While OMalley is focused on his approaching battle versus Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 252, and Garbrandt is now formally moving down to flyweight for a shot at the 125-pound title, the outspoken former Contender Series winner absolutely enjoyed the back-and-forth war of words.
Regard or not, OMalley simply feels like he would be a stylistic headache for Garbrandt if the UFC ever matched them up.
The Ohio local has mentioned numerous times that he was a UFC champion when he was 25 years of ages while OMalley is simply now beginning to split the leading 15 rankings at the very same age.
In reality, OMalley doesnt really believe Garbrandt was angling for a fight but rather simply the attention that accompanies his drawing power these days.
” Then I knock out Eddie [Wineland] and he knocks out [Raphael] Assuncao however like I said, I think I said it on a podcast a few days ago, I appreciate Cody a lot. He got knocked out not as soon as, not twice, he got knocked out 3 times in a row and after that he returns and combats a ruffian like Assuncao and he finished the job.”
” I believe Ive remained in his head,” OMalley stated. “I believe he most likely saw my fight with Jose Quinonez due to the fact that we didnt have any beef at that time but I wager he was thinking Im going to avoid that battle at that time.
It does not appear that will be an issue any time soon with Garbrandt taking a stab at ending up being a two-division champion with his flyweight title battle now set up in November, but OMalley will gladly revisit the subject when the time is right.
Ahead of his flyweight title fight against Deiveson Figueiredo being validated this previous week, the former bantamweight champ had teased a move down to 125 pounds for that exact opportunity. OMalley countered with a running emoji as if to state Garbrandt was getting away the bantamweight division after they both made outstanding knockouts at UFC 250 and after that discussed the possibility of taking on down the roadway.
” I think he sees that fight, Im long, Im tall, Im precise, I throw directly punches, he throws hooks. He dont want that fight.”
” I believe he sees that battle, Im long, Im tall, Im precise, I throw straight punches, he throws hooks. Hes 5 3.” Im 6 4.” He dont desire that battle.”
For all the bad blood shared in between the fighters, OMalley sees Garbrandts reaction as absolutely nothing more than advertising bluster that shows hes already got the attention of the upper echelon of the bantamweight division whether they desire to confess or not.
Sean OMalley already considers himself the most talked-about bantamweight on the whole UFC lineup, which is why hes not amazed at all that he got Cody Garbrandts attention simply recently.
” Theres regard there 100 percent but I just think my skillset versus his skillset, I beat him,” OMalley stated. “Thats what it comes down to and clearly not scared to reveal how I feel about that fight.
Garbrandt has actually differed with OMalley touting himself as the future of the bantamweight division prior to hes dealt with the finest fighters in the weight class.
That triggered a string of messages exchanged between OMalley and Garbrandt on social networks.
” Hes just fuming headed, and undoubtedly if somebody talks crap, hes going to talk crap back. It just exercised good.”
” I do not think he wishes to fight me,” OMalley informed MMA Fighting when inquired about Garbrandt. “I might be a little prejudiced … I do not think Cody wishes to combat me.
Assuncao but like I said, I think I said it on a podcast the other day, I respect Cody a lot. He got knocked out not when, not twice, he got knocked out three times in a row and then he comes back and battles a tough man like Assuncao and he got the job done.”
