Sean O’Malley is undefeated. Effectively, that’s based on the person himself.
The 27-year-old oozes confidence. From his colourful look to his highlight-reel knockouts, the bantamweight has grown right into a rising star within the UFC.
Sean O’Malley is scheduled to face UFC veteran Pedro Munhoz, who doesn’t agree along with his “undefeated” remarks.
The No. 13 ranked bantamweight has bounced again from his first official UFC loss which got here towards Marlon Vera in August 2020. He has gained his final three fights by defeating Raulian Paiva, Kris Moutinho, and Thomas Almeida.
O’Malley (15-1) has not been shy in expressing his “undefeated” rating regardless of having a blemish in his skilled MMA report. After his loss at UFC 252, he continued to say “unbeaten” standing by releasing merchandise that supported his statements.
He labeled Vera’s TKO win as a “licensed fluke” and credited a leg harm for his loss.
“Mentally I’m undefeated, I didn’t lose as a result of my expertise aren’t higher than this dude,” O’Malley mentioned on the IMPAULSIVE podcast. “The sugar state athletic fee known as it a no contest.”
Pedro Munhoz Disagrees
Chatting with MMA Fighting, Munhoz (19-7, 1 NC) believes O’Malley’s undefeated mindset is definitely insecurity.
“He’s from this new era that’s influenced by rappers on social media,” Munhoz mentioned, “so I imagine this picture of being undefeated is one thing that defines him as an individual and an athlete, nevertheless it’s ridiculous. I’m telling you, I feel that’s ridiculous. In the event you’re injured or not, if the battle was stopped or not, you misplaced, buddy.” H/T MMA Fighting.
Munhoz is at the moment ranked No. 9 on the earth at bantamweight. The São Paulo native is heading into his nineteenth UFC battle. He made his UFC debut in February 2014 and has fought the likes of Aljamain Sterling, Cody Garbrandt, and Frankie Edgar.
The 35-year-old is seeking to rebound from back-to-back losses that got here towards MMA legends Dominick Cruz and José Aldo. Munhoz’s final win was a rematch towards Jimmie Rivera in early 2021.
O’Malley has labeled Munhoz as “Prelim Pedro” main as much as their scrap. It is going to be O’Malley’s tenth UFC look.
The 2 will sq. off in Las Vegas throughout worldwide battle week at UFC 276. The occasion is headlined by UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Jared Cannonier. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Max Halloway will co-headline the occasion.
