Sean O’Malley talks UFC 299 win vs. Marlon Vera, callout of Ilia Topuria | ESPN MMA
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- čas přidán 8. 03. 2024
- Sean O’Malley speaks with Megan Olivi backstage at UFC 299 after defending his bantamweight title against Marlon Vera. Suga discusses his post-fight callout of featherweight champ Ilia Topuria.
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Not enough people are talking about omally vs sandhagen
Of course they are. Even omalley has said many times that will be a huge fight sooner than later. Sandhagen just has to wait his turn. Its a shame they gave him umar. Think cory is too seasoned for him at this stage, but it would suck if he loses and has to climb back to title contention.
Because that fight is way of probably not going to happen any time soon
@@jaseallenson316exactly my thoughts. if he didn't get injured in his last fight, which he still won by UD, he would've probably had a title shot right now. despite winning through adversity with that injury, it just didn't look good and felt "unacceptable" by the fans and matchmakers. me personally, i think you have to honor his work still. he put on a masterclass vs chito, who just got obliterated by o'malley. the only thing that saved chito tonight was his tough brick chin.
i would rather see corey vs o'malley next.
sean is trying to make the most money asap and then bounce and dabble in boxing. that's clearly his trajectory, the "conor" route. whether we like it or not, each fighter approaches the fight game differently.
Been calling for this fight for YEARS
Suga KO's that bore.
One of the best strikers we've ever seen. So fast, crisp, accurate. Works the body, great kicks on top of his great striking defense.
Yan outstruck him
@in33d2floss7 no you're wrong
@@in33d2floss7not really but nice try
Yan is an incredible striker too. And he didn't outstruck him, it was very competitive.@@in33d2floss7
@@in33d2floss7Most experts say yan won that fight. All the fan boys below are brown nosing
The fight was basically O’Malley vs a Punching Bag.. Impressive performance by the champ 🔥
ducking merab
@@georgedzagania9744 literally said he's ok with it if merab is next you little goof, how is that ducking it was his first title defense 🤡
@@georgedzagania9744 wannabe actor 😂😂
chito should never have gotten the shot, congrats to sean on a beating a non-contender
@shanebluebutterfly this was the 4th or 5th best ppv of all time behind mcgregor fights. It was for a reason idiot. Everyone who has followed the story appreciated the rematch. And next is probably Merab or Illia so can't complain.
merab is only person in ufc who defeated 3 former champs back to back before getting title shot so none in ufc deserves championship fight more than merab who has biggest winning streak in bantamweight
Yeah, he is gonna get it. I imagine omalley has some injuries to deal with & they mos def wont rush their golden boy back if its not in best interest, so merab better stay patient. And they 10000% better not let omalley fight topuria next. Im a huge omalley fan, but that might make me stop watching all together. One title defense & move up when there is a more than deserving contender. Colbys ridiculous 3rd title shot, the way they are dogging belal already has me gettn close. The ufc loses more & more integrity w/each event. Its becoming strictly a popularity contest. Its to the point they may as well stop wasting time putting out rankings & sign a bunch of influencers.
@@jaseallenson316 he should fight merab that why he gets so much hate. Man just win over number 6 and want to duck merab had free money fighting ilia and wait until.merab is 35 . Fake champ! Proof me wrong!!
@@georgedzagania9744fake champ? Your forgetting he beat probably the best bantamweight of all time … aljo , and knocked him out didn’t win by Ud
Hater
If I'm Merab I'm not signing anything BUT a title shot. It's time to make the fight
@@luluboxingtv28801 fight doesn’t prove anything. If he beats Merab he is legit champ
The sound from that knee on chito was horrendous.
Was chito injured from that
@@4ener_ he got gash under his eye might need stiches but he took that like a champ
Such a masterpiece. Took out the frustration of the "loss" years back & put it into those 5 rounds.
Dang. Tell us when you're done zipping up his fly. O'Malley is a clown.
@BineyT you meant to say O'Malley is the champ. You Chito truthers were talking wild😂😂 he would have rather been slept 2 minutes in then to get outclassed so bad he will never see gold.
He is, but to say he didn't lose the previous fight is just doing some work on your knees.
Idk why u fan boys just can't accept his first loss... Why put quotations around it like it didn't happen 😂😂😂
@@citrus2731he’s talking about his last fight with chito goofy
Made chito his punching bag for 25 straight minutes.talking about distance management and footwork, Masterclass from O'Malley.
