Regardless of being on the shedding aspect of a dominating efficiency at UFC 306, Sean O’Malley is not prepared to simply accept the defeat.
The occasion on the Las Vegas Sphere was a fantastically crafted murals, all centered across the historical past of fight sports activities in Mexico. ‘Suga’ was given the distinction of headlining the pay-per-view, however did not look his typical self as he was pummeled by Merab Dvalishvili for 25 minutes.
Whereas most together with the judges gave Dvalishvili the unanimous determination victory, Sean O’Malley believes in any other case.
Heading to social media within the days following his loss, O’Malley disputed the end result. After rewatching the battle, the fan-favorite claimed to have received three rounds and has set plans into movement for his subsequent title protection.Â
“Spherical 1. I received that spherical 100%,” O’Malley stated. “Based mostly on harm, that is my spherical.”
“Spherical 2 [definitely] misplaced. Took little or no harm, although.”
Spherical 1. I received that spherical 100%!! Based mostly on harm that’s my spherical.
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) September 19, 2024
Spherical 2 def misplaced. Took little or no harm tho
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) September 19, 2024
“Spherical 3 was nearer than spherical 1 for my part. My spherical. Up 2-1 going into spherical 4.”
“Spherical 4 [was] Merabs spherical for positive. 2-2 going into the fifth.”
Spherical 3 was nearer than spherical 1 for my part. My spherical. Up 2-1 going into spherical 4
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) September 19, 2024
Spherical 4 Merabs spherical for positive. 2-2 going into the fifth
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) September 19, 2024
“Spherical 5 I received. I’m the champ. God is sweet. 1, 3, 5 rounds I received. Defending [the] belt in opposition to Umar in Vegas June/July.”
Spherical 5 I received .I’m the champ. God is sweet. 1,3,5 spherical I received. Defending belt in opposition to Umar in Vegas June/July.
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) September 19, 2024
Associated: UFC 306 Highlights: Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili
Whereas O’Malley’s scorecard reads in another way, the final consensus agree with Merab Dvalishvili getting his hand raised on the evening.
Although, surprisingly sufficient, the previous champion was only one spherical away from retaining his title.
Sean O’Malley was awarded the third and fifth spherical on two judges scorecards, that means he was only one clear spherical away from remaining the UFC bantamweight champion.
The 29-year-old will now look to get well from his surgical procedure scheduled for October earlier than making a return to the octagon.Â
Tim Welch — Sean O’Malley’s buddy and head coach — listed a number of names he’d like O’Malley to fulfill within the cage as soon as he’s again to 100%.