Regardless of struggling a one-sided unanimous choice defeat in opposition to arch-rival, Merab Dvalishvili over the course of final weekend in the primary occasion of Noche UFC, former divisional titleholder, Sean O’Malley has boldy claimed that upon rewatching, he ought to have been awarded a call win over the Georgian.
O’Malley, a former undisputed bantamweight champion, headlined the promotion’s monumental occasion on the Las Vegas Sphere over the course of final weekend, struggling a unanimous judging (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) loss in opposition to Tbilisi grappling and wrestling ace, Dvalishvili within the pair’s grudge title battle.
And initially claiming he had come up quick regardless of promising a devastating knockout win over the Serra-Longo MMA staple, O’Malley has accomplished an entire 180, claiming he had watched his battle with Dvalishvili round-by-round — gifting himself a call win, earlier than claiming he ought to obtain his title once more — and defend it in opposition to Umar Nurmagomedov in the summertime of subsequent 12 months.
“I’M BACKKKK,” Sean O’Malley posted on his Instagram account. “AND STILL. Rewatch the battle. 1,3,5 I received. It’s a must to beat the champ to be the champ. God if feels GOOOOOD!! Thanks guys. Can’t wait to defend my belt once more.”
“Spherical 1, I received that spherical 100%!!” Sean O’Malley posted on his official X account.
“Spherical 2, def misplaced. Took little or no harm tho.”
“Spherical 3 was nearer than spherical 1 for my part. My spherical. Up 2-1 going into spherical 4.”
“Spherical 4 Merab’s spherical for certain. 2-2 going into the fifth.”
“Spherical 5 I received. I’m the champ. God is nice. 1,3,5 spherical I received. Defending belt in opposition to Umar in Vegas June/July.”
“UNDEFEATED!!!”
“AND STILL!!!”
Sean O’Malley declares himself champion, argues case for win
Moreover, Montana striker, O’Malley known as fo himself to be reinstated because the undisputed bantamweight gold holder, declaring himself because the championship holder as soon as extra.
“Whether or not you hate me or love me, rewatch that battle, flip the commentary off and inform me I didn’t win that battle…” Sean O’Malley posted. “I’m the champ, I received! I’m the champ, the place’s my belt!”