Chito "I block punches with my face" Vera
He is so much slower than many strikers. He does the best with the gifts he was given.
Nothing wrong of Chito with having the same defense as Nate, Tony, Vettori and Ortega other than losing important fights.
The Crimson Chin
Sean was just too fast for him
He was looking like his daughter...
I love his disappointment in not getting the finish. The guy is still hungry. Most champs nowadays rest on their laurels.
pillow hands
That's what makes him a huge inspiration. Thank you for bringing this up.
@@kingdavid5932 he has KO'd the majority of his opponents.
Literally one of the sports most powerful punchers 😂@@kingdavid5932
I love how everyone was a suga fan, switched to chito mid way, and then now everyone’s back to suga
Didnt happen
naa we are Merab fans
Fair-weather fans
Or, vice versa
@@kingdavid5932 Merab belongs in Lord of the Rings, that dwarf looking mofo.
He doesnt deserve a title shot 😆
This guy is elite
He is elite by ducking Merab since 2018
@@georgedzagania9744 merab is boring, nobody buys that ppv.
@@georgedzagania9744he said in the post fight he’d fight Merab if that’s what the fans want. You delusional or just jealous?
@@travisf7818 we will see if he will
If anyone can beat merab it's Sean by ko real talk, he got rocked by Henry
Sean had him on the ROPES. Never seen chito retreat like that. Me and my dad thought he was done for a few times.
Sean had him hurt with that shot to the eye. Chito kept covering up against the fence, thought the KO was coming.
Vera fought like an amateur. Counter strikes were there all night. Sean's head was ripe for the taking but Vera shelled up like a pansy and couldn't pull the trigger
That knee was brutal I can’t believe Chito didn’t go to sleep
So wholesome that you watched it with your dad. I hope hes well
@@helicoptergunship…
Sean O’Malley is a monster. Very clinical performance. Congratulations 🎉
I'd love to see him fight Artem Lobov in his prime.
GOAT
Artem takes that easy
artem has 5 inch arms..
@@mehridinHe made my girlfriend squeal, it's enough. Make it happen.
In artem lobov's prime, he was a regular dude
Chito "I ate those shots for your sins" Vera
🤪🤣
✝️🛐
Great job suga Sean! Such a humble dude you can just tell by the way he talks. Great man!
Dudes a sniper!
Sniper who choose to not fight merab since 2018
Chill. Vera isn't that good. He's a slow twitch fighter that will lose to anybody with volume striking
@@georgedzagania9744shut up and give the guy his props, you haters so annoying
@@kyleferguson3584 props for ducking real fight so u shut up moroon
kahbib would smesh u 😘 @@kyleferguson3584
Beautiful fight. So proud of you
Who has power, shot selection, footwork and speed. you can’t have them all. But he does
He should retire by the age of 34-35. Stuff like speed and footwork are the first to go at that age.
Conor Mcgregor, but both don't have wrestling and grappling. It'll probably be O'malley's demise as well. We'll see, I'm a fan of both.
@@sadworldwideO’Malley and Conor actually have great takedown defense but it’s good that O’Malley probably won’t save people like that . If he fights Illia and wins I’ll love to see Suga vs Max 💯
@@elyas4637 he's champ till 2035
@@lithium-qo5wz its way too early to say omalley has great takedown defense. Yan ragdolled him a few times(and he is far from an elite wrestler) & aljo only shot like twice. Stopping 2 takedowns in a fight, but also getting taken down relatively easily several times by yan, certainly doesnt qualify for great takedown defense. Point is, the jury is still definitely out.
The humble technician. Sean O'Malley!
Sean put out a great performance. Chito’s got incredible grit and willpower as well
Sean keeping a straight face through the pain. What a G.
Sean O’Malley is an amazing fighter and a great young man. Chito is hard AF taking those strikes and battling to the end. Great fight, gentleman!
I think we can all agree, whatever Dana saw in O’Malley, we all missed it. Dudes elite.
Not me. I knew. But I'm in the minority, I'm intelligent.
@@robovac3557 "i'm intelligent" there isn't a more moronic claim to be made, ever.
