There have been hints from Henry Cejudo regarding potential issues that bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley may have faced during his UFC 306 training camp. According to Cejudo, O’Malley has been struggling with his grappling sessions, particularly in getting off the bottom. This could be a significant concern as he prepares to defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili in the upcoming Noche UFC event.
Cejudo, who also trains in Arizona, shared on his “Pound 4 Pound” podcast with Kamaru Usman that he has heard from multiple training partners about O’Malley’s grappling struggles. He mentioned that living in the same city can lead to information spreading quickly, especially when it comes to training camp difficulties. The rumors and speculations about O’Malley’s performance in training sessions have raised concerns about his readiness for the fight against Dvalishvili.
In response to the comments made by Cejudo, O’Malley made a brief appearance on his podcast, taking a subtle dig at him. O’Malley remarked about being a busy man and made a comment about Cejudo’s performance against Aljo. This exchange between the two fighters adds an element of tension leading up to the upcoming fight between O’Malley and Dvalishvili.
Despite the rumors and tensions surrounding O’Malley’s training camp, Cejudo has expressed his intention to drop back down to flyweight. However, he also mentioned that he would be willing to stay at 135 pounds to fight O’Malley. This sets up the possibility of a future matchup between Cejudo and O’Malley, adding further intrigue to the bantamweight division in the UFC.
The reports of struggles and difficulties in Sean O’Malley’s training camp have brought a new level of anticipation to his upcoming title defense against Merab Dvalishvili. The comments and responses from Henry Cejudo and O’Malley have added a layer of drama to the fight, making it a must-watch event for UFC fans. It remains to be seen how these training camp rumors will impact O’Malley’s performance in the Octagon and whether he can overcome the challenges he may be facing.