for a rematch with Chito Vera. O’Malley stated, “.Did Chito win? I will whoop Chito’s a** in December in vegas t mobile lets fucking go baby”
‘Chito’ lost no time in responding to Suga’s challenge. Fresh off the Octagon after securing a unanimous victory against Pedro Munoz just a few hours ago, he promptly embraced O’Malley’s challenge on Twitter.
Take a seat kids.
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) August 20, 2023
💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) August 20, 2023
On the 16th of August 2020, Sean O’Malley experienced the first defeat of his career at the hands of Chito Vera. However, since that turning moment, he has gone on to face a variety of opponents and has not suffered a single loss. This impressive winning streak showcases his dedication, perseverance, and continuous improvement as a fighter in the world of mixed martial arts.
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What happened at O’Malley vs Vera in the past?
In the co-main event of UFC 252, held at the Apex in Las Vegas, the fight took an unexpected turn as Vera (16-6-1) capitalized on a compromised O’Malley (12-1), securing a stoppage at 4:40 of Round 1. Despite injuring his right leg when Vera checked a kick, the 25-year-old O’Malley showed incredible resilience by continuing to fight. However, his determination was short-lived as he stumbled off a clinch and ended up on his back. Vera seized the opportunity, leaping in to gain the top position and delivering a brutal series of forearms and punches. Referee Herb Dean, likely considering O’Malley’s injury, swiftly intervened to wave off the fight.
Fans eagerly await a rematch, anticipating another thrilling showdown in the “Suga era.” As the question of the potential match-up lingers in the shadows. One question lingers: Will Suga be able to defeat Chito this time? What do you think?
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