Am I crazy to think that Sean will make quick work of Merab?

[TerraRayzing]

The closer this fight gets, the more I think that Sean will find a quick knock out. I picked Sterling to win against Sean and was proven wrong as I thought one take down from Aljo and it was game over. O'Malley avoided that but with Merab, even if he gets taken down, it's not game over. He will get up, everyone gets up against Merab and while he chains takedowns really well, I feel that's hard to do against a striker who moves like O'Malley.
Every opponent that Merab wrestle fucked stood in front of him. Cejudo moved around in the first round and gave him problems but as soon as he stopped doing that, Merab overpowered him. I don't think Sean will stop his movement and we've seen Merab hurt before and O'Malley is the hardest hitter in the division likely.
Am I crazy?

 

[Dirty Frank]

A knockout, which is O'Malley's only route to success outside of a decision win, can come anytime.
Sure.

 

[nonoob]

You're not crazy at all. O'Malley will catch him early and put him down and out.

 

[Laheys'Liquorland]

No because Rainbow guy is as legit as it gets. It's about time people look past the look and respect the skill.

 

[DOMMA]

I'm thinking Merab mauls Sean via relentless wrestling and multiple TDs and ground and pound....new champ via decision.

 

[burningspear]

Never fall in love with the KO.

 

[Substance Abuse]

It comes down to Sean's ability to dictate distance, pivot off while moving back and not backing solely into the cage and if Merab isn't reckless enough to shoot into a knee or catch a counter coming in. I'm leaning 55/45% SOM.

We all know the path to victory for both.

 

[Jose Beehive]

I think it's the most likely outcome too, Sean manages distance really well and that quick right hand will fold Merab imo.. That said, I hope i'm wrong and Sean gets taken down 59 times, WAR MERAB!

 

[Conor Strickland]

You're not crazy at all, Sherbro. Welcome to the suga show

 

[TerraRayzing]

No because Rainbow guy is as legit as it gets. It's about time people look past the look and respect the skill.

Same. I was already a fan but he has become of my faves right now, especially after the Chito win. Very few fighters can sustain a beatdown for 5 rounds and O'Malley did it. Big kudos.

I'm thinking Merab mauls Sean via relentless wrestling and multiple TDs and ground and pound....new champ via decision.

He can definitely wrestle him but maul? Merab doesn't maul people, he overwhelms them and I feel with a guy as quick and elusive as Sean, it won't be easy.

 

[Portland8242]

Not crazy at all. Merab is quite sloppy on the feet and is there to be hit.

The gameplan for Merab is likely to secure that first takedown quick and stick to Sean like glue.

 

[KhabibPink]

The closer this fight gets, the more I think that Sean will find a quick knock out. I picked Sterling to win against Sean and was proven wrong as I thought one take down from Aljo and it was game over. O'Malley avoided that but with Merab, even if he gets taken down, it's not game over. He will get up, everyone gets up against Merab and while he chains takedowns really well, I feel that's hard to do against a striker who moves like O'Malley.
Every opponent that Merab wrestle fucked stood in front of him. Cejudo moved around in the first round and gave him problems but as soon as he stopped doing that, Merab overpowered him. I don't think Sean will stop his movement and we've seen Merab hurt before and O'Malley is the hardest hitter in the division likely.
Am I crazy?

Nah it ain’t really farfetched, Merab doesn’t finish fights and Merab has been hit by other guys, thats a lot of time for O’malley to find Merab‘s chin

 

[TerraRayzing]

You're not crazy at all, Sherbro. Welcome to the suga show

Cheers. I've been a supporter since DWCS tbh and I'm a big fan now. Favorite bantamweight on the roster.

 

[dominion]

Not crazy at all. But the way merab held on to Aldo for dear life, you know he has no shame nor intent to actually fight. I'm pretty sure his strategy for this fight is to sniff that crotch exclusively. And he's very good at it.

 

[SuperNerd]

It would be awesome if he batters Merab for 4 rounds, then finishes him.

 

[TerraRayzing]

Not crazy at all. But the way merab held on to Aldo for dear life, you know he has no shame nor intent to actually fight. I'm pretty sure his strategy for this fight is to sniff that crotch exclusively. And he's very good at it.

Still salty af about that (and the TJ title shot at UFC 280) Merab held Aldo against the cage for three fucking rounds.

 

[eighterumg5]

I'm thinking Merab mauls Sean via relentless wrestling and multiple TDs and ground and pound....new champ via decision.

That would awesome to watch

 

[sdpdude9]

I can absolutely see O’Malley walking Merab into a big counter pretty early. I see him dictating early, using his footwork to mitigate the pressure, and picking Merab apart at range. The problem is if he doesn’t find that big shot that puts Merab down, Merab will not stop and I can see him tiring and eventually overwhelming him. It’s a very interesting clash of styles where both seem to have pretty clear paths to victory.

 

[TriangleMonkey]

Here’s to hoping Sean gets put through a heavy wash-cycle for 5x 5min

I prob won’t even watch this fight tbh

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

I hate this fight for making me root for Sean