Can O'Malley stuff Aljo's TDs?

I don't think that will be a big factor.
That would be a stupid decision to waste a ton of energy trying to stuff takedowns knowing that no matter what he does, if Aljo has a hold of him, he takes him down.
It will be a matter of movement, trying to capizalize on Aljo's mistakes in the striking department and being dangerous on his back.
 
I think Sean getting taken down will be a given, so it'll prob be more about if he can get back up w/o giving Aljo opportunities to get to his back.

It seems like a big ask since we haven't seen enough of Sean's full skillset to have confidence about what he can do against a master backpack, so I expect Aljo to do his thing. But I'm seeing two ways an O'malley win would look if he pulls it off:

1) Catches him on the feet

2) Manages to keep himself safe enough in grappling exchanges to stick around and see what he can do if Aljo gasses late in the fight. Aljo admits himself that he slows down, so maybe there's a universe where Sean gives enough resistance for Aljo to gas then comes on strong for the finish or steals a round early then wins the last few vs a tired Aljo

I just hope it's competitive and not Aljo getting to his back at will
 
Forget about even stuffing takedowns, can he make sure to not expose his back in any way while defending the takedowns?
 
I hate Aljo, but I don't think Omalley is the guy to beat him. I hope I'm wrong though. After all, I thought Cejudo would kill him and look at what happened
 
Ares Black said:
Seems unlikely.

I think the real question is if he can get back up.
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Or can he do damage early in the round. Every round starts on the feet and he could easy catch up trying to take him down.

I think once down it will just be survival. Aljo is hard to get off you for the best in the division let alone someone with a weakness.
 
Just seems like the Sandhagen match up, maybe Sean is a better striker but he’s probably not as good on the ground.

Aljo gets a hold of him I’d think he goes to work and gets it done pretty easily
 
OleBuffalo said:
I think Sean getting taken down will be a given, so it'll prob be more about if he can get back up w/o giving Aljo opportunities to get to his back.

It seems like a big ask since we haven't seen enough of Sean's full skillset to have confidence about what he can do against a master backpack, so I expect Aljo to do his thing. But I'm seeing two ways an O'malley win would look if he pulls it off:

1) Catches him on the feet

2) Manages to keep himself safe enough in grappling exchanges to stick around and see what he can do if Aljo gasses late in the fight. Aljo admits himself that he slows down, so maybe there's a universe where Sean gives enough resistance for Aljo to gas then comes on strong for the finish or steals a round early then wins the last few vs a tired Aljo

I just hope it's competitive and not Aljo getting to his back at will
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Good Analysis!
Arguably, if Sean can angle out and consistently work the body when Aljo closes the distance, then it’s a definite possibility.

Either way, good stuff from you!
 
Sean will be wearing a backpack within 2 mins.
 
Buff said:
This is going to be a great test of Sean's footwork... Aljo doesn't really have many options apart from getting inside, and Sean's a really good sniper - he could wall just pick Aljo off if he doesn't get silly with the spinning shit...
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I think leg kicks from Aljo are going to be a big factor in this fight.
 
I honestly feel like this is going to be one way traffic. Aljo has come into his own and has proven all The haters wrong so far. He will be significantly stronger than O’Malley and will take his back and strangle him IMO. Always hoping for a good fight though!
 
Don't think so. And Aljo is the type of dude who will literally not throw a single punch in the fight just to piss everyone off. Win just by takedown, control, sub.
 
This is a bad matchup for Omalley tbh. Aljo should be a heavy favorite in this just due to the styles. Still, it always starts standing and it will be interesting until the takedowns happen, but i expect him to be down in 30-60 seconds at the start of each round.
 
I wonder how many fence and gloves grabs he’ll get this fight? Those will sure help.
Or
Maybe he’ll act his way to victory? People forget O’Malley is capable of Oscar worthy performances as well when things aren’t going his way.

either way the UFC won’t let their rainbow colored cash cow lose, they put to much in manufacturing his way to where he is.
 
jitzmonkey said:
Good Analysis!
Arguably, if Sean can angle out and consistently work the body when Aljo closes the distance, then it’s a definite possibility.

Either way, good stuff from you!
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Thanks man!

As far as how you see the fight actually going, what are you thinking?
 
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