Former UFC titlist Cody Garbrandt desires a confrontation with Sean O'Malley.
Lock in a Showdown
UFC's former lightweight champion, Cody "No Love" Garbrandt, lays out his concerted attempts to reclaim his title. On the cards for UFC on ESPN 69 in Atlanta, he's set to square off against the formidable Brazilian, Raoni Barcelos. Following the showdown, Garbrandt has his eye on a showdown with the boisterous Sean O'Malley:
"This battle promises to be a blockbuster, raking million-dollar PPVs. For now, my primary objective is to knock out Barcelos, and then, the pieces on the chessboard will fall neatly into place."
Garbrandt's last outing was in April 2021, when he was subdued by Deiveson Figueiredo in the second round. Meanwhile, O'Malley suffered a lost title rematch to Merab Dvalishvili over the weekend.
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Now, let's consider the facts (if you're into that). The bout between Garbrandt and Barcelos could be Garbrandt's last chance to make an impression in the bantamweight division, given its significance and the likelihood of a UFC review of his performance.[2][4]
Post-fight, Barcelos demanded a scrap with Rob Font, indicating his determination to advance in his career and target higher-ranked adversaries.[1][4] On the other hand, if Garbrandt decides to persist with fighting, he might need to revise his tactics and confront opponents who could help him recapture the fiery momentum within the division. O'Malley would make an intriguing contest, given his current position and popularity within the bantamweight division, although there's no concrete suggestion of such a dust-up in the data.[1]
In the UFC bantamweight division, Cody Garbrandt aims to incorporate mixed-martial-arts experts into his opponent roster, specifically seeking a showdown with Sean O'Malley after his scheduled bout against Raoni Barcelos. Bookmakers might be interested in predicting the outcome of Garbrandt's potential clash with O'Malley, given the latter's current standing and popularity within the division.
