The new UFC Bantamweight champion ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley has confirmed that his return will be in early 2024. O’Malley is coming off his incredible championship bout against Aljamain Sterling. His return was suspected to be in this December however the UFC higher ups clearly had other plans.
UFC fans just simply can’t get enough of the new bantamweight champion. It is no wonder then that we have all been anticipating Sean O’Malley’s triumphant return. However we are going to have to wait until next year. After his incredible knockout of Aljamain Sterling, the ‘Suga’ show called out the one man who has a win over him. Sean O’Malley vs Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera was suspected to take place this December however the UFC had different plans for UFC 296 as the long awaited welterweight bout between Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington has taken center stage over O’Malley.
Sean O’Malley Talks on the Joe Rogan Experience.
On a recent appearance on the famous Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Sean O’Malley gave us some insight into what is happening with his UFC return. ‘I really, really did truly want to fight in December. Like when I called out ‘Chito’ in December, but I talked to UFC and they kind of already had plans. They were trying to get Colby and Leon together. I asked them (the UFC)- they want me to main event my own show, which i think it’s f*****g dope.
He continued; ‘I’m down with that. I think UFC 300 is in April. That would be a sweet card to be on, but again, they’re not going (to want me as a main event). I’m going to guess (I’ll fight) before that, before UFC 300.’
Quotes via LowKick MMA
Sean O’Malley currently is one of the biggest stars in the UFC. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the UFC higher ups date the first card of the year with O’Malley’s name all over the poster. However his first fight of 2024 and as a champion, could be against the only man that has beaten him, Marlon Vera. Who do you think wins out of Sean O’Malley vs Marlon Vera? Let us know in the comments below!
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