So many people didn't "miss it" 😂
DNT say we just say I'm because we don't agree
Half you guys are trying to get the most likes on being clowns and toxic turds. It's no wonder you don't see actual greatness
A lot of people think this guy isn’t a real fighter or whatever but the fact he’s not satisfied with a shutout on the scorecards shows that he’s got that championship mentality
Masterclass by Sean. The fact that he is a great and fast striker who is 5'11 at bantam weight is enough!! I really can't imagine anyone putting him away soon, except if someone could back him up and turn it to a dog fight like Chito did a few moments in 5 rounds! it is a shame that Chito didn't kick the gas until the 4th round, this is like his eternal flaw, I don't know when he will learn! hopefully this time. Congratz to Suga Sean even though I am not a fan.
Chito looked like Rocky Dennis after the fight was over.
Yooo not many know who that is but I do an I love it
Absolute masterclass
This guy is very good but Topuria is also a beast
agreed, think Topuria gets the win.
His defense is not that good. his offense amazing!
Suga Sean with a masterclass performance against Chito Vera 👏👏👏
Let’s go!! Welcome to the suga show🔥
Great performance by Suga Sean, but he should fight and beat Merab first before challenging for another belt at a heavier weight class
100000000%. Ive been a huge omalley fan from the jump, but if ufc lets him move up after one defense and with a more than deserving contender in merab, im done with ufc. The ridiculous 3rd colby title shot and how they are dogging belal already has me close to tapping. The lack of integrity is becoming beyond ridiculous. Like they should stop wasting time putting out rankings(cuz they only matter when its convienent for the ufcs best interest, mos def not integrity) and sign a bunch of influencers to the roster.
It will not happen. Dana and the UFC know Merab would smash O Malley, but Merab does is sell anything.
If Dana gives the chance to Merab, Ilia vs Sean will never happen, and that is a lot of money lost.
@@yumix77Sean would sleep Merab like Henry almost did.
@@porkerpete7722n merab ll beat him like peter Yan 😂
N merab ll beat him like peter Yan 😂@@porkerpete7722
we need Suga vs. Sandhagen please Dana, perfect matchup
TURNED CHITO INTO A PINYATA 😂 🎉
He did say that in the press conference
😅
Like he said he would.
Piñata
Ñ
Congrats Sean.. what a masterpiece. Figthing is the Irish blood.. ☘️
Sean O'Malley is the perfect example for future mixed martial artists in this regard; The way he describes his fights are just like evaluating an NBA game. Love the way he looks at the sport
Masterclass in striking!!! 💥
it wasnt a war, Chito was a punching bag for a masterclass striking.from Sean
Best performance ever by O'Malley! However, fighting Ilia would be a huge risk when you already have Merab. Ilia has perfect solid boxing to close the distance with combos and punch O'malley's lights out.
Because O'Malley will get ragdolled by merab for 5 rounds and Dana doesn't want that
@@omoplata10Merab would get slept, like Cejudo almost did
@@porkerpete7722 if merab wants to play stand up like his bestie aljo sure he'll get sniped but you know merab he'll shoot for the takedown from the get go. Sean barely could handle Petr Yan's wrestling let alone merab
Sean is just too good.
Omalley floats in the octagon. Beautiful footwork
I wanna see Max vs Suga if he goes to 45 and does his thing 💯
Not fair to Max. Max vs Ilia
It would look similar to this Mac would eat a lot of shots and Sean would win by decision
@@joshgualtier9765😂😂
This has me on board 100 percent this what I wanted to see amazing.
Welcome to the suga show 💜
Look how pissed he is that he didn’t finish chito 😂😂😂 probably the best bantamweight championship performance in ufc history! Elite mindset
The fact that he put on a master class, and is still so mad at himself 😂 what a hungry champ
Sean is a Pure martial artist. Chito is a warrior. Respect to both men.
Chito is a tuff guy he didn't lose actually just ran out of time blocking those knees n punches with his face
Ilia DESTROYS O'Malley! Worry about Merab first.
O’Malley vs ilia is next
5’7 man child with nothing but boxing. 🥱
@@Undefeated0-0nope 😂 Illia shut it down papa
@@toreworld5820say your new to the sport without saying your new to the sport 😂
Sean proved he is one of the best in the world with that performance.
Chito looked clueless and sacred in this fight
This kid becoming the champ is the best thing that has ever happened to this division. Just too big for the other bantamweights at 6.4 and 240 pounds cutting all the way down...
6”8 295 don’t cheat em
7'3 340
He's a great fighter.
Definitely deserves to be where he's at.
However, he is still a cringey cornball unfortunately.
@@cosmicbillyIzzy has made me numb to any cringe. Have not found anyone more cringe
12’12 6969
he looked amazing. chito is a bit too static. i'd love to see corey next
Cory is fighting umar isnt he?
