Sean O’Malley was hailed as the biggest star to emerge in the UFC over the past five years until last year. His striking, charismatic, and marketable qualities made him a fan favorite and a promotional centerpiece. However, things took a sharp turn after his fight at UFC 306. Questions about his hype, all-around fighting abilities, and whether he could truly hang with the division’s elite began to surface.

UFC 316 was billed as his shot at redemption, a chance to settle the score with Merab Dvalishvili and reclaim his status. But once again, it didn’t go as planned. ‘The Machine’ dominantly outclassed him, leaving fans and analysts alike wondering: What’s next for Sean O’Malley after back-to-back losses?

“ Change weight class, ” one said.

Meanwhile, one fan shared a Petr Yan gi

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