, author: Ermakova M.

The fight with the winner of the Sterling-Cejudo fight is official

A bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo will headline UFC 288 in Newark on May 6.

Regardless of the outcome of the title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo, number 1 bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili should not expect another title fight, according to runner-up Sean O'Malley.

“Maybe I will fight twice this year, depending on how the fights go. My next fight is going to be huge, that's guaranteed: the winner of the Sterling-Cejudo fight. I spoke with the UFC, it will take place, it's official. I will fight the winner and it will be great,” the American said in another video posted on his YouTube channel.

Sean O'Malley's statement indirectly confirms reports that the organization plans to pair Merab Dvalishvili with Russian Umar Nurmagomedov, who ranks 11th in the division.

A bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo will headline UFC 288 in Newark on May 6.

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