“This Division Is Just a Murderer’s Row”: Joe Rogan Along With Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier Heaps Praises on the New Bantamweight “Superstar” Sean O’Malley

Behold! We have a new UFC Bantamweight Champion of the world – ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley. Undoubtedly one of Dana White’s best bets to be brought into the promotion, ‘Sugar’ has proved why he is dubbed as a superstar in the world of MMA. His awe-inducing right-handed jab in the second round of the UFC 292 PPV headliner proved too much for his rival and former champ, Aljamain Sterling. 

The match was declared a no-contest after ‘Sugar’s right landed flush on ‘Aljo’s chin, taking him to the canvas. Luckily for the ‘Funkmaster’ – he didn’t suffer any severe damage from the shot. But his title loss will surely haunt him as he walks away from the Boston PPV. Moreover, the tantalizing showdown has left MMA gurus and commentators like Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and former Heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in shock at the new Bantamweight champ’s caliber. After the headliner, this legendary trio of commentators who were present at the event expressed their awe at the turn of affairs. But what does the iconic UFC commentators’ trio think of the new Bantamweight champ? Let’s hear it from the trio themselves.

Joe Rogan and Jon Anik react to ‘Sugar’s star-like victory over ‘Aljo’

In a post-fight ESPN MMA clip, Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and ‘DC’ shared their reactions to the ‘Sugar’ show at UFC 292. They united in their admiration for O’Malley’s exceptional display in the octagon. Each commentator brought a unique perspective to the table, shedding light on the depth of talent within the Bantamweight division and the challenges that lie ahead for the new champion.

First off, it was Jon Anik who marveled at the outcome. He emphasized that ‘Sugar’s strategic precision and well-placed right hand marked the dawn of a new era in the 135-pound weight class. “I don’t even know where to begin! I mean – it was a right hand, right? [Sean] didn’t put everything behind it… And there is [now] a new world order at above 135[135 lbs],” Anik declared.

And Joe Rogan seems to agree! He acknowledged the division’s fierce competition as a “murderer’s row,” adding, “What a division! I mean this division is just a murderer’s row – it really really is. I believe Aljo’s probably going to stay in the division and try to get a rematch.” 

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Moreover, he also highlighted the potential challenges that await the new champ – in his championship journey. Trying to guess the upcoming Bantamweight landscape, he gave his two cents on who may be next on ‘Sugar’s radar. 

“Who knows – because you’ve got Merab there who’s his teammate and ‘Chito’ Vera fighting him for the title. Petr Yan lost a very close decision loss to Sean O’Malley – he’s still in the hunt… very – very intriguing fights for the champion[O’Malley],” the JRE host concluded. But that’s not all – as even ‘DC’ had quite a lot to say about the new champ.

Former Heavyweight champ ‘DC’ weighs in on Sean O’Malley’s UFC 292 win

Daniel Cormier delved into the unique dynamics of the division. He further noted that O’Malley’s victory holds the potential to bring stability to a division known for its rapid title turnovers. What’s more – ‘DC’ dissected ‘Sugar’s performance, commending his defense against takedowns. 

The former Heavyweight champ stated, “It’s a crazy division…because you can’t hold on to the championship. Everybody’s so good – so, can Sean O’Malley be that guy? Can he be the guy that brings stability to this division?”

Cormier’s analysis concluded that while O’Malley faces formidable challenges from skilled wrestlers and high-level strikers – his impressive display at UFC 292 solidified his status as a true superstar in the making.

He concluded his remarks, declaring, “After watching him[O’Malley] defend takedowns in the way that he did – it’s hard to envision those guys just wrestling him… [But] it may take a high-level Striker if you’re going to beat Sean O’Malley. I mean – I don’t know man! The guy is as impressive as they come, and tonight – he became a real superstar…”

As Sean O’Malley’s star continues to rise, the UFC Bantamweight division is set for an exciting saga. Moreover, with the support of fans and followers – O’Malley’s journey as a champion promises to captivate fans and redefine the landscape of the sport. What do you think? Who will be ‘Sugar’s next target? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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