Seans resilient mindset when he took the first L too chito is why he the champ now he believed in what he was saying the whole
O malley should fight his own contenders first
Good job Champ!
Does anyone know if Chito was injured at all ? That knee was insane
Props to both men.
O Malley a worthy champ, Chito as tough as fck.
This was outstanding performance by Sean O'Malley Marlon Chito Vera the indestructible man deserves part 3
malley is warrior! class act as always!
He should fight merab ilia will definately put his lights out masterful performance by the champ though.
“ I got a jet on the way home so I can stay out later” Ridiculous flex😂
Thats a real Champ calling out the best Topuria not cherry picking his opponents
My dawg
It’s funny how the rematch looked exactly like the first round minus the leg injury.
Yet people are surprised
If u can eat the punches and get a takedown hes finished. If you pressure him back he backs up and eats punches back. Chito had so many opportunities for takedowns and didnt try once knowing seans the better striker
Gotta get through Merab first. Chito shouldve never got the title shot.
Neither Merab, you turn down a title fight you should get moved to the back of the line
@@mr.mcbainbut he didn't want to fight his boyfriend😅
Merab is eating that same knee
@@zwergz1122 😂
@@mr.mcbainHe literally just beat Henry a former double champ, so he just moved to the front of the line. Stop trying to protect your boy.
ty
Knew it chito got nothing on the suga show
Chito reminds me of Woolley, can finish the fight anytime if they get going but just keep waiting
Can we have a Vera v Holloway no time limit fight?
My guy
doubt him now
What a performance 👏🏻 he was eating them feints chito didnt know what was coming sean was definitely 2 steps ahead all fight well done.
So happy for him. After a hard training camp he’ll get to enjoy his wife as well. Champion
Love how Sean’s pissed that he couldn’t get the finish.
Hey, Sean, you should fight Merab next!
I wanted Chito to win but OMalley was amazing. Hats off to him.
At the end of the fight, Chito looked like he had been a few hours in a makeup room, putting on prostetics for a Buffy the vampire slayer movie or something.
And still undefeated
Huh? He has 1 loss … amazing performance though !
@@JonathanGonzalez-jz4tdSean likes to say he's undefeated. That's what he means.
The Suga State Athletic Commission has spoken, undefeated, the first meeting has been stricken from the record!!
It hurts, but he has a loss.
@@Lewis_Tyou me his children glazing has spoken 😂 man got koed stop crying
Chito's chin is unreal, for better or worse 😅
Merab is next but i would've liked to see o'malley vs sandhagen :(
No merab vs sandhagen
Sandhagen can’t sell a fight
How is everyone not talking about Kyler Phillips right now!
LFGOOOOOO🎉🎉🎉🎉
Sean dogged him. All that talk from chito makes this hilarious. Was tired of watching him juice tht fluke win. Suga is a beast
Sanhagen might be the guy for sure.
Where the haters tho???
If Vera had just 10-15 seconds after that massive bomb to the solar plexus, it'd have been a different story. Crazy. Amazing fight.
SUGA VS ILIA...DANA THAT'S THE FIGHT TO MAKE..👌🤩
Suga would get folded!!!
Whatever..just want to see 2 ko artist go at it..@@Supermark3337
Yes and merab vs sandhagen
@@Supermark3337your nuts bro
ilia would dogwalk him
Dudes bummed he couldn't knock Chito out when he couldn't even knock out Chris Mutino who was making his UFC debut on short notice. Lol
Chito doesn't get going until the last round, frustrating to watch, he done the same vs Cory
Going the distance at that pace for 25 mins is arguably more impressive than getting a quick KO. Highly doubt they'd give him Topuria next when Merab is next in line.
He calls out topuria but i wanna see O'malley vs Aspinall
Omalley vs topuria sandhagen vs merab
Can’t lie Sean is the most entertaining champion rn imo
Didn’t get the finish everyone loves to see but honestly a 50-44 is just as impressive.
Merab did earn his shot but i think against Ilia would be more interesting fight then the stardnard strike vs wresler match up..
How did Chito fans think he would fight any different? The 1st fight proved he was gonna lose... 19-0 Suga!!
Can yall be happy 135 has an exciting champ
they're haters. gonna cry about merab until he gets sparked
Saucey , Swag , Ko power , Fighting iQ .
O’Malley is him