Sean O’Malley is all set to defend his UFC bantamweight title against challenger Merab Dvalishvili this weekend at UFC 306. The $20 million event is the biggest card in 2024, and UFC is trying everything possible to promote the fight. This includes intensive media days and interviews with internet personalities like Bobbi Althoff.
Ahead of UFC 306, Sean O’Malley is in good shape and was seen relaxing with his daughter in recent Embedded episodes. The American fighter recently got Mexico-inspired hair colors and seems fully focused. The confidence and humor were visible during O’Malley’s interview with Bobbi Althoff. During the conversation, O’Malley made a hilarious joke about weight cutting.
Just wanna let you know I’m cutting weight right now. Usually I’m like 6’2”, 6’3”.
Sean O’Malley via UFC 306 Embedded Episode 4
O’Malley continued the momentum by mentioning Ryan Garcia and revealed that he would knock out the boxing superstar. Garcia and Althoff had previously collaborated on a video that went viral on the internet. Garcia then dropped a bombshell, claiming that he allegedly kissed Althoff. Furthermore, he referred to the internet female personality as ‘my girl.’
The awkwardness between O’Malley and Althoff was palpable, but that has always been the theme of all of Althoff’s interviews. She has made podcasts with some big names, including Drake, Shaquille O’Neal, etc. In the latest interview, O’Malley also discussed his upcoming fight with Merab Dvalishvili and how he sees the fight going.
Sean O’Malley previews his fight with Merab Dvalishvili
Since the announcement of the fight, both Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley have been busy trolling each other online. Both fighters have had some hilarious skit wars, which kept the fight fans engaged in the rivalry. However, the energy started shifting towards serious animosity as the fight date came closer.
Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili (via Imago/X)O’Malley is currently in a red hot form and is expected to put on a striking masterclass. The sharpshooter plans to get a viral knockout and make the headlines.
The latest claim from O’Malley will come as surging high confidence ahead of the title defense. According to ‘Suga’, Dvalishvili has no idea of what’s coming for him at UFC 306.
He’s never been there with someone like me. The range is gonna be way different. I feel like it’s gonna be a rude awakening. I’m curious if he’s gonna come out calm and get knocked or come out rushing and get knocked out.
Sean O’Malley via Daniel Cormier’s YouTube channel
Top heavyweight Tom Aspinall recently pitched in and stated O’Malley’s fight IQ will be the deciding factor at UFC 306. Dvalishvili, on the other hand, believes anything can happen and he could potentially pull a switcheroo and knock out O’Malley. All the questions will finally be answered this Saturday inside the Las Vegas Sphere.
