This article examines how the UFC seemingly favors certain fighters, using Sean O'Malley's recent championship win as a prime example. It argues that the organization manipulated circumstances to ensure O'Malley's success, giving him unfair advantages over his opponents like Aljamain Sterling. The author points to O'Malley's shorter preparation time and Sterling's rushed turnaround as evidence of UFC bias.
Editor’s note: The views and opinions expressed below are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sherdog.com, its affiliates and sponsors or its parent company, Evolve Media.plays favorites. The company has particular combatants it prefers to have sitting upon the thrones of their respective divisions—fighters most likely to become attractions.
Given that it was clear the UFC didn’t want Dvalishvili to be champion in the first place, it’s only natural that it would like to get the belt off of him as quickly as possible; and while Nurmagomedov hasn’t proven to be a major draw, he is a Nurmagomedov. Given the success of younger brother, the Nurmagomedov name has eclipsed all other names in terms of modern relevancy. It used to be that a promotion could plug in a Gracie at the top of a card and people would tune in.
If anything, I would think it’s wise for the UFC to hold off on putting them on the same card. Two title fights are scheduled for UFC 312, as well. Nothing is booked atop UFC 313, and there isn’t an obvious candidate to headline it.is the champion who has gone the longest without a fight, but given that he had to pull out of UFC 310 with a severe toe infection, it’s fair to say he likely won’t be ready to be back in the cage by March 8.
I understand the primary argument for why the UFC wouldn’t wait until March. Nurmagomedov is a Muslim, and Ramadan—a time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown—is during the month of March this year. However, several practicing Muslims have fought during Ramadan, including Muhammad just two years ago against. In other words, the UFC isn’t above putting its business ahead of a fighter being in optimal shape.
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