This weekend, Sean O’Malley will step into the UFC Octagon for the biggest fight in his MMA career. In a matter of a year, O’Malley jumped from the #11 spot straight into a title shot. Ever since his face-off with champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288, fans are hyped to see how this battle will end.

Moreover, there has been immense back-and-forth between the two talented fighters. Right from the beginning, ‘Sugar’ has showcased nothing but confidence stepping into the title fight. Recently, he appeared in an interview with ESPN MMA, where he delved deep into his preparation for this bout.

Sean O’Malley reveals a significant weakness of Aljamain Sterling!

Talking about his approach to the fight against Sterling, O’Malley pointed out one big disadvantage ‘Funk Master’ will have in the cage. He shared his thoughts on Aljamain Sterling’s weight-cutting approach. Acknowledging the champ’s history of significant weight cuts, O’Malley noted that Sterling’s naturally larger frame, around 165-170 pounds compared to O’Malley’s 155 pounds, causes a more intensive weight-cutting process.

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“He’s cutting a lot of weight. There’s no secret, he’s always cut a lot of weight. He’s just a big guy, he probably walks around 165-170. I walk around 155.” he said. “Like he’s naturally a bigger guy um so he’s gonna have to cut more weight,” he added.

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Moreover, he speculated that this rigorous weight cut will impact Sterling’s chin’s resilience, implying potential vulnerabilities. “I know that’s going to affect his chin,” he said. This candid insight adds an intriguing dimension to their upcoming clash.

A first-round KO for O’Malley?

Going further into the discussion of how the fight is going to go, O’Malley made an interesting prediction. ‘Sugar’ expressed confidence in his striking ability, stating that he effectively targets opponents’ chins. Further, this results in numerous first-round knockouts or knockdowns.

“I find people’s chins, I knock a lot of people out in the first round or at least drop them in the first round,” he said. This self-assured declaration underscores O’Malley’s belief in his skill set as a proficient striker. Going into his first title shot, the 28-year-old is oozing confidence in every way. Do you think Sean O’Malley can get it done? Or will the ‘Funk Master’ stop him? Comment your opinions below.

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