Aiemann Zahabi recently told streamer N3on that Sean O’Malley appears to have misled him regarding his wrestling experience. This discussion arose when N3on noticed the absence of cauliflower ears on O’Malley, a common trait among wrestlers. O’Malley had explained that he doesn’t wrestle and therefore hasn’t developed “wrestler’s ear,” stating, “I just strike baby. [When I get taken down during fights,] I lay there and get beaten up until the end of the round. I have good ears.”
However, Zahabi remains skeptical. He pointed to O’Malley’s successful takedown of Petr Yan during their 2022 fight as proof that “Suga” possesses wrestling skills. Zahabi stated to N3on, “There’s no way [O’Malley does not train his wrestling]. He took down Petr Yan… I think he’s joking with you.”
The upcoming bout between Zahabi and O’Malley at UFC Freedom 250 is significant, with the winner potentially facing the victor of a future Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili title rematch. Zahabi is preparing for O’Malley to utilize wrestling in their fight, though he personally desires a striking-focused contest. “I’m getting ready to defend the wrestling that he’s gonna bring… It’s not a card I need to use, and if I don’t have to, I won’t use it. I want to stand with him,” Zahabi commented.
English Translation:
Aiemann Zahabi recently told streamer N3on that Sean O’Malley appears to have misled him regarding his wrestling experience. This discussion arose when N3on noticed the absence of cauliflower ears on O’Malley, a common trait among wrestlers. O’Malley had explained that he doesn’t wrestle and therefore hasn’t developed “wrestler’s ear,” stating, “I just strike baby. [When I get taken down during fights,] I lay there and get beaten up until the end of the round. I have good ears.”
However, Zahabi remains skeptical. He pointed to O’Malley’s successful takedown of Petr Yan during their 2022 fight as proof that “Suga” possesses wrestling skills. Zahabi stated to N3on, “There’s no way [O’Malley does not train his wrestling]. He took down Petr Yan… I think he’s joking with you.”
The upcoming bout between Zahabi and O’Malley at UFC Freedom 250 is significant, with the winner potentially facing the victor of a future Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili title rematch. Zahabi is preparing for O’Malley to utilize wrestling in their fight, though he personally desires a striking-focused contest. “I’m getting ready to defend the wrestling that he’s gonna bring… It’s not a card I need to use, and if I don’t have to, I won’t use it. I want to stand with him,” Zahabi commented.
