Earning wins in the UFC is certainly no easy task, but what comes next is often even more important: the post-fight callout.
So after Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN+ 29 event in Jacksonville, who took advantage of their time on the mic? See below for this week’s Callout Collection – and just how realistic each one is.
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First up, let’s take a look at the preliminary card …
Brian Kelleher
Wants to fight: [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag]
The callout: “He thinks I’m nobody, he thinks if he beats me it means nothing. But look, I’m knocking guys out, undefeated guys. I’m fighting tough guys – whoever they put in front of me. He should do the same. If he’s not afraid, he’ll take the fight.”
The reality: If you’re [autotag]Brian Kelleher[/autotag] and you want to make an impact in the division, calling out Sean O’Malley certainly won’t hurt. But I suspect that the UFC may have O’Malley on a different path as they look to move him up the rankings for his next fight. O’Malley told MMA Junkie recently that he’s in no rush to get to the top of the sport, though he also said if he performs the way he thinks he will, he’ll be fast-tracked anyway. The matchup could deliver a fast-paced, exciting clash, but I suspect “The Suga Show” could find himself up against a ranked opponent for his next outing.
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Next up: A Brazilian lightweight targets a former champion