Sean O'Malley is in the third main card fight of a PPV? Sage/Page redux?

[Phisher]

http://www.ufc.ca/event/UFC-222?f1=Sean-O-Malley&f2=Andre-Soukhamthath

This dude is 23, totally unrefined and just went life and death with a journeyman in his UFC debut. Now, he's facing a guy that I had to look up on fight finder in a match up that should be on the Fight Pass portion of a Fight Night.

Yeah, I know that UFC 222 is a shitty card that fell apart after Holloway dropped out, but this kid has no business on a PPV main card.

Why does Dana keep doing this shit over and over again? The guy has a hard on for pushing unproven gimmick fighters while shitting on (or completely ignoring) established contenders/champions.

 

[MadDogMahoney]

I think maybe they hope for it to be a good stand and bang bout. Good for casuals and most hardcores.

Edit: Just looked at the card and there are 3 bouts on the main that are less deserving.

 

[Bboy]

I'm assuming this is a Calvin Kattar/Shane Burgos situation where both are relatively unknown but the bout promises to be entertaining as hell. Both dudes will most likely stand and trade the whole time.

 

[ritchest_eva]

It’s cuz this dude will slug it out and it’ll be a fun fight he’s flashy and young. I think he has some potential time will tell how good he’ll be but who else on that card is worth anything over them haha it’s a crap card

 

[tjnickels]

I like O' Malley. He's from my home state, and has an exciting stand up game. I have only seen like 4 fights from him, but he looks promising (haven't seen a whole lot of his ground game.)

With that said, Dana is horrible at picking out talent. He seems to usually only sign people (on looking for a fight or DWTNCS) who produce flashy knockouts, and will mug for a camera. I understand that from a business side, but too often his picks come and lose.

 

[MadDogMahoney]

It’s cuz this dude will slug it out and it’ll be a fun fight he’s flashy and young. I think he has some potential time will tell how good he’ll be but who else on that card is worth anything over them haha it’s a crap card

Frankie vs. Ortega.

 

[ArmenianAssasin]

Asian sensation is a live dog

+250 plus in some places

Guy Is a legit striker should probably be 3-0 in UFC ( 2-1 at worst ) and finally let his hands go against Saunders and finished him

 

[cornrow]

You gotta try and build some stars at some point.

 

[ritchest_eva]

Frankie vs. Ortega.

Yaaaa that’s the comain Sean isn’t the comain lol what other fight down the card should be over Sean fight at 3 none really might as well hype up this kid and see what he’s got

 

[MadDogMahoney]

Yaaaa that’s the comain Sean isn’t the comain lol what other fight down the card should be over Sean fight at 3 none really might as well hype up this kid and see what he’s got

You asked what was worth anything over them. I answered. I gave you The Answer.

 

[MrPilg0r]

Irish last name, CHECK. Stupid chest tattoo, CHECK

 

[JonnyboyATL]

Nothing new. They did the same with Calvillo and her first two fights. Kalindra Faria and Mara Romero Borella got the Main Card treatment too.

It's new. I like it. Like Boxing, it's a good way to showcase younger fighters. Plus they are less likely to pullout and ruin the Main Card like an aging vet would and usually does.

 

[McGeezle]

Asian sensation is a live dog

+250 plus in some places

Guy Is a legit striker should probably be 3-0 in UFC ( 2-1 at worst ) and finally let his hands go against Saunders and finished him

Sanders*. Everyone finishes Saunders and Jouban will do the same

 

[ArmenianAssasin]

Sanders*. Everyone finishes Saunders and Jouban will do the same

Wrong Guy / Not even close to the same weight class -- Luke Sanders not Ben Saunders

Im referring to Luke Sanders Who was 11-1 and had never been finished by strikes

He dropped Perez 3x too --- O'Malley striking defense hasn't looked that guy at +250 good value on Andre

 

[sabretitan]

Why do you care . Bitch bitch bitch lol

 

[Franc Mittelo]

Jon Jones was UFC champ at 23 years old in the LHW division. All these young fighters really put Jon Jones' GOATness in perspective.

 

[YOLOGOGOPLATA]

The dude has nice hands, but that's about it... and his body doesn't exactly give me confidence that he's ready for the grind of a pro MMA career... 5'11/135? come on son

 

[Kenny Powerth]

http://www.ufc.ca/event/UFC-222?f1=Sean-O-Malley&f2=Andre-Soukhamthath

This dude is 23, totally unrefined and just went life and death with a journeyman in his UFC debut. Now, he's facing a guy that I had to look up on fight finder in a match up that should be on the Fight Pass portion of a Fight Night.

Yeah, I know that UFC 222 is a shitty card that fell apart after Holloway dropped out, but this kid has no business on a PPV main card.

Why does Dana keep doing this shit over and over again? The guy has a hard on for pushing unproven gimmick fighters while shitting on (or completely ignoring) established contenders/champions.

I was wondering the same. I recently saw a interview with Dana where he was hyping up the card and he mentioned the Cyborg and O’Malley fights before he mentioned Ortega and Frankie.

 

[jm814]

Why do people still complain about stuff like this? The ufc owners are in it to make money. Of course they're gonna push guys that have a personality and that fans might get behind. I'm sure if he fails to perform he won't be on too many more main cards

 

[McGeezle]

Wrong Guy / Not even close to the same weight class -- Luke Sanders not Ben Saunders

Im referring to Luke Sanders Who was 11-1 and had never been finished by strikes

He dropped Perez 3x too --- O'Malley striking defense hasn't looked that guy at +250 good value on Andre

Yeh that's what I just said