Sean O'Malley ends the suspense and predicts who will be his next opponent in the UFC

Sean O'Malley with the bantamweight belt (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Amid several statements about possible opponents, Sean O'Malley Finally, he shows that he has decided on his next step in the UFC. Current bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg), the North American wanted to face Ilia Topuria for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg.) next, but after fans protested against it, 'Sugar' ruled out a duel against the Georgian for now.

“Merab (Dvalishvili) is next. Merab is the next fucking thing. Your wish will be granted. Many people said I was running away from him. I'm really not running away from that guy. I like this fight, I have several ways to win. I'm looking forward to this fight. I didn't run away, but it was a fight that didn't move me. Now is the right moment. It's like a rematch with 'Chito' (Marlon Vera) the time will come,” O’Malley said on his podcast.

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Without avoiding an atmosphere of rivalry, Sean sent a message to the next challenger.

“Merab is next. Be careful what you wish for, friend,” he concluded.

Merab (center) with jacket by S. O'Malley (left) during face-off with A. Sterling (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Former rivals, O'Malley and Dvalishvili created enmity at the time 'Sugar' faced aljamain sterling by the rooster belt. On that occasion, Merab stole the American's jacket after the star got distracted while facing 'Funk Master' in the octagon. Since then, the Georgian has sought to find his training partner.