Sean O’Malley expects tough UFC Freedom 250 fight against Aiemann Zahabi: “He’s a dog”

Sean O’Malley got his wish of a spot on the UFC “Freedom 250” card, and he thinks Aiemann Zahabi is a worthy opponent.

O’Malley and Zahabi are scheduled to collide at the White House on June 14. Both bantamweights are coming off victories, and Zahabi is riding a seven-fight winning streak. He hasn’t suffered a loss since 2019.

In a new video posted on his YouTube channel, O’Malley discussed being a part of the UFC “Freedom 250” card. The “Sugar” show explained why he thinks Zahabi will be no easy task (via MMAJunkie).

“I like it, I’m happy,” O’Malley said. “I’m excited, 14 weeks, plenty of time. I’m pretty sure it’s on a Sunday, June 14. We’re fighting on Trump’s birthday. … This card, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’m going to go out there. Aiemann’s a great matchup. He’s on a seven-fight win streak. Dude’s a kickboxer.

“He’s a dog. I watched Jose Aldo, ‘Chito’ Vera, he’s a dog. He brings the fight, he’s tough as f*ck, he’s hard to put away. Seven-fight win streak. He’s not going to come out there and shoot, try to wrestle. We’re going to give the fans a fight to remember. This one’s going to be a good one.”

O’Malley recently fought in January. He shared the Octagon with Song Yadong in the co-main event of UFC 324. The event was UFC’s debut on Paramount+, and O’Malley scored the win via unanimous decision.

The win over Yadong was much needed for the “Sugar” show. He was coming off two straight losses to Merab Dvalishvili. It was O’Malley’s first win since March 2024.

Zahabi’s last win was a split decision over Marlon “Chito” Vera. In his current streak, Zahabi has beaten the likes of UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo and Pedro Munhoz.

Who is your early pick for the upcoming UFC “Freedom 250” bantamweight fight between Sean O’Malley and Aiemann Zahabi? Leave a comment below.