Why Sean O’Malley is relieved Ilia Topuria ignored his callout after UFC 317 knockout
Sean O’Malley expressed awe at Ilia Topuria’s UFC 317 victory over Charles Oliveira, acknowledging Topuria’s elite status alongside figures like Jon Jones. O’Malley admitted relief that their previously discussed superfight never materialized, given Topuria’s dominant performance. Despite losing his bantamweight title, O’Malley is enthusiastic about a potential Topuria versus Paddy Pimblett matchup, highlighting the lightweight division’s evolving landscape.
Sean O’Malley expressed awe at Ilia Topuria’s UFC 317 victory over Charles Oliveira, acknowledging Topuria’s elite status alongside figures like Jon Jones. O’Malley admitted relief that their previously discussed superfight never materialized, given Topuria’s dominant performance. Despite losing his bantamweight title, O’Malley is enthusiastic about a potential Topuria versus Paddy Pimblett matchup, highlighting the lightweight division’s evolving landscape.
