Alexander Volkanovski Offers Prediction For Sean O'Malley vs. Chito Vera 2 At UFC 299
Highlights
- O'Malley vs. Vera rematch at UFC 299 is highly anticipated with both fighters known for aggressive striking.
- Former champion Volkanovski predicts O'Malley will avenge his only loss, citing his striking skills.
- Volkanovski expects O'Malley to triumph due to his versatility and finishing abilities in the octagon.
As anticipation mounts for UFC 299, all eyes are on the highly-anticipated rematch between Sean O'Malley and Chito Vera, with former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski offering his insights and predictions for the showdown.
Headlining a star-studded fight card that includes marquee names like Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint Denis, the O'Malley vs. Vera rematch promises to deliver fireworks with both fighters being known for their aggressive striking.
O'Malley, the reigning champion, enters the bout seeking redemption against the only man to have handed him a loss in his professional career thus far. Vera's first-round TKO victory over O'Malley at UFC 252 in 2020 remains a pivotal moment in both fighters' careers, setting the stage for an epic rematch with high stakes on the line.
With Vera aiming to replicate his previous triumph and seize O'Malley's batamweight title, speculation runs rampant regarding the outcome of their anticipated rematch. Adding his voice to the discussion, former featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski shared his prediction for the pivotal 135-pound title bout on his YouTube channel.
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Volkanovski has weighed in on the highly-anticipated rematch between Sean O'Malley and Chito Vera, offering his prediction for the outcome of the 135-pound title bout on his YouTube channel.
Volkanovski expressed his lean towards O'Malley, citing the latter's striking prowess and creativity as key factors in his prediction. Despite Vera's previous victory over O'Malley, Volkanovski believes that replicating that feat will be challenging due to O'Malley's high-level striking and underrated skills in the octagon.
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UFC 298 dealt Alexander Volkanovski a massive dent in his career and while he can get a shot at revenge, there are adverse factors to consider.Acknowledging Vera's preference for a stand-up fight, Volkanovski emphasized O'Malley's versatility, noting that he poses a threat even on the ground with his submission skills. Anticipating an exciting stand-up battle, Volkanovski highlighted O'Malley's movement and finishing abilities as decisive factors that could tilt the odds in his favor.
“I think Sean's striking is high-level. I think that it's pretty underrated. I'm going to have to lean towards Sean O'Malley. I think his striking is going to be too much. I know that Chito is going to want to keep it standing. I think Chito has to keep it standing. Sean O'Malley is even dangerous on the ground. I think he's going to hard to take down," said Volkanovski. "I think Sean can give him problems even there. He can throw some nice submissions off his back and he's pretty creative there."
In his final assessment, Volkanovski predicted a finish in favor of O'Malley, underscoring the latter's determination to secure victory and his adeptness in seizing opportunities to end the fight.
