“Sometimes it’s destiny,” Israel Adesanya sides with Sean O’Malley to upset Aljamain Sterling despite champion’s dominance

Israel Adesanya backs Sean O'Malley to walk out as the winner by beating Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.

“Sometimes it’s destiny,” Israel Adesanya sides with Sean O’Malley to upset Aljamain Sterling despite champion’s dominance

Israel Adesanya, Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley (Image Courtesy:Daily Mail)

Israel Adesanya believes Sean O’Malley is going to lift the bantamweight championship by beating Aljamain Sterling next. Sterling is set to protect his bantamweight championship against O’Malley, and the matchup will be the headliner at UFC 292. The PPV event takes place at TD Garden in Boston this Saturday. Ahead of the fight, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya gave his prediction for the fight on his YouTube channel. 

Israel Adesanya said, “They can both strike and they can both grapple. I like Sean’s flow, his work, the way he fights, the way he moves, his footwork, his taunts, his kicks, his selection, his combinations, the way he picks his shots, and the way he darts in and out. It’s pretty to watch. Same with Aljamain, the way he just sticks to people.”  on his YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/vMjVtbj1DPc

Adesanya explained what the game plan of both fighters could be and how the fight might turn out. “Aljamain’s grabbing a hold of him and beat him up, Sean keeping him away with good footwork, good positioning and pinpoint striking..I’m going to go Sean with this one. Sometimes you just feel like it’s time, it’s destiny,”

FS Video

Adesanya is a big fan of O’Malley and is confident that the challenger will dethrone the champion at UFC 292. Nevertheless, a classic showdown between a striker and a wrestler is something fans would love to see.

Related: “Can get it after Aljo mops the canvas,” Cody Garbrandt shows ‘no love’ to Sean O’Malley ahead of UFC 292 title fight; reignites beef with rival

Sean O’Malley vs Aljamain Sterling will be a clash of styles 

Sean O'Malley (Image Courtesy: MMA Junkie)
O’Malley (Image Courtesy: MMA Junkie)

Sean O’Malley is confident and prepared for his upcoming bout against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292. With his rigorous training regimen and determination, O’Malley aims to secure victory in this highly anticipated matchup. Fans and pundits alike are eager to witness the clash between these two skilled fighters, as both O’Malley and Sterling possess unique strengths and strategies that could shape the outcome of the fight. 

O’Malley’s striking prowess and agility in the octagon have garnered him a considerable following, while Sterling’s grappling and submission skills have proven formidable in previous contests. The clash of styles and the potential for unexpected turns make this matchup intriguing for fight enthusiasts. 

YouTube video

O’Malley has that knockout power, and it can be lethal for Sterling in the early rounds. However, if the fight lasts longer and most of it takes place on the ground, the ‘Funkmaster’ might just add another win to his record. Regardless of the final result, the O’Malley vs. Sterling matchup at UFC 292 promises to be a memorable and action-packed event that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.

Continue Reading: