UFC 306 will mark one of the most memorable outings of any UFC event. The event emanating from the one-of-a-kind, The Sphere venue in Las Vegas, will offer many thrills and twists for the MMA faithful. While there have been some issues regarding ticket sales, it is still believed that it will be a blockbuster. One of the biggest attractions of the night is bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, who will be defending his title against Merab Dvalishvili.

O’Malley is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in the promotions and can draw in massive numbers just like McGregor did in his prime. During his last fight at UFC 299, the gate was $14.14 million. This amounted to the highest-grossing event ever in the arena. Can he better this around and break the UFC 205 record set by Conor McGregor? Let us find out what Joe Rogan feels about it.

Joe Rogan hails Sean O’Malley’s fighting prowess and suggests he has the X-factor

Sean O’Malley burst onto the scene when he won the bantamweight title against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 in emphatic style. He knocked out ‘The Funk Master’ to claim the title and prove why he is the best in the world. O’Malley has the skill set and the charisma that makes him one of the most followed UFC stars in the present. However, Rogan feels that his fighting skills make all the difference for the champion. The UFC recently released a UFC 306 countdown video on YouTube where Rogan had nothing but praise for ‘Suga’.

The UFC color commentator said, “He has captured the hearts and minds of so many fans. But more important than anything, this guy can fight. He’s got a full set of skills, but maybe even more importantly, he’s got that it factor that makes people want to follow him.” Most fans compare O’Malley to the former two-division champion Conor McGregor for his outspoken nature. Nevertheless, O’Malley makes sure that he backs all his talks with action and keeps his performances going. During the video, Daniel Cormier also remarked that the buzz surrounding the bantamweight champion is similar to ‘The Notorious’.

He said, “I remember when McGregor started to headline cards and sell out Arenas. It was the same thing. ” O’Malley is currently focused on his second title defense of the year against an opponent who has overcome many hurdles to attain the title shot. Although the champion feels the challenger is nowhere close to him regarding skill set, he is not taking anything for granted. His longtime coach revealed what exactly the 29-year-old is working on in his training camp.

Sean O’Malley has devised a unique plan for his next opponent reveals his coach

Coach Tim Welch and Sean O’Malley have been working together for a long time and are masters of studying their opponent. Merab Dvalishvili is currently on a ten-fight winning streak and will prove to be one of the toughest challenges for ‘Suga’ in his career. The Georgian fighter has earned acclaim and respect for his exceptional wrestling skills and his high-level conditioning. However, O’Malley and his team aren’t quite fazed by such claims and are focused on the task at hand. They have diligently analyzed a way to get past the challenge of ‘The Machine.’

Recently, on The BrendenSchmitty show, Coach Welch clarified the kind of detailing that goes into most of O’Malley’s fights. He said, “We have TJ, the blue belt at the gym, who does these in-depth breakdowns of each opponents. He did it for Petr Yan, Aljo, Cheeto, and Merab. I tell him, ‘I want to know where Merab’s head is at. Anytime someone stands orthodox, what dose does he shoot on?” Coach Welsh revealed that he has curated an appropriate training regimen to elevate his fighter’s strengths and exploit his opponent’s weaknesses. O’Malley is known for his incredible work ethic, but the role of his team has a massive effect on his displays.

Both fighters have a massive difference in their fighting style, which makes the contest even more intriguing. However, it will be interesting to see who can handle the pressure on the night and come out on top. Will Sean O’Malley be able to defend his title at UFC 306? Or will we see a new bantamweight champion? Let us know about it in the comments below.