Sean O’Malley has Ilia Topuria ’s respect. Bantamweight champion O’Malley called out featherweight champ Topuria after he battered Marlon Vera at UFC 299 in March. Topuria dismissed the callout , telling O’Malley to focus on Merab Dvalishvili first. Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) hasn’t minced his words when it comes to many UFC fighters, but surprisingly had some nice things to say about O’Malley (18-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC). He recognizes “The Suga Show’s” star power and skills. “He’s doing a great, amazing job,” Topuria told Sportskeeda of O’Malley
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Ilia Topuria praises ‘showman’ Sean O’Malley: ‘I like him, he’s doing a great job’ – MMA Junkie