Sean O'Malley Books Date For Return to Octagon
'Sugar' Faces Off Against Merab Dvalishvili on August 5
Main Event Spot at UFC 280
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (February 27, 2023) – Sean "Sugar" O'Malley has set his return date to the Octagon, and he will be taking on one of the toughest challenges of his career.
O'Malley will face Merab "The Machine" Dvalishvili in a bantamweight bout that will serve as the main event of UFC 280 on August 5. The event will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
O'Malley is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, and he has quickly become a fan favorite. He is known for his flashy striking and his knockout power. He has won 15 of his 17 professional fights, including his last three.
Dvalishvili is a rising star in the bantamweight division. He is a world-class wrestler and has won seven of his last eight fights. He is currently ranked No. 7 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
The matchup between O'Malley and Dvalishvili is sure to be an exciting one. O'Malley will have the advantage in striking, but Dvalishvili will have the advantage in wrestling. It will be interesting to see how these two fighters match up on August 5.
In addition to the main event, UFC 280 will also feature a number of other exciting fights. The card is expected to include a lightweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush, a welterweight bout between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards, and a women's flyweight bout between Valentina Shevchenko and Taila Santos.
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