Hasbulla reacts to Sean O’Malley’s sensational victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292
Hasbulla, dubbed ‘Mini Khabib’, has captured hearts with his Dagestani spirit and online charisma. With a contract from UFC reportedly surpassing offers to some fighters, Hasbulla’s popularity knows no bounds.
In a recent Twitter post, Hasbulla added another admirer to his list – the newly crowned bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley. After O’Malley’s impressive victory against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292, Hasbulla tweeted a photo of himself alongside the red-haired champion, captioning it with just two words, “Big champ 🥊.”
O’Malley’s triumph was a true underdog story, with Sterling being favored to dominate the fight on the ground. However, O’Malley defied expectations with his stellar striking, securing victory and earning himself the bantamweight title.
Hasbulla’s brief yet powerful message to O’Malley resonates within the MMA community, showcasing the unique camaraderie and admiration that transcends the octagon. As Hasbulla’s star continues to shine in the MMA world, his connection with fighters like O’Malley adds an endearing touch to the sport.
Destiny Manifested: Israel Adesanya Hails Sean O’Malley’s Victory in Bantamweight Showdown
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has shared his insights on the Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley bantamweight title fight in a YouTube video on his FREESTYLEBENDER channel. Adesanya praised O’Malley’s win as a fulfilment of destiny, sparking debate online.
In the UFC 292 main event, Sean O’Malley defied predictions by defeating reigning champion Aljamain Sterling. O’Malley’s striking prowess shone through as he executed a picture-perfect counter right hand that staggered Sterling in the second round. Ground-and-pound followed, leading to a referee stoppage and TKO.
Adesanya, known for his striking skills, hailed O’Malley’s triumph as destiny realized, recalling his own prediction of the knockout. However, Adesanya’s choice of words stirred controversy, as he referred to O’Malley’s victory in a certain manner.
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