Sean O’Malley may be facing a step up in competition, but he doesn’t see the outcome being any different from his recent performances. O’Malley (12-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) faces Marlon Vera at UFC 252 on Aug. 15, which is expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Since returning from a two-year layoff in March, the undefeated O’Malley has shined, scoring two first-round knockouts over Jose Quinonez and Eddie Wineland in the span of three months. He has made quick work of his last two opponents, making it look easy, but O’Malley expects Vera to be a little more durable than his recent opposition. “He’s a decent striker, black belt in jiu-jitsu – he’s definitely the toughest opponent to date, and that’s what I wanted,” O’Malley told MMA Junkie.
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